Previous Walks to May 2022

May 21 2024: Antonine Wall via Forth and Clyde Canal from Croy to Auchinstarry  for end of season Lunch.
Return to Croy: Anniesland 10:14 (change Hyndland), Jordanhill 10:12 (change Hyndland), Hyndland 10:20, Partick 10:22.  – 10:45 Queen Street to Croy.
4.4 miles over tracks and canal path – might be muddy and wet underfoot.

Our end of season lunch was at Auchinstarry.

APR 23 2024 –   Kirkwood to Blairhill: – Return To Kirkwood   (Motherwell train);  Anniesland : 9:19, (change at Hyndland), Jordanhill : 9.22, Hyndland : 9:25, Partick : 9:27, Central : 9:34  (Last Coach)

Apr 9th 2024  – Milngavie to Kilmardinny Loch: Glasgow Central 9:04 Change Hyndland (tight connection 3mins), Jordanhill 9:12 Change Hyndland (tight connection 3mins), Partick 9:14, Hyndland 9:17, Anniesland 9:20   (Change of route due to flooding). Mostly dry paths and pavements, but a short muddy stretch.

Apr 2nd 2024 – Secret Glasgow (1p).  Starting at Charing Cross, the walk rises up steep short hill, but is mainly flat on pavements and the river walkway. Various landmarks are visited including the Art Galleries. The walk finished in Partick. 

Mar 19 2024:   Crossing The Water To “France”-  Return Yoker;  Anniesland : 9:18 (Change Hyndland), Partick 9.25, Hyndland 9.28, Jordanhill 9.30.  Level paths might be muddy.  Bring £3 IN CASH (preferably 2x£1.50) and your Saltire Travel Card.

Mar 5th 2024: Newton to Blantyre. Return ticket to Blantyre – Jordanhill : 9:22 (Change Hyndland), Anniesland : 9:30, Hyndland : 9:34, Partick : 9:36, Glasgow Central: 9:44.    Walk is level along Clyde Walkway for about 5 miles. Coffee/Tea in the David Livingston Centre in Blantyre.

FEb 20th 2024:  Erskine and Clyde Loop.  Cars from Jordanhill Church, Woodend Drive, Jordanhill at 9:30am to Boden Boo Woods car park (east of Erskine bridge). The walk headed east along the woodland path parallel to the river before turning south winding its way aross the A726 to Erskine shopping centre for a tea break. We continued on and up to circle Craigsend Hill before heading west then north into the woods and recrossing the A726. We then climbed up through the forest and looped round close to the bridge before descending down to the car park.  Around 5.4 miles. Weather pretty wet, but walk very enjoyable.

Jan 30 2024:    Jordanhill to Clydebank.    9:30 Southbrae/Westbrae drive  junction Jordanhill.  If coming by train: Anniesland 9:06 for Hyndland 9:09. Change Hyndland 9:14 for Jordanhill, Partick 9:11, Hyndland 9:14, Partick 9:11.  Gather in last coach of the train.     From Jordanhill Station walk along Southbrae  Drive to first set of traffic lights after crossing  Crow Road.     4.8 miles on gravel or better paths.

Dec 5 2023:  Robroyston to Provan Hall. The walk ended with a visit to Provan Hall which was specially opened for Probus.

Nov 21 2023: Gleniffer Braes (Paisley) 4.6 miles over walkway and tracks – uneven and muddy underfoot with a gradual incline. Excellent views over Glasgow, and good mix of scenery with manificent waterfall. 

Oct 31 2023: Dalzell Estate & Baron’s Haugh.  Return to Airbles – Anniesland 9:06 (change Hyndland), Jordanhill 9:12, Hyndland 9:14, Partick 9:16, Central 9:23.(meet in last coach).  Distance:  4.5 mls, Terrain:  Level – Tracks and Paths.

Oct 17 2023:   Clydebank Museum and Heritage Trail – Return Clydebank – Hyndland 9:28, Anniesland, 9:19 (Change at Hyndland), Jordanhill 9:30,  Partick 9:25 (meet in last coach).  Distance:  4.1mls, Terrain:  Level, Pavements and Tow Path

Oct 03 2023:   Cambuslang  Tollcross Park:  Distance: 4.3mls on Level, Made paths.  From Cambuslan Station the walk proceeds to the Clyde walkway. Headng west before turning up to Tollcross Park for tea and coffee.  Through the park, visiting the small animal park  and the semi refurbished gass house the walk heads off to Carntyne station for the train home.

Sep 19 2023:   Frankfield and Hogganfield Lochs.  Return to Stepps. (change Queen St).  Hyndland 9:31, Jordanhill 9:22, Anniesland 9:19 (Springburn) or any to Hyndland for 9:31, Partick 9:33.

May 16th  2023: Water of Leith walkway (Edinburgh) and Annual Lunch. Buchanan Street Bus Station. 9am to Edinburgh, Chinese Embassy stop. (Usually stance 49).  Return by tram from Leith and thereafter the 900 bus to Glasgow.   click here (Details) for full info.

May 2nd 2023:   Gilshochill to Sighthill and beyond. (via Glasgow Branch of F&C Canal).

April 18th 2023: Kilmahew Castle and Estate.  Return Cardross – Anniesland (To Hyndland) 9:30, Jordanhill  9:30 (To Dalmuir),  Partick 9:39, Hyndland 9:41, Dalmuir 9:49 platform 3 [The train from Partick and Hyndland is an express, not stopping at Jordanhill].   4 miles on paths and tracks. Return trains 12: 00 & 12:33 to Hyndland & Partick. Change Dalmuir for others

April 4th 2023: Milngavie to Summerston via Allander and Kelvin walkways –  5.2 miles on paths and tracks.

Mar 21st 2023:  Hamilton Central- Chatelherault Circle. Return train to Hamilton  4.6miles on pavements, walkways and tracks. return trains 13, 25, 43 and 56 mins past the hour.

Mar 7th 2023: Clydebank to Bowling. From Clydebank Central station the walk headed to the Clyde, passed the Crane and along the walkway before turning inland and heading west using roads, paths, the canal path and river Clyde walkways to Bowling.

Feb 21st 2023:  Baldernock – Bunty’s Church.   Circular route from Milngavie.

Jan 31st 2023: From Anniesland via Forth & Clyde Canal, Cairnhill, Garscube and Dawsholm Park – returning to ANNIESLAND.

Jan 17th 2023:  Milngavie Reservoirs –    5.1 miles over paths, tracks and pavements – to and round the reservoirs.

Dec 20th 2022:  Kelvinside Station to Stobcross Station. –.   4.1 miles following the route of the old railway line with a coffee stop at Roots and Fruits

Nov 29th 2022:  Summerston Station to Anniesland via Halloween Pen and Stockingfield Bridge.   Anniesland (Platform 3) 9:31. Partick 9:14 and Hyndland 9:17 change Anniesland.
(Kelvindale and Anniesland – Single to Summerston, others Returns)  4.5 miles Coffee stop at Robyn’s Nest

Nov 15th 2022:  12 Clyde Bridges (Shimmy down the river) – from Dalmarnock station.  5.4 miles.

Nov 1st 2022:  Cuningar Loop –  Train to Ruterglen.  4.5 miles on paths up through Cuningar Loop and the Commonwealth Village to the Emirate Stadium for tea/coffee.  Back to the Clyde Walkway and round to Dalmarnock Station.

Oct 18th 2022:  Houston and the River Gryfe – Jordanhill Church at 9:30 (travelling by car to Crosslee/Houston).  5.1 mls – Paths, village streets.

Oct 4th 2022:  Castle Semple Country Park – Starting at Castle Semple visitor centre – circular walk with tea/coffee at the centre at the end.

Sep 20th 2022: Drumpellier Country Park:  Return to Blairhill: Hyndland 9:31 , Anniesland 9:18 (change Hyndland), Jordanhill 9:22 (change Hyndland), Drumchapel 9:09 direct or pick up 9:31 at Hyndland to join others.  Distance 4.1 miles – Mainly level.  Coffee in visitor centre.  Return trains – 11, 22, 41 and 52 past the hour.

May 17th 2022:  Drumclog and Dougalston variation with end of session lunch at Garvies Milngavie:

May 3rd 2022:  Bearsden Station to Drumry Station: (via part of Drumchapel Way):

April 19th 2022: Public Health and Glasgow

Mar 29th 2022: River Leven (Dalreoch to Balloch)

Mar 15th 2022: Dumbarton Shores – Loop from Dumbarton

Mar 1st 2022: Overtoun House:  From Bowling station the walk followed the path west before cutting up and over the A82 at Milton. Nipping through the hole in the wall took us up onto a tarmac path which we followed to the road taking us up to Overtoun House.  Continuing on, we then turned down and followed a slippy muddy path to the stream before rejoining the main road out of Overtoun and onwards to Bowling.

Feb 15th 2022:   The hidden loch.    Leaving the train at Mingavie station,  the walk skirts Tesco, through Lennox park and over the Allander before heading to the other side of the Strathblane Road.  Up through the houses leads to the path which takes us to Kilmardinny loch (the hidden loch) and the Gruffalo trail Round the loch and out onto the path before turning along Craigdhu burn.  From here it goes back down to the Allander, over the bridge and down to the start of the West Highland Way and a scone and cuppa at Bullands.  Approximately 4 miles over Pavements, paths & tracks. May be muddy underfoot in places.

Feb 1st 2022: Drumclog & Dougalston.  From Milngavie station the walk headed through Lennox park, to Strathblane road and round into Auchenhowie road before cutting up a path into the old Dougleston estate. Continued left up the road and right onto a path which skirted the loch.  We followed the path round the perimeter and continued on the woodland walk round the golf course before crossing Baldernock Road and on into the Nuffield golf and health club for tea or coffee. Restarted onto the Strathblane road heading towards Glasgow, but turning right and crossing a stile into Craigmaddie reservoir area. Headed left up to the centre and down to Mugdock Road. Went down towards Milngavie, but turned right into Drumclog woods, down to the Allander and back to the station.

 

Jan 18th 2022:  North Kelvin.   Anniesland railway bridge 9:30 or Junction of Weymouth Drive and Chesterfield Avenue at 9:50.

Jan 4th 2022: Local walk from Anniesland via Gartnaval hospital grounds to and round Victoria Park and back.

Nov 30th 2021: Balloch Park and Lomond Shores:  4.5 miles – Train:  Hyndland 9:24, Anniesland 9:27  (Last Carriage). Coffee and toilets in Lomond Shores.

Nov 2nd 2021 : Beyond Garscube.    9:30 Anniesland (Gt Western Road – Under bridge)  9:40 Canal bridge Cleveden road.  Local walk avoiding COP 26.  4.6 miles muddy in places.

Oct  19th 2021 Clydebank to Anniesland via canal – took the train to Clydebank and walked back along the canal towpath.

Oct 3rd 2021   Claypits  Starting from Tesco car park, the walk was a crircular walk along the canal towpath to Applecross, returning via the claypits through Westercommon and Ruchill.

Sept 21st 2021- Trinley Brae (A local walk)   Meet at:  North West corner of Anniesland Cross (Great Western Road/ Bearsden Road) for 9:30am.  4.4 miles on paths snd pavements.

Covid walks have been held throughout the restricted period in Jordanhill, Kelvindale, Kirklee, Hyndland, Dowanhill, Scotstoun, Knightswood, Garscube, Westerton, Bearsden, Broomhill and Partick, without the need tu use public or private transport. 2 metre distancing, and all other rules adhered to at all times.

17th March2021   Canal and River Kelvin circular walk.  Close to home and no public transport or cafe stop because of Coronavirus.  9:30 Anniesland  Cross, 9:45 Kelvindale Station.  About 4 miles, flat paths.  Bring a flask of tea/coffee if you want a hot drink stop!

3rd March 2021   Glasgow’s Epidemics.  Starting at Queen Street station, the walk headed for Rottenrow, site of the old maternity hospital for the first briefing on famous Scottish doctors and medical advances in Glasgow.  We continued to High Street for the second briefing about medieval Glasgow, typhus, cholera, surgical advances in the Royal infirmary and the isolation sanatoriums.  The talks continued as we headed down High Street and into Glasgow Green for coffee at Peoples Palace. After the refreshments we headed across the Clyde to the Nautical college, site of Glasgow’s leprosy isolation unit, before heading back to Central Station for the train home.

18th February 2020:   Starting at SW gate of Bellahouston Park on Mosspark Boulevard, we headed off to Corkerhill road, walking south till we crossed the railway. We continued to the west gate of Pollok park, from where we followed the White Cart to Pollok House. After a cup of coffee/tea and a scone or cake, we continued through the park passed the Burrell collection, up through the forest and out on to Dumbreck road, round into the Boulevard and into Bellahouston Park. The walk through the park took us up to the highest point, from where we skirted the back of the Ski Centre and down steps to the Sports Centre, passing the Empire Exhibition Memorial on the way.  A straight path took us back to the waiting cars.

4th February 2020  Gilshochill to Cadder:    Train via Kelvindale to Gilshochill from Anniesland 9:34.  (9:20.or 9:23 from Hyndland – change platforms to pick up 9:34).  Kelvindale 9:36.  Leaving train at Gilshochill, the walk is eastbound along the canal to Cadder (Bishopbriggs).  Coffee stop at the Briggs Sports Centre. Walk length about 4 miles. Bus back to city centre for train home. 

21st January 2020  Clyde Tunnel and Govan   Meet 9:30am Victoria Park Main Gate on Victoria Park Drive North
Walk 4.5 miles on pavements and tarmac  (coffe stop Govan)

7th January 2020     Carbeth Circuit  (4.1 Miles)  Despite the dire forecast of high winds and heavy rain 8 walkers set out from the Khyber car park. As it turned out there was no wind and most of the walk was in the dry. We noted the everlasting flame monument which had in the past, as a real fire, had welcomed some of Glasgow’s unemployed to the spot. We also noted that the” huts” had gone up in standard and had now become “chalets”. Coffee and snacks were enjoyed at the courtyard café. A good walk to get us going again.

3rd December 2019   Erskine Bridge.  Starting at (Old) Kilpatrick Station, 8 walkers proceeded over the railway line, following the path which led to the South bound side of the Erskine Bridge.  A cool dry start with little wind and views both up and down the Clyde made the trip over the bridge a great start to the day. we headed down to the east side of the bridge, through the parkland on a good path which forms part of the Clyde Walkway.  We circled round under the bridge, sandwiched between Erskine golf course and the river Clyde before turning up through the golf course into the forest.  Ground was a bit muddier here, but not too bad. We left the forest and passed the Hewlett Packard factory be fore heading into Erskine House for a well earned refreshment. From there, a straightforward roiute too us out the main entrance and back up on to the bridge for the return to the station in (Old) Kilpatrick.

19th November:  Newton to Dalmarnock along the Clyde Walkway.  Pleasant walk on flat terrain from Newton Station.  Walked to the Clyde walkway and followed it all the way to Dalmarnock, via the Commonweealth
village and the coffee stop at the Emirates Stadium.  Approx 5.5 miles of easy walking.

29th October:  Orbiston & South Calder Water.  Starting from the beach car park in Strathclyde Park, we ventured north on the east path of the loch.  We left the park, shortly after the “reconstitued” Roman Bath house before crossing the road to view thew old bridge over the South Calder Water.  We headed into the woods and followed the river passed the golf course to Orbiston, where we circled round back to the park.  (Photos)

 15th October:  Jordanhill Church to Clydebank via canal.   Return by no 6 bus or train from Clydebank.

1st October:  Blairhill to Kirkwood. – 

17th September:  The “Secret Loch”.  Starting in Milngavie, we followed the first 100 yards or so of the West Highland Way before taking a left turn and crossing the Allander to Clober Road.  Cutting through the housing estate, we wound our way passed Craigdhu Primary School and followed the burn down Craigdhu Wedge into Mosshead.  From there we took a slightly indirect route to Kilmardinny Loch where we continued round two thirds of the loch before heading for the main Glasgow/Milngavie road, coming out opposite Kelvin Timber.  After a bacon roll and cup of tea/coffee at the Burnbrae, we headed towards Milngavie, taking a right at Keystone before cutting through Lennox Park to the station for the train home.  (Photos)

14th May: 2019  Chatelherault Green Bridge circuit and Annual Lunch.  Alighting from the train at Chatelherault Station, 14 walkers headed into the park and up to the lodge from where we took the trail to the Green Bridge and on round the outer circuit through woodland, moorland and open scrub in glorious sunshine all the way.  The circuit took is back to the lodge where we enjoyed our end of season lunch.

30th April: Faifley to Milngavie over Douglas Muir.  Eight walkers and Murphy the dog took the bus to Faifley and walked through the Cochno area over Douglas Muir and Craigton on the Clyde Costal Path.
We saw one deer, heard the Cuckoo and saw lots of sheep.
Visited one cup and ring marked rock site close to the path and watched quarrying in progress on Douglas Muir.
Returned by bus or train to Glasgow just before the rain.  (Photos)

16th April: Lang Crags:    Cars at Jordanhill Church at 9:15am to Overtoun House car park.

2nd April 2019:  Off to see Dippy!!  (Details)

5th March 2019:  Dalziel & Baron’s Haugh:  Cars parked at Strathclyde Park South car park. From there we followed the path which took us into the Dalzell Estate.  The walk took us round Baron’s Haugh, an RSPB protected loch, although there was little sign of birdlife, skirting the river Clyde before returning to the cars.

19th February 2019: Strathclyde Loch and Low Parks Museum.  We parked the 2 cars at the south east car park in Strathclyde park and set off North up the loch. God flat tarmac paths meant boots were not necessary. The walk was a circular one, round the loch, with a diversion at the south west where we left the loch, passed the Hamilton Mausoleum, and onto the Low Parks Museum for a coffee break.  We then returned to complete the circle of the loch.

31st January2019:   ‘Bridges of the  Clyde’  (Details)

17th January 2019: Took the train to Drumry for the walk through Garscadden Commonwealth Woods. Crossing Great Western Road, we headed west and then North at the roundabout.  After a few hundred yards we headed left onto a path which took us into a small wood.  From there we followed this path till we skirted Drumchapel and entered the Commonwealth Woods.  Once in the woods we followed the signposted route and came out onto Kinfauns Drive before heading to Drumchapel station for the return train.  The walk was almost 5 miles.

4th December 2018  Took the train to Milngavie for Archie’s secret walk.

20th November 2018.   “Craigie” (Duncarnock Fort) near Neilston. Took cars to Neilston.  From there we walked to the remains of an old Iron Age fort atop a small hill above Glanderston dam with views up over Glasgow.  The walk followed the route of East Renfrewshire recommended walks (Map).  Boots were needed, as path was slippery and rocky in places.

30th October 2018  Walk to “Auld Wives Lifts”.  Approx 6ml walk over roads, tracks and moor. (Details)

16th October 2018  Frankfield and Hogganfield lochs.  Approx 5mls and level.  A figure of eight from Stepps took in two of the “sevenlochs”

2nd October 2018 To Clydebank.  Starting at Jordanhill Church, 7 walkers headed to pick up the nature trail at Westland drive which we followed to its end at Dumbarton Road. Crossing the road, we headed to the Clydeside cycle path which we followed west all the way to Clydebank. A stop off at the college cafe for a well earned tea or coffee was followed by a number 6 bus back home.

18th September  Dean Castle Park.  This short walk of just over 2 miles started at the car park and followed the river till the joining of the two rivers.  It then doubled back passed the castle and on to the first stop – the cafe – for our morning break.  Once the rain had subsided, we ventured out to follow the countryside trail which, though quite short, had some interesting and varied wildlife.  The rivers were in full flow, and the six of us who ventured out had an enjoyable morning’s stroll.

1st May 2018      Kilbarchan

17th April 2018  The walk was around Pollok park, with a short detour over the Motorway, through a muddy field and back under the road.  We concluded the walk in Pollok House with a cup of tea/coffee and a scone or cake.  (Photos)

3rd April 2018   This walk was to Summerlee Museum. Starting at Blairhill Station the route headed to and followed the course of the Monkland canal to Summerlee where the walkers enjoyed their visit to the museum.

20th March 2018     Dumbarton To Cardross   (Details)

20th February 2018  Kelvindale Station to Botanics via Canal and river Kelvin. (Details)

30th January 2018    Possilpark to Cadder – Forth and Clyde Canal (Details)

16th January 2018  Newton to Cambuslang.

In blizzard conditions, 4 walkers braved the elements to complete the walk from Newton station up and along the Clyde before turning down and finishing at Cambuslang.

6th December 2017  Bowling to Dumbarton. finishing with a tour of the Denny Tank Museum.   (Photos)

31st October 2017    Overtoun House to LangCrags (Details)  (Photos)

 

17th October 2017   Milngavie to Mugdock Castle to visit the Robert The Bruce Village film set up.
19th September 2017  Old Kilpatrick to Bowling (Details)  (Photos)

 

 

16th May 2017 – Helensburgh to Rhu (the Highland Man’s Path) (Details)

2nd May 2017  – Cambuslang  To Carntyne via Tollcross Park (Details)

24th April 2017  – Strathblane and Gowks Stane Road (Details)

4th April 2017  Drumpellier Park and Woodend Loch (Details)

21st March 2017  Necropolis and Wonder Wall (Details)

7th March 2017  The West End Walk (Details)

21st February 2017  Springburn Park. (Details)

31st January 2017  The Renfrew Walk. (Details)

18th January 2017 Cuningar Loop (Details)

29th November 2016  Old Kilpatrick to Erskine Hospital via Erskine Bridge (Details)

15th November 2016  Overtoun House (Details)

1st November 2016  Lunderston Bay (Details)

18th October 2016  Renton to Alexandria via Carmen Loch (Details)

4th October 2016.  The Smart Bridge (Details)

20th. September 2016.  Cardross Station, Kilmahew Castle and Cardross Golf Club (Details

Previous Walks to May 2022