So many things to discover...

Mixed woodlands, panoramic views, a medieval church, remnants of the historical Sempil estate, a pleasant loch shore walk — and proximity to the popular Castle Semple Visitor Centre. Througout the wood you will observe many seasonal changes. Spring brings Bluebell carpets, warmer weather a profusion of cheering summer flowers, the tints of autumn foliage, and the crispness of winter. Animals, birds, butterflies, moths and other insects occupy the numerous habitats provided by the wood. There are interesting things to discover all year round.

Be sure to visit our interactive map of Parkhill Wood and discover where and when to see some interesting features, plants and creatures.

The wood is rich in architectural and natural heritage - nowadays it is actively managed by the

Clyde Muirshiel Park Authority.
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The entrance to Parkhill Wood is an approx 15 minute walk (1km) east from the main Castle Semple Centre.
The entrance to the wood may be approached via the signed cycle route (shown as the green route below) or via the pleasant lochshore walk (red route).
 
The cycle route is smooth level asphalt, the lochshore walk has an unsealed surface but is smooth.
 
NOTE: There is a short steep gradient at the wood end of the lochshore path that may be unsuitable for some people. Benches are provided on both routes.

From Castle Semple Visitor Centre:

 Time: 15m    Distance: ~1km


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Mouse over thumbnails for alternate views of the wood. (These images and more may be viewed as part of the Around Parkhill Slideshow)
Further
Information		 Find us on
Google 
maps 		view our
Discovering Parkhill Wood
Flash presentation
(pending) 		pick up our
Parkhill Wood
leaflet
(available at the Castle Semple Centre)		 or print a copy of our
 features map
(an interactive version of which is shown below)

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Interactive Map    display interactive map

Click the Zoom control above to open a large format interactive map of the wood.
 
Each hotspot represents a historical feature or a location where specific species may be observed.
 
Move the mouse over the highlighted areas to discover interesting information.
 
Click a link to reveal further details.
 

 

Signposted Walks & Cycle Routes    display route details

Parkhill Wood is the old policy woodland of the Semple estate. It become part of the Country Park in 1973 and now incorporates several signposted paths. Below is a map showing the colour coded routes corresponding to directional markerposts within the wood.
 
Click on the Zoom control above to view specific route details.

 
This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey Material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
© Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution and civil proceedings.
Renfreshire Council. O.S. Licence Number 10023417, 2009

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