The Leven / Loudoun Hill

The site lies within the Irvine Valley, 4km east of the town of Darvel.

Grid reference: NS 610 375  OS Sheet: 71          www.Streetmap.co.uk

Parking: Parking for several cars in site car park

Access: Formal surfaced access exists throughout the site.

Within walking distance: None within short walking distance

Description:

The Leven Community Woodland is a new mixed broadleaf woodland planted using a range of species native to the area.
The site was planted in 1998. The William Wallace sculpture was installed in 2005. The site has been used for battle re-enactments
and has a wealth of folklore, legend and mystery surrounding it.

East Ayrshire Woodlands have sown a wildflower meadow in April 2010, immediately by the public car park. It is envisaged
that the meadow will further enhance the spectacular views of the hill and the sculpture, as well as being highly beneficial to
biodiversity.

It is hoped that meadow management will be something that local schools, communities and volunteers can be involved in at points
throughout the year.

Selected Bird Species: The Leven / Loudoun Hill provides a varied habitat suitable for a range of species;

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
Chiffchaff (Sylvia borin)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Linnet (Carduelis cannabina)
Redpoll (Carduelis flammea)
Raven (Corvus corax)
Buzzard (Buteo buteo)