Mugdock Country Park Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "It’s also very easy to get to from Glasgow with only a train to Milngavie."
• "Very convenient by train to Milngavie if you don't mind a walk, and seemed like plenty of parking if you'd like to drive."
• "Fairly easy to get to and there is plenty of parking."
• "Just a short drive north of Glasgow so very accessible."
• "Plenty of parking, which is free, at the various car parks too."
• "Parking is well catered for with car parks dotted around the park!"
• "Great place for a walk though easy to get lost. Very handy for Milngavie and the City."

Cons:

• "The only downside is getting there is sometimes a pain, with super slim roads to cross, barely enough space for two or more cars."
• "Only main complaint is very difficult to get to through public transport."
• "A bit of a journey to get there along a single track road but worth it."
• "Would advise that you take the main route in and use the main car park. Otherwise, you have some rather poor roads and muddy car parks to contend with."
• "For people who don't know the area, all the gate entrances is confusing."
• "Signage for the various car parks is a bit unclear."
• "Parking can be a challenge at times."

Facilities

Pros:

• "Visitor Centre where you can eat a snack and shop and find a toilet."
• "Great country park - excellent facilities. Cafe, coffee shop, art gallery, gift shop as well as toilet facilities."
• "Kids play park and adventure area."
• "There are public toilets in the courtyard as well as some shops (food and souvenir)."
• "There's a play park for the kids and a cafe, shops and art gallery and public toilets."
• "Cafe and toilets are open here."
• "Had a nice cafe and well kept clean toilet facilities."

Cons:

• "Would be 5 stars if there was a good cafe there but unfortunately there are no good cafes unless you want a muffin and coffee buy if you want actual food your out of luck."
• "The cafe near the playground can be quite busy over the weekend so expect long queues to order."
• "However not impressed with the attitude of the visitor centre staff."
• "Restroom facilities could do with being refreshed."
• "Only thing I'd say is a let down - you need to listen for your order being shouted out!"
• "Tables not being cleaned properly just a quick wipe no movement of Condiments on tables and seats not wiped previously used cutlery lying on the carpet in 2 areas."
• "One star is for the hole in the wall takeaway. £9 for 2 cheeseburgers and to be honest I've had better from a burger van."

Nature and Scenery

Pros:

• "Beautiful green space that is a paradise for all."
• "Great for a walk along with interesting ruins."
• "Beautiful setting with hills in the background and a popular place."
• "Nature is beautiful."
• "An absolutely beautiful place. Very natural with walks, a lovely old derelict castle, a natural pond area with loads of water fowl."
• "Great place of natural beauty. A good playground for the kids."
• "Highly recommend Mugdock Country Park for anyone with a dog, children, or just a pair of legs! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous."

Cons:

• "Beware of the deep bogs along the sides of certain parts of the paths & boardwalks though."
• "We entered via the carpark near the reservoir so didn't get the best views as the path into the park runs alongside a new water pipeline so all the vegetation has been stripped away."
• "Can be hazardous if icy."
• "The footpath was very icy and not easy to walk."
• "Avoid walls during rain and winter and the pathway becomes boggy."
• "The walks can be muddy after a rain."
• "Not as good as some other parks I feel, usual spots for a trail with a few pieces of interest within the forest."

Family and Pet Friendliness

Pros:

• "Mugdock Country Park is a pleasant place to meet friends and/or walk dogs."
• "Lovely place to take the family!"
• "Would definitely recommend especially for a day out with families and friends."
• "Fantastic for dog walking and also excellent kids play area."
• "Great for families, dog walkers and folk who just want to have a nice long walk."
• "Lots to see and do for kids. Playpark, adventure trail, and castle ruins which are interesting to wander around."
• "A great place for a family day out. Plenty to see and do. Lot's of facilities, including free parking."

Cons:

• "Not wheelchair friendly round the park but wheelchair accessible around the main visitor centre with garden centre and cafes."
• "Some trails are ok for buggies for little kids, however some are more rocky."
• "Noticed a lot of dogs off lead which can lead to issues, especially with irresponsible owners."
• "Please keep your dogs on the lead if they can not be controlled."
• "Main disappointment was with some walkers who ignored social distancing entirely and the rest of us had to step aside as they took over the paths."
• "Just watch out for the bikes as some of the cyclists can be a bit reckless."
• "Very easy to get lost."