Cunningham Watt Park

The park lies close to the centre of Stewarton in East Ayrshire.

Parking: Street parking around the site

Access: Formal access is available throughout the site.

Within short walking distance: Lainshaw woods

Description: Woodland park situated just to the North of the centre of Stewarton, with mixed mature trees and an
abundance of wildlife. Part of the Stewarton Access Strategy.

Schools show off their future ideas

Local school children of Stewarton were asked to produce a short presentation involving what they to see in the park
to elected members and departmental heads of East Ayrshire Council. Eight groups presented their work throughout
specific locations in the Cunningham Watt Park. The ideas brought forward were far ranging from tree houses, additional
tree, shrub and flower planting, the introduction of more public seating and the control of invasive species of Japanese
knotweed located near the Clerkland Burn. It is hoped that in the future that some of the ideas can be introduced in the
park along with programmed maintenance. David MacKenzie representing Stewarton Woodland Action Trust, also thanked
East Ayrshire Woodlands for their role in project managing the implementation of the upgrade of access infrastructure
in the park. He concluded his speech, by saying that the role of young people in Stewarton must now be to adopt the park
for future generations to enjoy.

   
Selected Bird Species: The site provides an excellent varied habitat suitable for a range of species;

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)
Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)