Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
Possil Marsh Nature Reserve
In or near Glasgow.
Possil Marsh Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gilshochill · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Possil Marsh Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Gilshochill, which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G22 7PP. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Possil Marsh Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9015°, -4.2645°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Possil Marsh Nature Reserve features a shallow freshwater loch surrounded by marsh, swamp, and fen, supporting a variety of locally rare plants. It serves as an important stopover for migrating warblers and waterfowl, making it a prime location for birdwatching and enjoying diverse wildlife.
From the Wikipedia article
Possil Marsh is a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, of both flora and fauna, within the city of Glasgow, Scotland. The reserve was once part of an extensive system of lochs and marshes which extended throughout much of lowland West Central Scotland. However, centuries of drainage and reclamation have resulted in the elimination of much of this system. Due to its geographic position, the marsh is particularly vulnerable from industrial and residential development. The reserve contains a monument for the High Possil meteorite, which fell there in 1804.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9015, -4.2645
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G22 7PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Nearest railway station
- Gilshochill — 1.2 km
- Official site
- scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w474147104 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Possil Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Possil Marsh Wildlife Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1127765.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Roman Head
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Rocket Man
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
High Possil Meteorite Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Cadder Pit Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Lambhill Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Western Necropolis
Cemeteries · 0.9 km
War Memorial, Western Necropolis, Tresta Road, Glasgow
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Surf City
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Ruchill Hospital Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Stockingfield Aqueduct
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
St Augustine's Roman Catholic Church and Presbytery, 393 Ashgill Road, Glasgow
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Ruchill Park
Country parks · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Possil Marsh Nature Reserve?
- Possil Marsh Nature Reserve is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G22 7PP).
- What is Possil Marsh Nature Reserve?
- Possil Marsh Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Possil Marsh Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gilshochill, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G22 7PP.
- Who owns Possil Marsh Nature Reserve?
- Possil Marsh Nature Reserve is owned by Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- Is Possil Marsh Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Possil Marsh Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Possil Marsh Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gilshochill, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G22 7PP.