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Rawyards

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As part of ongoing management of the productive crop on site, we selectively thin out the trees to allow the best trees room to grow. Now that the crop has been established we are also removing the plastic guards. 

This work will continue over the winter months and will involve the use of chainsaws, clearing saws and hand saws. Please be aware of operational signage on site and keep dogs under close control whenever you see the signage. 

 

About

Community woodland with views over Airdrie

This is a new woodland at the heart of the local community. It's a great place for a picnic, wildlife watching or just relaxing and enjoying the views over Airdrie. Stroll, cycle or run the short network of paths to explore the network of paths.

Local primary school children helped to plant the colourful native trees, including rowan, birch and oak. They were also involved in developing the stunning Skytower sculpture with artist Rob Mulholland.



Facilities and access

Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking

Parking at Rawyards

There is a small car park off Airdriehill Street with room for just four cars. If the car park is full, there is on-street parking nearby.

Good to know

You’ll find plenty of places to eat, drink and shop, and public toilets, in the centre of Airdrie.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

Rawyards Wood lies to the north west of Airdrie, just off the A73.

Take the B8058 off the A73 at Rawyards roundabout onto Airdriehill Street. The small car park is about 100 yards (100 metres) along this road on the right hand side, just after the junction with Burnhead Road. There is only room for four cars in the parking area, but plenty of on-street parking nearby.

The car park is at grid reference NS 772 665.

Using SatNav?

ML6 7HX is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

There are regular trains from Glasgow and Bathgate to Airdrie. Find details at Traveline Scotland.

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0300 067 6600 (option 1)
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