Strathkelvin Group - Programme 56 (Apr Sept 2019)

Date

Meet

Start

Walk

Distance

Grade

Wed 03/04/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Lidl Car Park at 09:00 (G66 1SY, NS655745)

Maggie's Centre, Larbert (FK5 4EB, NS852830)

Forth Valley Wood Walk

Woodland paths and gravel tracks

6.8mi/11km

C+

Sat 06/04/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Harlaw Car Park (EH14 7AS, NT181655)

Allermuir Circular (Easy Pace)

3 ascents. All good tracks

8.1mi/13.1km

B

Sat 06/04/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Village Hall Car Park, Killearn (G63 9NG, NS521860)

Killearn Circular

Circular walk mostly on paths with some road walking and via the Wooded Glen

7.5mi/12km

C+

Sat 13/04/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Glazert Country House Hotel (G66 7EY, NS631772)

Crichtons Cairn

Mainly good paths with short steep ascent

7.5mi/12km

B

Sat 13/04/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Falkirk Wheel Car Park (FK1 4LS, NS853804)

Falkirk Wheel to Kelpies and back again

Canal towpath

8.1mi/13km

C+

Tue 16/04/2019

SOCIAL EVENT

10:15 The Engine Shed,     Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ

Visit to The Engine Shed, Stirling



Sat 20/04/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Cochno Road Car Park (G81 5QN, NS503740)

Kilpatrick Braes and Reservoirs

Linear and part circular mainly on good paths

8.7mi/14km

B

Sat 20/04/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Layby at entrance to forest signed for Sir John de Graham's Castle (G63 0XH, NS683861)

Cairnoch Hill

Walk on forest tracks to top of Cairnoch Hill with gentle slopes

7.5mi/12km

C+

Sat 27/04/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Little Drum Car Park, Loch Venachar A821 (FK17 8HR, NN548062)

Stuc Odhar (below Ben Ledi)

Some track, mostly open hillside with steep sections and also climbing of deer fence gate required. Gaiters and walking poles advised

9.3mi/15km

A

Sat 27/04/2019

09:45 Meet at Winchers Statue in Buchanan Bus Station (G1 2FF, NS592656)

Science Centre, Maryhill Road (G61 2JT, NS555708)

River Kelvin Bridges - CHANGE

Very good level paths including a walk through the old Garscube Estate

7.5mi/12km

C

Wed 01/05/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Lidl Car Park at 09:00 (G66 1SY, NS655745)

Aberfoyle Car Park (FK8 3UU, NN522009)

Cobleland

Walk can be shortened if required

8.1mi/13km

C+

Fri 03/05/2019

SCOTTISH GATHERING

Melrose, Scottish Borders

Scottish Ramblers Gathering



Sat 04/05/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Harlaw Car Park (EH14 7AS, NT181655)

Harlaw, Threipmuir, Loganlea and Glencorse

Gradual ascents, possible muddy sections

8.3mi/13.3km

B

Sat 04/05/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Entrance to Loch Ard Forest (FK8 3SF, NS506936)

Loch Ard Forest - CHANGE

A meandering walk along tracks through the forest, taking in parts of Rob Roy Way

8.1mi/13km

C+

Sat 11/05/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Car Park at Kinlochard (FK8 3TW, NN446020)

Bruach Caoruinn Burn Loop

Forest track and paths

10.9mi/17.5km

B(easy)

Sat 11/05/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Ferry terminal on Cumbrae (KA28 0HQ, NS184586)

Isle of Cumbrae - Anticlockwise

Road all the way. Option to shorten by taking bus back from Millport to ferry

10.2mi/16.4km

C+

Sat 18/05/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Beatrix Potter Garden (PH8 0BB, NO026428)

Birnam and Obney Hills

Walk is on good tracks except for small section through bushes and short heather. Ascents are not too steep

8.9mi/14.4km

B+

Sat 18/05/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Beatrix Potter Garden (PH8 0BB, NO026428)

Birnam Circular

A circular and interesting walk on mostly good paths and forest tracks which could be muddy in places

8.7mi/14km

B(easy)

Sat 18/05/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Beatrix Potter Garden (PH8 0BB, NO026428)

Braan and Inver Walk

All good paths

6.5mi/10.4km

C

Sat 25/05/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Overtoun House Car Park, Milton (G82 2SH, NS424762)

Three Hills and Three Lochs Loop in the Kilpatrick Hills

This walk takes in Lang Craigs, Doughnot and Duncolm hills along with Black Linn, Fynloch and Loch Humphrey

8.1mi/13km

B

Sat 25/05/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Harlaw Car Park (EH14 7AS, NT182655)

Harlaw and The Poets Glen

Road, tracks, uneven path up the Poets Glen

7mi/11.2km

C

Tue 28/05/2019

SOCIAL EVENT

18:45 The Cotton House, 209 Glasgow Road, Longcroft, FK4 1QQ

Chinese Meal at The Cotton House, Longcroft



Sat 01/06/2019

05:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 05:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Parking area at start of Glen Sannox (PA47 7SJ, NR015455)

Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa (Arran)

All open hillside with burn crossings and steep section. Walking poles and gaiters advised

10.9mi/17.5km

B

Sat 01/06/2019

05:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 05:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Auchagallon (KA27 8DZ, NR892346)

Standing Stones and King's Cave (Arran)

Road, tracks, paths and shore

8.9mi/14.4km

C+

Sat 01/06/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Milton of Campsie Cross Car Park (G66 8DB, NS652767)

Glorat, Meikle Reive and Maiden Castle - CANCELLED

Some rough terrain and moderately steep in places, but short slopes and steady pace. Of archaeological interest

5.5mi/8.8km

C+

Wed 05/06/2019


SOCIAL EVENT

13:00 Meet at Lidl Car Park at 1pm to travel to Kilsyth by car. Aeolia and Blackmill Gardens, Allanfauld Road, Kilsyth, G65 9DE

Aeolia and Blackmill Gardens, Kilsyth



Sat 08/06/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Castlehill Reservoir (FK14 7LA, NN997033)

Castlehill/Seamab Circular

Good paths and tracks

7.1mi/11.5km

B

Sat 08/06/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre (PA16 9LX, NS246721)

Kelly Cut and Shielhill Glen

Lots of steps in Shielhill Glen nature trail

8.1mi/13km

C+

Sat 15/06/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Leven Promenade Car Park at Church Road (KY8 4HY, NO386008)

Leven to Elie

Fife Coastal Path. Grass, beach and road walking. Golf course crossing

11.2mi/18km

B+

Sat 15/06/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Anstruther Golf Course Car Park (KY10 3DA, NO563031)

Anstruther to Elie

Fife Coastal Path. Grass, beach and road walking. Golf course crossing

6.2mi/10km

C+

Sat 22/06/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Culter Allers Farm (ML12 6QB, NT031312)

Culter Fell and Gathersnow - CHANGE

Mainly hill paths, tracks and a short descent over rough ground. Some road walking at the start and finish

8.5mi/13.5km

B+

Sat 22/06/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Maudslie Bridge (ML8 5QD, NS803502)

Up Clatty, Down Chucky

Woodland paths, pavements and quiet country roads

7.5mi/12km

C+

Thu 27/06/2019


PROGRAMME MEETING

18:50 Kirkintilloch Miners Welfare and Social Club, Saramago Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 3AA

PROGRAMME MEETING



Sat 29/06/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Layby off A82 at start of Glen Luss (G83 8NY, NS356932)

Beinn Eich - CHANGE

Steady climb from Glen Luss on ridge to Beinn Eich. Return the same way

8.8mi/14.1km

B+

Sat 29/06/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Forestry Commision Car Park at east end of the reservoir (FK6 5JD, NS772839)

Carron Valley

Good paths all the way. Car parking charges £3

9.9mi/16km

B(easy)

Wed 03/07/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Lidl Car Park at 09:00 (G66 1SY, NS655745)

Church Car Park, Dene Road, Blanefield (G63 9HZ, NS555796)

Blanefield Meander

Circular walk taking in part of John Muir Way and WHW. Mostly on paths with a few muddy areas

8mi/12.8km

C+

Thu 04/07/2019

SOCIAL EVENT

18:00 Barleybank Car Park, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, G66 1LR

Treasure Hunt



Sat 06/07/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Castle Campbell Car Park (FK14 7PP, NS964993)

King David's Seat Hill

Circular walk on paths and open hillside with some steep ascents and descents

8.5mi/13.6km

B

Sat 06/07/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Loch Lomond National Park Visitor Centre (G63 0JQ, NS421909)

Inchcailloch (Date Change)

Steep steps at start

5mi/8km

C

Sat 13/07/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Car Park next to Lochearn Sailing Club (PH6 2NG, NN689247)

Glen Tarken (Lochearnhead)

Open country and farm tracks

8.1mi/13km

B

Sat 13/07/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Car Park at Balmaha Information Centre (G63 0JQ, NS421909)

Sallochy Forest and Rowardennan - CHANGE

The walk follows the West Highland Way on good paths to Sallochy Bay and back. Parts of the walk are on the beach and road.

8.7mi/14km

C+

Sat 20/07/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Car Park at Kinlochard (FK8 3TW, NN446020)

Loch Ard Pipe Line Circular

Forest track and paths

9.9mi/16km

B(easy)

Sat 20/07/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Gleneagles Equestrian Centre (PH3 1SD, NN918117)

Auchterarder Circular - CHANGE

Tracks, pavement and road walking

8.1mi/13km

C+

Sat 27/07/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Car Park in Comrie (PH6 2LZ, NN772221)

Deil’s Cauldron and Crappich Hill - CHANGE

This walk replaces the An Caisteal walk originally scheduled for this date

7.6mi/12.2km

B+

Sat 27/07/2019

08:50 Walk starts from meeting point - Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Southbank Business Park (G66 1XJ, NS654734)

Torrance Circular - CHANGE

Paths can be muddy

8mi/12.8km

C+

Thu 01/08/2019


WALK / SOCIAL EVENT

11:15 Walk from Leisure Centre to The Golden Pheasant, 2 Stepps Road, Auchinloch, G66 5DH

Walk to, and Lunch at, The Golden Pheasant

4mi/6.4km

213ft/65m

C

Sat 03/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Fintry Sports Centre Car Park (G63 0YA, NS615869)

Dunmore and Corrie of Balglass - CHANGE

Steep ascent at start. Some paths, but mainly open hillside with some sections of long grass

6.2mi/10km

B

Sat 03/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Bannockburn Heritage Centre (FK7 0LJ, NS795904)

Bannockburn Circular, Heritage Trail - CHANGE

Footpaths, some road walking, steps and history!!

6.8mi/11km

C

Wed 07/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Lidl Car Park at 09:00 (G66 1SY, NS655745)

West car park in Culross (KY12 8JL, NS982858)

Culross and Valleyfield Community Woodland - CHANGE

Circular walk, mainly on good paths, initially following the Fife Coastal Path, before heading inland to explore the Valleyfield Community Woodland, then returning to Culross in a westerly direction

6.2mi/10km

C+

Sat 10/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Aberfoyle Woollen Mill Car Park (FK8 3UU, NN522009)

Aberfoyle Circular

Tarmac, woodland and hill tracks

9.3mi/15km

B

Sat 10/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Aberfoyle Woollen Mill Car Park (FK8 3UU, NN522009)

A Loch and 2 Lochans

Straightforward walk on mainly flat paths

7.9mi/12.7km

C+

Sat 17/08/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Threipmuir Car Park (EH14 7JT, NT167639)

Hare Hill and Nine Mile Burn

Paths and tracks. Ascents are not too steep

12.7mi/20.5km

B+

Sat 17/08/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Threipmuir Car Park (EH14 7JT, NT167639)

South Blackhill Circular

3 ascents. All good tracks

7.6mi/12.2km

B

Sat 17/08/2019

08:20 Bus leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Threipmuir Car Park (EH14 7JT, NT167639)

Four Reservoirs

A lovely circular walk mostly on paths which can be a little muddy at times with a little section of road walking in middle

8mi/12.8km

C+

Sat 24/08/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Ardvorlich, Lochearnside (FK19 8PZ, NN633233)

Ben Vorlich (Lochearnhead) - Easy Pace

A continual climb using footpaths up to summit, returning across moorland via Ben Our

6.8mi/11km

B+

Sat 24/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Balvornie Car Park (EH49 6PN, NS997741)

Beecraigs, Witch Craig and Cockleroy (Date Change)

A circular walk. Steep hill at Cockleroy but worth the climb with great views

8.1mi/13km

C+

Sat 31/08/2019

07:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Layby opposite Kirkton Farm on the A82 (FK20 8RU, NN355282)

Ben Challum - CANCELLED

Faint path up fairly easy angled hillside with a fine ridge to the summit. Boggy for some of the way

7.5mi/12km

A

Sat 31/08/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Balloch Country Park (NS391831)

Whinney Hill Wood - CANCELLED

Circular walk through Balloch Country Park, along paths through Whinney Hill Woods and back along loch side

6.5mi/10.5km

C+

Wed 04/09/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Lidl Car Park at 09:00 (G66 1SY, NS655745)

Falkirk Wheel Car Park (FK1 4LS, NS852804)

Rough Castle Bonnybridge Circular - CHANGE

Grass paths and tracks. A little road walking

7.8mi/12.6km

C+

Sat 07/09/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Harlaw Car Park (EH14 7AS, NT181655)

Pentland Hills Circular - Harbour, Capelaw, Fala Knowe and Castlelaw Hills

Hill paths and tracks

9mi/14.5km

B+

Sat 07/09/2019

08:50 Walk starts from meeting point - Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Southbank Business Park (G66 1XJ, NS654734)

Strathkelvin Walkway to Clachan of Campsie

Level walk on good paths with some nice views. Return by bus

7.5mi/12km

C

Sat 14/09/2019

08:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 08:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Glen Sherup parking area, River Devon (FK14 7JY, NN972052)

Ben Shee, Glen Sherup

On tracks and open hillside with gradual climbs. Walking poles and gaiters advised

8.7mi/14km

B

Sat 14/09/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Lady Flora's Institute, Main Street, Newmilns (KA16 9DP, NS539373)

Lady Flora of Loudoun

Pavements, footpaths and farm roads

7.5mi/12.1km

C+

Sat 21/09/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre (PA16 9LX, NS246721)

Gryffe Reservoir and Corlic Hill

Some road walking required

8.7mi/14km

B

Sat 21/09/2019

09:20 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:30 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Whitelee Visitor Centre (KA3 6JJ, NS549439)

Two Ambles at Whitelee Wind Farm

Good underfoot on tracks and paths with an optional extension of 1.1km. One walk before and one after lunch, option to have lunch and coffee at the café

6.9mi/11.1km

C+

Fri 27/09/2019

WALKING WEEKEND

Bay Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer,  IV14 9AN

Walking Weekend Based in Strathpeffer



Sat 28/09/2019

08:50 Cars leaving Southbank Business Park (Visitor Parking) at 09:00 (G66 1XQ, NS652733)

Balloch Country Park (NS391831)

Whinney Hill Wood - CHANGE

Circular walk through Balloch Country Park, along paths through Whinney Hill Woods and back along loch side

6.5mi/10.5km

C+