Local Nature Reserves in South Lanarkshire

Mossneuk is a local nature reserve near East Kilbride where you can explore woodland, wetlands and open grassland. You can access the site from Newlandsmuir Road to the south or Mossneuk Road to the north. It is a great place to enjoy nature, walk, and spot wildlife including butterflies, bees and wetland plants.

What you can see

The reserve has a mix of habitats that support different plants and animals.

In the north, you will find a variety of woodland types, including broadleaved and mixed woodland. This area was once a small raised bog and still supports bog plants in more open areas, particularly among the birch trees.

In the south, the landscape opens up into marshy grassland, with soft rush and patches of drier grassland on higher ground. These open areas attract insects, especially butterflies and bees.

Burns and drainage channels run through the site, creating valuable wet habitats for wildlife.

Visiting and access

You can visit Mossneuk throughout the year. Entry points are:

• Newlandsmuir Road (south)
• Mossneuk Road (north)

Please take care on uneven and wet ground in some areas

Find out more or get involved

Mossneuk is one of several local nature reserves designated in 2022. You can read more about how the site is managed in the Local Nature Reserve management statement.

If you would like to get involved or ask a question, contact our Countryside and Greenspace team.

Notice of Mossneuk Local Nature Reserve - No. 1 Declaration 2022

Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of Sections 19 and 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, on 27 January 2022, South Lanarkshire Council declared that it intends to manage land situated at Mossneuk, East Kilbride in the South Lanarkshire Council area and shown delineated within black boundaries on the Plan attached to said Declaration, as a Local Nature Reserve. In declaring this site as a Local Nature Reserve, the council aims to recognise and protect the area for its biodiversity, cultural history, educational and recreational value. The site is of local value due to its wildlife, natural environment and use by the community; through designation as a Local Nature Reserve, the council will maintain open access to this site for recreation and continue to work with the local community to make improvements for both nature and people.

Publication/inspection of documents

The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 requires South Lanarkshire Council to publish Notice of such Declarations in such manner as appears to them best suited for informing persons concerned. In terms of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 Schedule 6 Part 3 Paragraph 9, South Lanarkshire Council are of the view that giving notice of where copies of the documentation may be inspected, or making them available for inspection in a particular manner, may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus, or is likely to be ineffective or inappropriate due to action taken in order to control the incidence or transmission of coronavirus and is therefore publishing this Notice and the Plan referred to here on our website. 

Enquiries

Any enquiries regarding this Notice or the Declaration should be sent by email or by post to the Countryside and Greenspace Service.

Date of Notice: 8 March 2022