Wild At Mugdock
Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!
About Wild At Mugdock
|
19th October 2025 16th November 2025 23rd November 2025 plus 3 more date(s), see below for more info |
|
| 2pm - 4pm | |
|
Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Craigallian Road, Milngavie G62 8EL |
|
| £8 + BF | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
| Follow mugdockcountrypark on Instagram |
These sessions are for 8-12 years and for children only.
Sunday, October 5 - Discovering Nature
Come along with our ranger to explore Mugdock’s wild places and discover some of the amazing wild creatures that call Mugdock their home. We'll look for minibeasts, small mammals and signs of our larger residents such as deer.
Sunday, October 12 - Bushcraft for Beginners
What would you do if left in the wilds on your own. Come and learn the skills needed to survive in a wild situation if you were the only one there. This event is suitable for children aged 8-12 years and no adults are required.
Sunday, October 19 - All About Fire
Fires need a lot of attention. Let's gather wood, build a fire, light it, and most importantly, keep it lit. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s find out. All instruction will be given by the Ranger, who will guide you throughout the process.
Sunday 16th November - Pictures In Charcoal
Charcoal has been used for many years for writing and drawing. Come along and learn how to make your own charcoal pencil and draw a picture with it afterwards.
Sunday 23rd November - The Mushroom Whittling Experience
Under instruction for the ranger, whittle mushrooms from wood. Get creative and see what amazing fungi you can come up with.
Sunday 30th November - All About Fire
Fires need a lot of attention. Let's gather wood, build a fire, light it, and most importantly, keep it lit. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s find out. All instruction will be given by the ranger, who will guide you through the process.
Sunday 7th December - Whittling for Christmas
Using both wood gathered along the way and craft materials, create Christmas themed decorations for you to take home and decorate your house with.
Sunday 14th December - Winter Walking Stories
Go off piste with the ranger to Mugdock's very wild places including streams, bogs and woodlands, whilst listening to nature themed stories along the way.
Additional Dates: 16 November 2025, 23 November 2025, 30 November 2025, 07 December 2025, 14 December 2025
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Glasgow, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Mugdock Country Park
Mugdock Market
Come along to Mugdock Market on the last Friday of the month for a fantastic choice of top quality food, produce, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!
READ MORE
Navigation Skills: Map Reading For Beginners
Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for a one day course in Mugdock Country Park for women who want to grow their confidence using maps and compass for navigating in the countryside, on paths and tracks.
READ MORE
Forest Families
Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!
READ MORE
Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers
Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan at Mugdock exploring the natural world through a series of fun led activities!
READ MORE
Autumn Junior Ranger Camp: Woodlands, Wildlife & Wilderness
Join Ranger Alan and build hidden shelters, dam flowing streams and set wildlife traps as we explore the woodlands, grasslands, ponds and streams of Mugdock on this 3-day adventure!
READ MORE
Stargazing At Mugdock
Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!
READ MORE
Wild At Mugdock (Adults) - Fungal Foray
Discover Mugdock's wealth of fungi on this Ranger led identification workshop for adults on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREWild at Mugdock (Adults): The Amazing History of Mugdock
Discover the wealth of history connected to Mugdock Country Park on this ranger led guided walk for adults on Sunday 2nd November!
READ MORE
Plain Bob - Family Puppet Show by Noisy Oyster
Join Noisy Oyster at Mugdock Country Park for an interactive audience adventure under Plain Bob's umbrella world!
READ MORE
Santa At Mugdock
Ahead of the Big Day, Santa is doing a meet and greet at Mugdock Country Park with his head elf, Bernard on Friday 28th November!
READ MORE
Merry Mugdock
It's Mugdock's most magical night of the year! Come and join Santa at their Christmas Market evening on Friday 28th November complete with seasonal stalls and toasted treats!
READ MORE
Mugdock Family Reindeer Run
Hooves on the marks, antlers set and red noses go, go, go! Come and take part in Mugdock Country Park's annual Family Reindeer Run on Sunday 7th December!
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
READ MORE
The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
READ MORE
Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
READ MORE
Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
READ MORE
TrySkating: Indoor Skating
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
READ MORE
Springburn Junior Parkrun
Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!
READ MORE
Elder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
READ MORE
Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Mount Vernon Community Hall!
READ MORE
Victoria Junior Parkrun
Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
READ MOREFind other events in Glasgow
Sponsored Links