Drumpellier Park

Situated within North Lanarkshire, to the west of Coatbridge and east of Glasgow, the Park was formerly a private estate. The land was given over to the Burgh for use as a Public Park in 1919, and was designated as a Country Park in 1984 The main entrance to the Park is from Townhead Road, Coatbridge and the Visitor Centre is located here, providing the ideal starting point for a visit to the Park. There is a lecture room available for hire in the Visitor Centre. The Centre is open all year round, with the exception of 25-26 December and 1-2 January. There is a cafeteria for refreshments, and a reception area that contains a variety of information leaflets and displays on the many walks, the varied wildlife and the natural history of the Park. There is no doubt that we need to protect the natural environment. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to sustainability and operates a policy of active conservation. Many sites of importance to wildlife and biodiversity are being conserved, protected and enhanced. We value your comments on this and other related topics. Should you wish to learn more about our conservation work, please ask to speak to the Countryside Ranger Service based at the Park. Drumpellier Country Park covers an area of 500 acres and comprises of two natural lochs (one of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)), lowland heath, mixed woodlands and open grassland. The Monklands Canal lies towards the southern perimeter of the Park. The lochs and the canal attract a large number of water birds, both resident and over-wintering migrants, and the loch shores and woodland floor provides an abundance of wild flora. The woodlands are also rich in bird life, small wild animals and many types of fungi. A network of paths makes for easy access to all areas of the Park and many of these are suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Facilities -Visitor Centre - Cafeteria - Peace Garden - Road Train - Children's Play Areas - Picnic Sites - Nature Trails - Boat-Hire - Full Programme of Ranger Walks and Activities - Conservation Task Group - Angling (Coarse & Game) Seasonal (please check with reception). The Park lies beside the A752, two miles north of the A8/M8 Glasgow/Edinburgh trunk road and is easily found close to Junction 2A on the M73 Motorway, follow signs for Coatbridge. Ample car parking facilities are available within the Park The Park is close to the main Glasgow/Airdrie line at Blairhill Station. Regular bus services run along Townhead Road and Blair Road, stopping close to the Park entrances. For further details on transport available click on Public Transport. There are disabled access points available to the Visitor Centre within Drumpellier Country Park. Visitor Centre April, May & Sept 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, June, July and August 10.30 am to 7.30pm Oct- March 10.30 to 4.00pm All our facilities are managed by a set of rules and regulations