The ultra-basic serpentinite rock foundation makes this reserve a botanical hotspot. Species-rich grassland, heath and mire support many rare plants, including the nationally scarce spring sandwort. Juniper cloaks the rocks in some areas.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Scenic hill walk
- Rare plants
- Butterflies
- Geology
Best time to visit?
- May to Aug for plants
- May to Aug for butterflies
- All year round for scenery
- All year round for geology
Visit for:
- grasslands
- wildflowers
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
Other information
The hilltop route provides impressive views of Arran, Ailsa Craig and the Clyde coast.