Low Parks, North Haugh and South Haugh were originally part of the Dukes’ of Hamilton estates and would have been used for hunting and recreation. Now, these sites are important for recreation and wildlife.
The South Haugh is partly bounded by the M74, Avon Water and Carlisle Road. This is mainly flat grassland crossed by a network of paths. It also has three ponds, which wildfowl use most of the year, and the Avon which is the haunt of kingfishers and otters.