Volunteers Meeting on 26th Sep

A SWAT Volunteers meeting will be held on the evening of Thursday, 26th September to review current and planned activities. The meeting is scheduled to take place in The Community Hub, Rigg Street, Stewarton at 7 p.m.

A Circular Tour of Stewarton

Part of the Ayrshire Walking and Wheeling Festival When: 29th September 2024 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Overview: A circular walk encompassing most of the town using woodland and riverside paths and some pavements. The walk will also go through Cunningham Watt Park. A walk full of interest and opportunities to spot wildlife. Please … Read more

Kilmaurs Walking Festival

The 2024 Kilmaurs Walking Festival will include a walk around Stewarton led by SWAT Volunteers. Entitled ‘Lainshaw Woods & The Annick Water’, this circular walk will take place on Saturday 31st August at 9.30 a.m. and will be around 5 miles long, taking approximately 2.5 hours. Due to a limit on numbers, places on the … Read more

Planned Path Repairs

Some repairs to paths are scheduled to be carried out by QTS Group commencing Tuesday, 10th September 2024. Locations include those shown in the photos below. Please keep an eye out for diversion and warning signs while the works are in progress over the following weeks.

Giant Hogweed Alert

Giant Hogweed is a non-native, invasive plant whose toxic sap can be extremely harmful. It is important to avoid touching all parts of the plant. Giant Hogweed plants are often found near watercourses including the Clerkland Burn, Annick Water and other local burns and streams. Our leaflet provides details of how to identify the plant … Read more

20th Anniversary

Founded in 2004, Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, 21st July. Test your knowledge of the organisation by completing our 20th Anniversary Quiz.

AGM 2024

Our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been scheduled for 7.30 p.m. on 7th May 2024 and will be held in the newly-opened Community Hub building in Rigg Street, near Stewarton Cross.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

SWAT is pleased to welcome three new teenage volunteers who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The volunteers will be involved in carrying out woodland and estate management tasks under supervision.