Important notice
Please note we are advising members of the public not to visit Forest Wood due to severe damage caused by Storm Éowyn.
Forest Wood is on the southern edge of Cumbernauld. It consists mainly of plantation woodland, with small areas of lowland peat bog, heath and grassland. A number of flowering plants and fungi thrive, with damselflies and palmate newts dwelling in the pond. Cuckoos can be heard during springtime.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Sheltered and peaceful woodland
- Footpath to Palacerigg Country Park
- Diverse range of habitats
Best time to visit?
- Spring for cuckoos
- Autumn for fungi
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- woodlands
- pond
Other information
The paths through the reserve can sometimes be muddy.
Forest Wood is within the Cumbernauld Living Landscape partnership project.