Chatelherault Country Park

The Park has 500 acres of countryside and woodland and over ten miles of routed pathways. It features an adventure play ground, picnic facilities and is home to a listed 18th century hunting lodge.

Our visitor centre, cafe and gift shop are open to visitors daily and the park offers some of the most breathtaking views across the central belt, Campsie Hills and Ben Lomond.

Chatelherault Country Park has it all and entry is FREE!

With a visitor centre, cafe, gift shop, informative and educational displays, over ten miles of routed pathways, an adventure playground, and picnic and BBQ facilities, there’s plenty to keep you and your family occupied at Chatelherault Country Park.

The Oaks Cafe

The stylish newly refurbished Oaks Café has an internal seating capacity area of 110 with a further 40 seats within the external courtyard area. The healthy snacks and tasty treats on the menu suit all culinary requirements.

Visitor Centre and Gift Shop

Find out more about the history and heritage of Chatelherault and the Hamilton area through our educational and informative displays. The Gift Shop, located within the Visitor Centre, has a well stocked range of goods ranging from contemporary designer jewellery and unique gifts to locally produced sweets and pocket money toys.

Adventure play area

This totally integrated playground has equipment to suit toddlers to teenagers. The play area is designed to challenge and stimulate both the physical and mental abilities of all children, providing hours of entertainment.

Picnic and BBQ areas

Adjacent to the play facilities, the park has a contained picnic site with free to use ‘first come first use’ on site barbeques.

Nature trails

Feel close to nature within 10 miles of stunning woodland and gorge paths which follow the course of the river Avon from Hamilton to Larkhall.

How to find us

Chatelherault Country Park
Ferniegair
Hamilton
ML3 7UE

The entrance to the country park is within the village of Ferniegair, 2.5 km south east of Hamilton on the A72 Hamilton, Larkhall / Lanark, Clyde Valley tourist route and is a short drive from the M74 (junction 7).

The park is also accessible by train with a daily half hour service (hourly on Sundays) stopping at the Chatelherault station on the Hamilton – Larkhall line.

Local bus services include Whitelaw Buses number 250, 253, 254 and 255 which stop at the entrance to the Park.

Disabled access

Disabled parking and toilet facilities are available within the park, and are well signposted on information boards throughout the park. Assistance dogs are welcome.

The visitor centre, gift shop, cafe and exhibition areas are all fully accessible. The Banqueting Room and Duchess Room are accessible; however, the Duke’s Room is only accessible by stairs.

Some of the trails have steps and/or steep inclines and may not be suitable for wheelchairs, prams or those with mobility difficulties. Please see our trails leaflet for more information or contact us.