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Outing to: WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre Saturday 14th March 2026 |
Barnacle Geese © Ania Owsianka
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BOOKING: Please fill out the online booking form.
PRICE: The normal adult entry fee is £5.00. WWT members go free.
TIME: 10:00 – 16:00. These are the opening hours of the reserve.
LEADER: Donald Wilson
VENUE: Meet in the car park at WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4RS (Grid ref NY051656, Google maps link). What3Words: altitude.rotations.generals We will explore the reserve at a leisurely pace, making the most of all the hides and viewing towers. If time allows, we may also visit Mersehead.
TRAVELLING: It is about 2 hours’ drive from Glasgow, and we encourage car-sharing. Those without a car could be met at Carmyle railway station, which is very close to the M74. There is a direct train from Dalmuir via Partick and Glasgow Central (to Whifflet) which arrives at Carmyle at 08:17. If you are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, please indicate this on the booking form.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: A range of waders and wildfowl, including flocks of wintering Whooper Swans and Barnacle Geese, and raptors such as Peregrine, Hen Harrier and Merlin.
TERRAIN: Mostly tarmac and gravel paths. It may be rather muddy due to flooding.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be very useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Toilets and shelter are available in the visitor hub, but there is no café, so please bring a packed lunch and a warm drink.
NB: Should the outing be cancelled, we will contact you via the contact details you leave on the form. We will also note the cancellation on the SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky social media.
PRICE: The normal adult entry fee is £5.00. WWT members go free.
TIME: 10:00 – 16:00. These are the opening hours of the reserve.
LEADER: Donald Wilson
VENUE: Meet in the car park at WWT Caerlaverock, Eastpark Farm, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4RS (Grid ref NY051656, Google maps link). What3Words: altitude.rotations.generals We will explore the reserve at a leisurely pace, making the most of all the hides and viewing towers. If time allows, we may also visit Mersehead.
TRAVELLING: It is about 2 hours’ drive from Glasgow, and we encourage car-sharing. Those without a car could be met at Carmyle railway station, which is very close to the M74. There is a direct train from Dalmuir via Partick and Glasgow Central (to Whifflet) which arrives at Carmyle at 08:17. If you are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, please indicate this on the booking form.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: A range of waders and wildfowl, including flocks of wintering Whooper Swans and Barnacle Geese, and raptors such as Peregrine, Hen Harrier and Merlin.
TERRAIN: Mostly tarmac and gravel paths. It may be rather muddy due to flooding.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be very useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Toilets and shelter are available in the visitor hub, but there is no café, so please bring a packed lunch and a warm drink.
NB: Should the outing be cancelled, we will contact you via the contact details you leave on the form. We will also note the cancellation on the SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky social media.
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.