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Woodroad Park (Templand Wood)

The site lies close to the centre of Cumnock, alongside the Lugar Water.

Parking: Parking available in Woodroad Park or short walk from Cumnock centre.

Access: Formal surfaced access exists throughout the site. There are, however, some steep gradients and steps in places due to the natural topography of the site, which are therefore not wheelchair friendly.

Within walking distance: Broombraes

Description:

Woodroad Park Community Woodland comprises the semi-natural areas of Woodroad Park. The amenity grassland known as 'the holm', former site of the open air swimming pool and areas of play facilities are not managed by East Ayrshire Woodlands.

Most of the woodland on the north bank of the Lugar Water is mature, closed canopy oak wood, though beech, rowan, sycamore, birch, ash & elm are frequent canopy trees. Hawthorn, dog-rose and hazel are the commonest shrubs, with natural regeneration present and well established in some areas.

Work is due to start shortly on The Templand Wood walk to increase its use as an educational resource.

Bird Species: Templand Wood & Woodroad Park provide excellent mature habitat for a range of species. This habitat is enhanced by the Lugar Water, which flows alongside the site.

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major)
Jay (Garrulus glandarius)