Outing to:
Ring Ouzel © Ania Owsianka
Culter Glen, South Lanarkshire
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Leader: Scott Black
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Leader: Scott Black
BOOKING: Please use this online form to book your place.
PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:00 - 15:00 (approx)
MEETING POINT:
A small parking area between Culter Allers Farm and Birthwood Farm.
Postcode of Birthwood Farm for Sat Nav ML12 6QB. Parking grid reference - NT0309431209. What3Words: smirking.dips.unsightly
GETTING THERE BY CAR: By car it is about an hour’s drive from central Glasgow, along the M74 to Junction 13.
Parking grid reference - NT0309431209
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport, so we will need lifts for those without a car. When booking, please state whether you would like to be a driver or a passenger.
BOOKING INFO: There is no requirement to book, but it would be helpful to know if you are intending to come. Please contact Ania Owsianka.
TERRAIN: Culter Glen is an upland area that is surprisingly rich in birdlife. We will walk slowly along the very quiet single-track road which follows the Culter Water for 2.4 miles to Coulter Dam (NT0381027490). There is a gentle incline of only 100 metres from the parking place to the dam head.
Here we can sit down to have our packed lunch and scan the reservoir for Osprey and the adjacent hillside for raptors. We return by the same route.
BIRD SPECIES WE HOPE TO SEE: Culter Glen is the best place in Clyde to see the scarce Ring Ouzel. It is also good habitat for Common Sandpiper, Whinchat, Stonechat, Wheatear, Dipper, Spotted Flycatcher, Cuckoo, Osprey and other raptors.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential; it's quite a long way to carry a scope.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the conditions. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. Check this page, SOC website and Clyde Birding on BlueSky in advance.
OUTING LEADER: The walk will be led by Scott Black, who knows the area well.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please bring a packed lunch.
No toilet facilities close by, the nearest being in the Welcome Break Abington service station at junction 13 on the M74.
PRICE: Free
TIME: 10:00 - 15:00 (approx)
MEETING POINT:
A small parking area between Culter Allers Farm and Birthwood Farm.
Postcode of Birthwood Farm for Sat Nav ML12 6QB. Parking grid reference - NT0309431209. What3Words: smirking.dips.unsightly
GETTING THERE BY CAR: By car it is about an hour’s drive from central Glasgow, along the M74 to Junction 13.
Parking grid reference - NT0309431209
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport, so we will need lifts for those without a car. When booking, please state whether you would like to be a driver or a passenger.
BOOKING INFO: There is no requirement to book, but it would be helpful to know if you are intending to come. Please contact Ania Owsianka.
TERRAIN: Culter Glen is an upland area that is surprisingly rich in birdlife. We will walk slowly along the very quiet single-track road which follows the Culter Water for 2.4 miles to Coulter Dam (NT0381027490). There is a gentle incline of only 100 metres from the parking place to the dam head.
Here we can sit down to have our packed lunch and scan the reservoir for Osprey and the adjacent hillside for raptors. We return by the same route.
BIRD SPECIES WE HOPE TO SEE: Culter Glen is the best place in Clyde to see the scarce Ring Ouzel. It is also good habitat for Common Sandpiper, Whinchat, Stonechat, Wheatear, Dipper, Spotted Flycatcher, Cuckoo, Osprey and other raptors.
OPTICS: Binoculars essential; it's quite a long way to carry a scope.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the conditions. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
NB: May be postponed due to poor weather. Check this page, SOC website and Clyde Birding on BlueSky in advance.
OUTING LEADER: The walk will be led by Scott Black, who knows the area well.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please bring a packed lunch.
No toilet facilities close by, the nearest being in the Welcome Break Abington service station at junction 13 on the M74.
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.