Glasgow Countryside Rangers

The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!

About Glasgow Countryside Rangers

The Glasgow Countryside Rangers team operate citywide, covering over 90 parks, 10 Local Nature Reserves and 8 Greenflag parks in Glasgow.

In addition to running this diary of countryside events, we deliver the Curriculum for Excellence through outdoor learning to schools, including teacher CPD and forest schools. We also carry out surveys and conservation work with volunteers to take positive action against biodiversity loss. Countryside Rangers are available to lead your class, group or club.

For more information or to book please contact us on the numbers or at the bases below. Or email countryside.rangers@glasgow.gov.uk

Tollcross Park, Tollcross Courtyard,
254B Wellshot Road, Glasgow. G32 7YH.
Phone: 0141 276 0931

Upcoming Events at Glasgow Countryside Rangers

Balista Workshop

2nd November 2019

Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Pollok Country Park and learn the art of slingshot (Ballista) making!

Introduction to Waterbirds

1st December 2019

Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for a guided session of waterbird identification at Hogganfield Local Nature Reserve on Sunday 1st December!

New Year Walk: Kelvin Loop

12th January 2020

Still feeling stuffed after Christmas? Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers on Sunday 12th January for a fresh walk along Glasgow's second biggest river!

The Magnificent Eleven

19th January 2020

Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for a healthy winter walk through three local nature reserves, two parks, two farms and more on Sunday 19th January!

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