Important notice
Please note that the hide boardwalk is temporarily closed for repair.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Cathkin Marsh is a beautiful area of fen and marshy grassland. It is home to many birds, including snipe, water rail and reed bunting which can be viewed from the hide. Butterflies and dragonflies can be seen and there are attractive displays of wildflowers during the summer.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Fantastic views of birds from the hide
- Explosions of colour from wildflowers
- Colourful butterflies and dragonflies
Best time to visit?
- Apr to Sep for dragonflies
- Apr to Sep for butterflies
- May to Aug for wildflowers
- Oct to Feb for wintering snipe
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- grasslands
- wildflowers
- scenery
- butterflies
