Programme
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WINTER PROGRAMME OCTOBER 2025 to MARCH 2026
ABBREVIATIONS
Central: Central Station Queen St: Queen Street station Buchanan: Buchanan Bus station
HL: high level LL: low level DR: day return ST: single ticket RW: rough walking
Joining a walk is at your own risk. Ensure you have proper clothing and equipment for the day. By participating you accept full responsibility for your safety. If travelling independently to the walk please arrive in good time to join the group
MARCH
| Saturday 21st March WEST KILBRIDE TO LARGS, Linear walk LEADER: MO Mod 9 miles Central H/L 09.43 Largs train to West Kilbride. D/R to Largs Leader will join train enroute |
| Saturday 28th March RAMBLES AROUND LENNOXTOWN LEADER: RONNIE Mod 7 miles Buchanan 10.20 X10 Balfon bus to Kirkhouse Blanefield Walk will end at Lennoxtown |
SUMMER PROGRAMME APRIL to SEPTEMBER 2026
APRIL
| Saturday 4th April Kilwinning to Irvine Leader: Jim Easy 6 miles Central H/L 10.00 Ayr to Kilwinning D/R to Irvine |
| Saturday 11th April Furnace to Inveraray Leader: Rita Mod 8 miles Buchanan 09.10, 926 Campbeltown bus to Furnace returning from Inveraray at 16.46 Buses need to be booked |
| Saturday 18th April AGM at the Twisted Thistle, Kilpatrick Could members meet at 12.00 for 12.30 start Suggest Queen St L/L 11.13 Balloch train to Kilpatrick D/R There will be a free buffet halfway through meeting. Could all members contact Anne C. Mob no on club web page handbook to book their place and confirm dietary requirements We are hoping for a good turnout please |
IRELAND 2026
Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April
Killarney, Cork and the Ring of Kerry.
Staying at The Abby Hotel Ballyvourney. ref 6509B 32.
Book through Caledonian Travel Caledonian.com
| Saturday 25th April Clachan of Campsie to Blanefield, linear walk Leader: Mo G Easy 6 miles Buchanan 10.13 X85 bus to Clachan of Campsie, returning from Blanefield on B10 Balfron bus to Glasgow |
MAY
| Saturday 2nd May New Lanark Leader: Robin S Mod 8 miles Central L/L 09.50 Lanark train d/r |
| Saturday 9th May Linn Park and on to the Rural Life Visitor Centre, Linear walk Leader: Eileen L Mod 7 miles Stockwell Street bus stop, 09.51 No 6 bus to main gate of Linn Park where leader will meet walkers |
| Saturday 16th May Ratho Station to Edinburgh Quay via Union Canal Leader: Roshni J Easy 8 miles Buchanan 09.00, 900 City Linking Edinburgh bus to Ratho Station |
| Saturday 23rd May Balloch to Helensburgh Leader: Jim A Moderate 8 miles Queen St l/l, 09.43 Balloch train D/R, returning from Helensburgh |
| Saturday 30th May Water of Leith Maisie M Easy 8 miles Buchanan 09.00 No 900 Edinburgh City Linking bus to Haymarket, walking to Gallery of Modern Art where members can have a coffee/comfort stop then onto Leith by Water of Leith returning by tram or bus back to Edinburgh city centre |
JUNE
| Saturday 6TH June Trip to Millport Leader: Robin S Easy 8 miles Central h/l 09.45 Largs train then ferry to Millport D/R |
| Saturday 13th June Kilpatrick circular via Loch Humphrey, Lily Loch and Fynn Loch Leader: Ronnie H Mod/r.w. 8 miles Queen St l/l 09.43 train to Kilpatrick Station D/R Leader will meet walkers at Kilpatrick station |
| Saturday 20th June The Knock, Largs Circular walk Leader: Mo G Mod 8 miles Central H/L 9.45 Largs train D/R Leader will join train at Paisley |
| Saturday 27th June Pollok Country Park and Burrell Collection Leader: Sue S Easy 5 miles Central H/L 10.17 East Kilbride train to alight at PollokshawsWest D/R This is a leisurely walk in Pollok Country Park with an extended lunch break to explore the Burrell Collection |
JULY
| 4th JulyCOACH TO FALKLANDS AREA, FIFE “A” walk 7/8 miles mainly forest tracks visiting Temple of Decision and Waterfall Leaders: Robert G and Margaret C “B” walk 5 miles Maspie Glen walk and waterfall Leaders: Anne G and one other (tba) 9am Whitestar Coach at Killermont Street Bus leaves at 9am Prompt returning from Falkland at 5pm NB – Cost to members £10, non-members £20 Names please to Robert G. Mob number on club website handbook page |
| Saturday 11th July Faifley to Kilpatrick via Jaw and Kilmannan Reservoirs Leader: Paul B 8 miles mod/RW 09.55 No 17 bus from Hope Street opposite side entrance of CentralStation alight at old Co-op shop at top of Faifley Road returning from Kilpatrick Train station. Leader will meet leaders at top of Faifley Road |
| Saturday 18th July Hidden Heritage Trails, Arrochar Leader: Val T Easy 7 miles Buchanan, 09.10 926 Campbeltown bus returning at 17.23 from Arrochar D/RSeats must be booked on buses. Leader advises boots and poles |
| Saturday 25th July JulyBridge of Orchy to Tyndrum Leader: Noreen S 7 miles easy Buchanan Street, 08.45 915 Fort William bus to Bridge of Orchy returning from Tyndrum at 17.15 d/r Seats must be booked. Noreen would appreciate if walkers would let her know if they are going |
AUGUST
| Saturday 1st August Greenock Cut Leader: Ian S Mod 7 miles Central h/l 10.17 Wemyss Bay train to Drumfrochter D/R |
| Saturday 8th August Cammo Estate, then the River Almond through the Dalmeny Estate to South Queensferry Leader: Roshni J Easy 9 miles Buchanan 09.00, 900 Edinburgh City Linking bus to Maybury roundabout NB This walk finishes at South Queensferry |
| Saturday 15th August Prestwick to Troon Leader: Rita Mod 6/7 miles Buchanan 09.25 X77 bus to Prestwick |
| Saturday 22nd August Drovers Inn, Inverarnan to Crianlarich Leader: Val Mod RW Buchanan, 08.50 915 Fort William bus to Drovers Inn returning at 17.12 from Crianlarich d/r Boots and poles advised. Seats must be booked on buses |
| Saturday 29th August BBQ AT MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK Meet at 11am Milngavie train station Walk appox 6 miles via Dam and Woodlands BBQ Lunch at 1pm in the Gallowhill BBQ Area. This is a “Bring your own bottle” event Cost to members is free. Non members £3.50 Names and any dietary requirements to Anne G. Mob no on website handbook |
SEPTEMBER
| Saturday 5th September Lennoxtown to Clachan of Campsie Circular Leader: Jean Shaw Easy 6 miles Buchanan, 10.13 X85 Campsie Glen bus to Lennoxtown Community Hall where leader will meet walkers |
| Saturday12th September David Livingstone Centre Blantyre and Bothwell Castle Leader: Eileen L Easy 7 miles Buchanan 09.58, No 263 bus to Blantyre |
| 19th September Pollok Monument to Neilston via Harelaw Reservoir Leader: Ian S Mod 8 miles RW Buchanan 09.45 No 4 bus to Pollok Monument Leader will join bus enroute |
| 26th September Hamilton to Larkhall Leader: Robin S Easy 8 miles Buchanan 10.10 X74 Hamilton Bus |