Local Nature Reserves in South Lanarkshire

Cadzow Glen is a local nature reserve in the centre of Hamilton. You can enjoy woodland walks, views of the Cadzow Burn, and open space for informal recreation. The site offers a mix of natural and landscaped areas, making it suitable for quiet visits, walking and exploring nature.

About the glen

Cadzow Glen runs through a steep-sided valley where the Cadzow Burn flows through the centre. The southern part of the site is mainly woodland, with native trees and plants covering the slopes. In some areas, sandstone rock forms small cliffs along the burn, adding to the character of the landscape.

Open spaces and recreation

In the north of the site, the landscape opens up into wider, more formal green space. Here you can enjoy walking, relaxing outdoors or spending time with family and friends. The mix of woodland and open areas means there is something for everyone.

Learn more about the reserve

You can find more detail about how the site is managed by reading the Local Nature Reserve management statement. Cadzow Glen is one of 16 local nature reserves we designated in 2022.

If you have questions or would like to get involved with your local nature reserve, email the Countryside and Greenspace team.

Notice of The Cadzow Glen 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 Cadzow Glen, 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