It is around 10 miles (16 kilometres) north of Glasgow, next to Milngavie (from which the park is easily accessible), and covers an area of 260 hectares (642 acres).

[4] The park has a moot hill[5] and gallowhill,[6] historical reminders of the baronial feudal right, held by lairds, of "pit and gallows".

[8] The park was also the home of the Mugstock Music Festival, at which performers have included Emma Pollock,[9] Dodgy and Beats Antique.

[10] Natural features include the Allander Water,[11] Mugdock Loch[12] and Drumclog Muir,[13] all of which provide popular walking and cycling routes with tourists.

[15] The West Highland Way, a linear long distance footpath between Milngavie and Fort William, passes through the outer areas of the park alongside the local Clyde Coastal Path.