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Outing to: Ardmore Point Saturday 9th August 2025 |
Grey Plovers and Redshanks, Ardmore © David Palmar
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PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:30– 14:30, but you are free to leave earlier.
LEADER: Sandy McNeil.
VENUE: Meet in the car park at the South Bay. Grid Ref NS 324786. Google Maps Link. What3Words ///dispenser.rentals.evolving
Please note the closure of the Erskine Bridge to traffic going south to north this weekend.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The main interest will be waders and seabirds including grebes, divers, wildfowl and gulls.
TRAVELLING: Public transport: Train to Cardross, bus to the end of Ardmore Road and then a 10-minute walk to the car park. By car it takes about 45 minutes from central Glasgow. Parking is free.
BOOKING INFO: There is no requirement to book.
TERRAIN: The path round the peninsula has been improved and walking will generally be easy, although there are short sections which may be muddy.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be useful for waterfowl and seawatching.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: You may want to bring a drink and a snack. Toilets and refreshments are available at Ardardan Garden Centre which is open 10am – 4pm (tearoom), – 5pm (farm shop): https://ardardan.co.uk.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky in advance.
TIME: 10:30– 14:30, but you are free to leave earlier.
LEADER: Sandy McNeil.
VENUE: Meet in the car park at the South Bay. Grid Ref NS 324786. Google Maps Link. What3Words ///dispenser.rentals.evolving
Please note the closure of the Erskine Bridge to traffic going south to north this weekend.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The main interest will be waders and seabirds including grebes, divers, wildfowl and gulls.
TRAVELLING: Public transport: Train to Cardross, bus to the end of Ardmore Road and then a 10-minute walk to the car park. By car it takes about 45 minutes from central Glasgow. Parking is free.
BOOKING INFO: There is no requirement to book.
TERRAIN: The path round the peninsula has been improved and walking will generally be easy, although there are short sections which may be muddy.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be useful for waterfowl and seawatching.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: You may want to bring a drink and a snack. Toilets and refreshments are available at Ardardan Garden Centre which is open 10am – 4pm (tearoom), – 5pm (farm shop): https://ardardan.co.uk.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky in advance.
Please note:
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.