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From Colzium Estate, Kilsyth, we make our way to Banton Loch. After a short break at Banton we go down to the Forth and Clyde canal. A short distance along at Craigmarloch we leave the canal and take paths back to Colzium.

Tea break at Banton. Lunch at end of walk in Walled Garden. Tea,  coffee and cakes in Colzium Cafe.
 

Local grade C

30 great years. 30 favourite walks.

We are the Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Some pavement walking, and open paths with uphill sections to the community park & Aria.  Return via Seafar Woods, with some uphill sections. 

To book your place, text Anne M on 07719 290042 and remember to include your name. 

Booking from 6pm Tues 24 June 

This fairly flat walk, is on good paths, and takes us from Kilsyth to Dumbreck Marshes via Garrell Burn.  The area at the Marshes can be muddy or waterlogged, depending on recent weather conditions.

To book your place text Hilda on 07879 271650 and remember to include your name.

Booking from 6pm Tuesday 17 June

Walking from Kilsyth via Balcastle and High Line to Colzium. This is an uphill route, paths can be muddy and uneven

To book your place text Anne on 07719 290042 and remember to include your name.

 

Due to limited places, this event is for C&K Ramblers only

Join your Captain and Cabin Crew for a leisurely 2 x hour cruise along the scenic canal from Auchenstarry to Wyndford Lock and back.  Please note that tea and coffee is available on board, however, you are encouraged to take on your own food and drink (strong or otherwise)!!!

£10.00 per person for boat trip.   Bring your own bevvy/food.

To book send a text message with your name and number of places you wish to book to Alex on: 07999 514095

Once your place is confirmed, details of how to pay can be found on the email send to members on Wed 2 April (20:22) or contact Alex for this information. 

Boat will sail sharp at 18.45pm!

 

 

Ramblers, family and friends young and old event

Bring along your younger, and older, family members (as long as they are able to participate in a walk across uneven terrain) to a new event.  ‘Roman in the Gloamin’ will involve us celebrating our local Roman history.

We will be walking up Croy Hill to see Silvanus, a huge head sculpture of a Roman Soldier.

For the children there will be a fun quiz.

Following the event, you may wish to take children to Auchinstarry Roman Play Park

To book send an email with your name and number of places you wish to book (indicating adult/child) to: helenhancock01@hotmail.com

 

This walk is on good footpaths through Cumbernauld Glen and Park, with a few uphill sections.

To book your place, text Anne C on  07493 009276 and remember to include your name.

Booking from 6pm on Tues 19 Aug

Meeting for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Ramblers committee members

A walk to Queenzieburn village, childhood home of Janette Tough (aka Wee Jimmy Krankie).  From the edge of Kilsyth, we will start along a short section of an old mineral railway line (known as Neilston Walk), then follow minor roads uphill and across to the west.  If the weather is fine, we will detour to the lovely Stoneree Glen for elevenses.  After the road heads downhill, we will turn east again along a historic path, Joe Moses Road, then another path to the edge of Queenzieburn, where a further path is followed back to the starting point. 

A walk to Queenzieburn village, childhood home of Janette Tough (aka Wee Jimmy Krankie).  From the edge of Kilsyth, we will start along a short section of an old mineral railway line (known as Neilston Walk), then follow minor roads uphill and across to the west.  If the weather is fine, we will detour to the lovely Stoneree Glen for elevenses.  After the road heads downhill, we will turn east again along a historic path, Joe Moses Road, then another path to the edge of Queenzieburn, where a further path is followed back to the starting point. 

The walk starts with a steep climb to Annanhead Hill and follows the Annandale Way for a short distance before descending Whitehope Know and Hart Fell.  The descent passes Arthurs Seat and Hart Fell Spa then joins the Annandale Way into Moffat

The Hidden Side of the Falls of Clyde walk will start at Kirkfieldbank and take the Clyde Walkway along the Clyde valley down to Bonnington Linn & Corra Linn Water Falls finishing at the World Heritage Site of New Lanark

The Hidden Side of the Falls of Clyde walk will start at Crossford and take the Clyde Walkway along the Clyde valley down to Bonnington Linn & Corra Linn Water Falls finishing at the World Heritage Site of New Lanark

The walk will follow the Fife Coastal Path down to Fife Ness where the path then turns south west to Crail, then on to Anstruther with great views over to the Isle of May and the Bass Rock along the way.

This circular route leads out of Wanlockhead (the highest village in Scotland) into the hills to the west.  The route then joins the Southern Upland Way for the walk back into Wanlockhead, passing numerous remnants of the areas historic lead mining industy

The walk will start at Elvanfoot follow disused railway track to Leadhills.  We then walk by the heritage railway line on through to Wanlockhead.   

Starting from Tweedswell the walk initially follows a farm track through open farmland then through some trees.  There is a short section on the verge of the road to view the Devil's Beef Tub from the southwest rim.  Mostly on good paths and tracks with a section of road towards the end before following the riverside path at Moffat.

Although far less known than its neighbour Beinn Dòrain, Beinn an Dòthaidh is the finer viewpoint, the cairn on the edge of the steep northern side having a magnificent aerial panorama over Loch Tulla and Rannoch Moor.

Walking from Aberfoyle up past Little Fawn waterfall with the option of going to Craigs of Monievreckie, with stunning views, weather permitting.  Walking on good tracks and paths

Walking from Aberfoyle up past Loch Ard then on past Lochan Ghleannain and Lochan Spling.  Walk on a good of track and paths

Starting at Anstruther the walk goes inland toward Grangemuir then on to the Balcaskie Estate, Abercrombie village, and St Monans.  Then our route follows the Fife Coastal Path back to Anstruther via Pittenweem. The route is relatively flat along small country roads, good paths through open farmland with fine views to Berwick Law and the Bass Rock. 

This scenic walk starts at The Bridge of Orchy Hotel and follows the West Highland Way to Tyndrum on good paths throughout.

Carron Glen is a beautiful native oak and ash woodland, along a steep sided gorge by River Carron. Much of this walk is on uneven and rough tracks which can be muddy during/after wet weather. There are also some slightly steep sections

To book your place, text Anne T on 07977 635467 and remember to include your name. 

Booking from 6pm on Tues 15 July

 

A lovely walk around Denny and Dunipace along the River Carron, through parkland and woodland. Short section through industrial estate and housing estate. Passing the famous Sweet Chestnut Tree and its offspring.

Mostly on minor roads or good tracks, this walk visits some well known historical landmarks including ruins, Tappoch Broch and the mysterious Blue Pool.

A walk from the visitor centre, past the impressive Falkirk Wheel via the Union Canal and the Forth and Clyde canal.

Circular walk on good paths from Falkirk Wheel, taking in parts of the Battle of Falkirk Muir Trail

To book your place, text Lorraine on 07925 217341 and remember to include your name in the text.

Booking from 6pm Wed 20 Aug

One of the best ridge walks in Central Scotland: it has a wild feel and on a clear day great views. Some places can be slippery. This route is best enjoyed after a dry spell or when there is a frost.

A leisurely walk starting at Greenrig car park on Lochgreen Rd. We will head up for the Union Canal then walk to the Falkirk Wheel upper basin. From there we will walk to Roughcastle for a lunch stop at the Rowan Tree burn before heading back through Canada Woods to the car park. Please register with me if you would like to come on the walk. ( Note: Parking is free if you use the cafe, otherwise it is £2.50.