Monikie Country Park

Monikie Country Park, has plenty of beautiful reservoirs, woodland and grassland, it is an ideal location for a visit to the countryside. The park offers many opportunities to enjoy scenic surroundings and a pleasant countryside atmosphere at any time of the year.

Whatever time of year you visit the Park there is always something interesting to see. Their is 140 acres of open water, banks and islands which are important home's to a variety of water birds and a myriad of aquatic life. The reservoirs at Monikie are an important nesting site for the Great Crested Grebe.

The woodlands too are home and shelter for the Tree Creeper, Long-Tailed Tit and other small birds. The reservoir banks and grassland sites support varied flora and insect life. The park's wildlife is abundant and the Red Squirrel and Stoat are often seen.

The pleasant surroundings and safe access to placid water make the Park ideal for water-sports. The Ranger Service runs a programme of courses from May to September, catering mainly for beginners.