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Oct 1 2024:   Oct-01: Carbeth Huts. – Meet at 9:30am at Jordanhill Church, Woodend Drive for cars to the Kyber Car Park, Mugdock. 4.9mls on  Undulating, Forest paths and tracks. Muddy patches.  Footwear etc recommended:     Boots. Possibly a stick.

 (Bring Mobile – switched on! and – For the sake of all – do not join the walk if you have flu or other symptoms.)

When cars re mode of transport – Please advise Hamish in advance if you can offer a car or are attending, in order to guarantee sufficient transport. Will plan on 3 passengers plus driver per car maximum.

Previous Walks

Sep 17 2024:   Temple, Cairnhill and Garscube loop (3b). Starting under Anniesland railway bridge we headed through the cross and turned north up the lane into temple towards the canal.  We then cut east onto the Switchback and turned right under the bridge and passed the traffic lights before turning onto the Cairnhill forest path.  Through the forest, we then came out into Bearsden, crossed the Switchback, turned towards Canniesburn and, after the houses turned into a path through the trees which brought us To Maryhill road which we crossed and turned right heading back towards Glasgow.  We stopped for refreshments at the cafe opposite the Renault garage before crossing Maryhill road and entering Garscube Estate. We continued through the estate keeping to the west of the river Kelvin and then took a left  to what looked like a dead end. After carefully manoeuvering past a large skip of horse manure, we went over a small fence and round a large metal fence which brought us into Dawsholm Park.Up the stairs and followed the path to the top fields. Just before the second field we turned down the edge of the first field and alighted onto the Switchback just beside the railway bridge from where we turned ino Temple Road, over the canal and down Crow road to Gt Western Road. Turned left and headed home.
Terrain:     Low hill, pavements, forest paths.  Bring walking stick if it will aid you.

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.

All Walks up to May 2022 – Click (Here)