Lichen outing, Muirshiel

Saturday 27th January 2024

Craig Postlethwaite is leading this outing to look at lichens around Muirshiel Country Park. It will start with lichens around the carpark and nearby stone walls before walking along to the visitor centre for tea etc. We will then head along the mine trail a short way to look for more lichens on rocks and on the ground before walking back to the carpark. The walk will take about four hours but people can leave whenever they want. Lichens will include several cladonia species and less pollution tolerant species than were found in Craig’s lichen walk in the Gleniffer Braes Park in February 2023.

Meet in the second car park on the left (Grid ref NS 31771 62977, as shown by the orange marker on the map) at 10am. Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather, wrap up warm and bring snacks and hot drinks.

Get in touch to let us know if you are coming or for further information.

This outing is weather dependent.

Muirshiel Country Park

10am-2pm