Local Nature Reserves in South Lanarkshire

Udston and Glenlee Woods is a local nature reserve near Hillhouse and Udston, around two miles from Hamilton town centre. It offers a peaceful place to walk, enjoy wildlife and explore woodland close to home. The site is split by a road, with Glenlee Woods to the north and Udston Woods to the south.

About the woods

Both woodlands were once part of historic estates. You can still see this in the mature trees that were planted many years ago. Today, the woods have a mix of tree species and ages, along with a rich variety of plants on the ground.

These woods are an important green space in a built-up area. They also connect with nearby woodland and riverside habitats, creating a natural corridor for wildlife to move through the landscape.

Why it matters

The reserve supports local biodiversity and gives residents easy access to nature. It’s a great place for walking, quiet recreation and experiencing wildlife throughout the seasons.

Get involved or find out more

If you would like to learn more about how the site is managed, you can read the Local Nature Reserve management statement.

If you have questions or would like to get involved, email the Countryside and Greenspace team.

Notice of Udston and Glenlee Woods 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 Udston and Glenlee Woods, Hamilton 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 Countryside and Greenspace Service.

Date of Notice: 8 March 2022