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Friends of the Glen

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Delivered by: Viewpark Conservation Group
Last updated: 16/09/2025

Every Wednesday 10am-2pm, meet the Rangers to get stuck in to practical management of areas in the Glen.

Help with tasks such as:

  • woodland management
  • path maintenance
  • invasive species control
  • and more!

This involves manual activities, so a good level of fitness is required, although the Rangers are happy to chat with volunteers about their needs and adapt roles to suit them. Tools and PPE are provided, as well as hot drinks and snacks. There is free parking nearby, available at both farm and at entrance to estate.

Feel free to contact us via the information provided if you require any more information or to sign up.

So come along to meet new people, learn some new skills and do some good in the outdoors!


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Viewpark Conservation Group, Mid Shawhead Farm, Coatbridge, ML5 5AB

Free parking available at the farm or at the entrance to the estate.
Take the 240 Lanarkshire Connect bus to Laburnum road in Viewpark. Follow the pathway into the estate, walk takes approx 20 mins to reach Conservation Cabin, or 201 Lanarkshire Connect to Minela Gardens in Bellshill, walk to estate over bypass takes approx 30 mins.
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