Strathclyde Country Park
Strathclyde Country Park
Strathclyde Country Park
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Sheila M
3 contributions
Mar 2020
I hadn't visited Strathclyde Park for many years but thought I would do a check as I have overseas visitors coming soon and it would have been nice to show them this "showpiece". But I was so disappointed at what I saw. I was disgusted with the amount of litter, broken glass and other debris lying around. The bins that I saw were overflowing. There were the usual dog poo bags hanging from bushes. The worst areas are on the theme park side of the loch. I would be loathe to take visitors here and would never recommend it as a day out in it's present condition. Shame on North Lanarkshire Council for not looking after this park. During the Commonwealth Games it was pristine.
Written March 4, 2020
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Steve H
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
I live close by and would like to use this park more, however, the amount of ‘bird mess’ on the pathways and grass areas is shocking. I’ve never once observed the pathways being cleaned. Surely this is a danger to health, particularly for young kids. I’ve been many times during the summer and the grassed area near the water is near unsuitable for sitting for the same reason.
That’s just one issue, the next is the obsession the council seems to have about adding speed bumps. I understand the purpose but to get to the beach park, I need to go over 29 speed bumps. Making it a truly unpleasant trip.
Once we get to the beach park, if there has been any rain for the past week, the swings etc are surrounded in mud, as no stone or wood chips have been put around them.
If the council spend half the money it cost for speed bumps, barriers, gates etc. on cleaning the pathways and making the play parks usable, things would be a lot better
Poor show North Lanarkshire Council!
That’s just one issue, the next is the obsession the council seems to have about adding speed bumps. I understand the purpose but to get to the beach park, I need to go over 29 speed bumps. Making it a truly unpleasant trip.
Once we get to the beach park, if there has been any rain for the past week, the swings etc are surrounded in mud, as no stone or wood chips have been put around them.
If the council spend half the money it cost for speed bumps, barriers, gates etc. on cleaning the pathways and making the play parks usable, things would be a lot better
Poor show North Lanarkshire Council!
Written April 14, 2024
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Mark L
9 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
we are in the scottish governments beyond level zero, yet the sports centre and therefore the cafe is shut. No wonder companies are losing money. pop up the road and pubs and cafes are open, pop to the garden centre and its open, yet strathclyde park sports centre is closed.
Written August 17, 2021
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Kdav1es
Motherwell, UK325 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We had a great afternoon down at the water sports. Kids did the bumper boats and we also did the speedboat- £11.75 for 2 adults n 2 kids. Was really reasonably priced and all the staff were lovely. It was a very hot day so this was a perfect activity to do. Always cooler down by the water. Great to see the place busy. There’s a lovely wee cafe but only takes cash. There’s also an ice cream van that did take card. Would do this again.
Written August 14, 2022
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Mags B
East Kilbride, UK798 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
I come here frequently to walk round the loch with my friend. I just love the calm, relaxing water and in the summer I come with a kayaking club to enjoy getting out to paddle on it. Plenty to do and see with M&D's theme park, amusements and soft play and its restaurants and cafes inlcuding the new Monterey Jacks with its impressive cowboy interior. The road is no longer open to drive through the entire park so you can't go from Hamilton to Motherwell anymore or get to the Watersports Centre from the Hamilton end which is annoying. Well worth a visit though
Written March 30, 2023
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Florentina
Larkhall, UK1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Friends
Went for a walk around the lake this morning, beautiful weather and views. Was utterly shocked to see that all the public toilets have been demolished and not even one replaced. The smell of urine in some areas of the park was disgusting, won’t be visiting this park very soon. I think the council should take into consideration that a public recreation area this size should be fitted with at least one public facility.
Written September 27, 2024
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Paul M
20 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Went for an explore as we had never been before. Found a route up the Calder water which is covered in native woodland. Walk would have been nice however this is by far the worst park for litter we've ever been to. Its everywhere and clearly been there for sometime. I am astonished they hosted the commonwealth games, its an absolute embarrassment to the city and Scotland.
Written March 25, 2021
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Senga M
Glasgow, UK123 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Chose this park for a charity virtual Kiltwalk as it's relatively flat.
The weather was glorious, dry and sunny.
I began at around 8.30am and it seemed beautiful on the surface.....
I began near the A723 entrance and it was when I was nearing the South Calder Water that I spotted the swan nesting in an inlet full of debris and lots of rubbish strewn around when I realised that this amount of rubbish hadn't just appeared overnight.
I realise that due to Covid/financial restrictions that services, park services in this particular instance are probably stretched but don't park rangers exist any more???
I also noticed that work was taking place on that morning in the park of placing new soil at the edges of obviously newly laid paths, couldn't this work have taken place before the restrictions were easing off and therefore before the park would have been known to have been less busy???
Needs more park rangers and better timings of necessary work to be carried out.
The weather was glorious, dry and sunny.
I began at around 8.30am and it seemed beautiful on the surface.....
I began near the A723 entrance and it was when I was nearing the South Calder Water that I spotted the swan nesting in an inlet full of debris and lots of rubbish strewn around when I realised that this amount of rubbish hadn't just appeared overnight.
I realise that due to Covid/financial restrictions that services, park services in this particular instance are probably stretched but don't park rangers exist any more???
I also noticed that work was taking place on that morning in the park of placing new soil at the edges of obviously newly laid paths, couldn't this work have taken place before the restrictions were easing off and therefore before the park would have been known to have been less busy???
Needs more park rangers and better timings of necessary work to be carried out.
Written April 26, 2021
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ch00chter
Buchlyvie, UK469 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Popped in for a saunter as the weather was reasonable. Car park was busy and it was good to see loads of people out enjoying themselves. We got a fair way away from the car and the heavens opened and we beat a retreat back to our car although it didn't dampen our enjoyment
Written June 23, 2021
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sf63
Lancashire, England32 contributions
Nov 2020
Stopped here for a break during our journey as it's located right by the motorway, what a mistake! Half of the park seemed to be closed off, there were no amenities open and the rest of the park was a muddy mess. We looked for a picnic area and found 3 picnic tables which had all been vandalised and were such a mess that they couldn't be used.
What a dreadful place there is really nothing at all to recommend it.....sorry!
What a dreadful place there is really nothing at all to recommend it.....sorry!
Written November 8, 2020
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Make questions to match my answers about Strathclyde Park.
1. How often do you you go I go there about once a week. there?
2. I go there with my daughter, Victoria.
3.
We walk round the park and chat.
4. We go there in the evening.
Written December 8, 2023
Make questions to match my answers about Strathclyde Park.
1. How often do you you go I go there about once a week. there?
2. I go there with my daughter, Victoria.
3.
We walk round the park and chat.
4. We go there in the evening.
Written December 8, 2023
To walk around the park and lake no. There is a nice cafe on the waters edge inside the rowing club.
Written August 1, 2019
I am heading up for work and have my own paddle board, can I just use it on the Loch. It looks really open so was just going to pump up the board and head out, he website doesnt really specify...
Written June 27, 2019
Sorry I am not into water sports so I can’t advise but if you phone them I am sure you will get an answer
Written June 27, 2019
ffleming2018
Carnoustie, United Kingdom
Is there anywhere nearby to hire bicycles.
Written May 23, 2018
I am unsure but what I did kast year in my holiday was contacted charity shops and got one and another on gumtree and gave into charity shop again at end of holiday hope this helps.
Written May 24, 2018
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