M74 junction 16 Services - improved, Scotland

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M74 junction 16 Services - improved, Scotland - Dog walks in Scotland
M74 junction 16 Services - improved, Scotland - Dog walks in Scotland
M74 junction 16 Services - improved, Scotland - Dog walks in Scotland
M74 junction 16 Services - improved, Scotland - Dog walks in Scotland

Description

An easy stop for caravans and large vehicles, and a dog-friendly motel too. There were issues with cleanliness around the lake but recent reviews (2024) report that the lake path is now cleaner, so that's good news.

Disabled Access Available
Refreshments Available
WC Available
Free Parking Available
Children's Activities Not Available
No Height Restriction
Sleep Not Available

Details

GPS coords for car park: 55.2199, -3.4111 What3Words: ///unimpeded.shops.view  Usual motorway services, with a choice of restaurants and cafés. Shops. Wi-Fi. Outside patio area. Picnic tables around the lake.  Dog water provided, dog poo bins.

Full Walk Details

There is a generous amount of exercise space at this service station, although dogs are safer on leads – not only because of the nearby roads but also to avoid confrontations with the resident swans.  There is direct access to the loch and exercise area from behind the Days Inn at the far side of the car park. This will bring you to a large grassy area and a short walk around the kidney shaped loch. The volume of fowl droppings close to the water's edge can be unpleasant.