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LINN PARK - Orienteering History Course checked & repainted May 2008

Glasgow’s 2nd largest park was mapped in the mid
1980s and features annually in STAG’s programme of
events. 

The former Nature Trail has been converted
into an orienteering course with 14 controls and will
take about 60 minutes to complete.

Park History:
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Originally part of Hagtonhill which belonged
to the Maxwells of Pollok and sold in 1820.

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Acquired by the City in 1919.

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Cathcart Castle dates back to the times of 
Sir William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce.

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Quiet woodland habitat for a variety of wildlife. 
Britain’s smallest bat, the pipistrelle,
hibernates in the Old Mansion House.

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Over 200 species of fungi have been found
within the park.

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Play areas and Junior Nature Reserve.

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Equestrian Centre and adjoining golf course.

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Countryside Ranger Service based in park.

Location details: 

Simshill - Glasgow G44

Bounded by Lainshaw Dv., Drakemire Dv., 
Simshill Rd., Old Castle Rd.,Courthill Av., 
Greenock Av.,Netherlee Rd., 
Brunton St. & Clarkston Rd.

Grid Ref. NS 585 595

 

 

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