Hi Folks,
The sunny weather continued and Pauline’s walk started at the McLennan Arch on Glasgow Green. Most people had travelled by bus and 18 happy walkers set off along the banks of the Clyde making their way through the city before cutting up to a bus stop with an option for people to return after a few miles. Pauline then led the group along the river bank to the new park at Cuningar Loop, an oasis in the city. Past the Bothy and under a metallic arch, we followed the path around the park finally stopping for lunch near the Hope Sculpture, symbolising hope for the future. In the distance, we could hear the roar from Parkhead as Celtic took to the pitch. It seemed as if the whole of the area was enjoying the day, cyclists, walkers, talkers, mums with toddlers, teenage lads in groups, rowers and everyone dressed in summer finery. After lunch we crossed a bridge into the athletes’ village before dropping down to the path along the Clyde again. The new housing was a metamorphosis from the old tenements, created for the Commonwealth Games. Another option was offered to shorten the walk and four left to take the mystery bus tour through Bridgeton back to Buchanan bus station. It was a walk for all ages and abilities, well planned and led at a comfortable pace by Pauline.
A great challenging hike up Ben Vane provided stunning views all round to the 12 members who joined Jim. The hot weather and the level of fitness required for the tough climb meant that not everybody summitted and Jim would like to thank Ailsa for her role as back marker, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure that members got the most from the day.
Saturday 24th May
Overview
Carol Jakar will be leading a stunningly beautiful low level "C" walk along tracks and paths following the River Teith with great views of Doune Castle. Good footpaths with a small muddy section near the river. The walk is two 4 mile loops so if you wish you can easily shorten the walk if necessary.
Details
Full details can be found by using this link: -
https://walks-manager.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/doune-castle-and-river-teith
Overview
Caroline Logan will be leading a circular “B” walk taking in the highest summit in Fife, West Lomond Hill and encircling four reservoirs, Harperleas, Holl, Drumain and Ballo. It starts with the steady ascent of West Lomond on tracks and then more steeply on open hillside giving beautiful views on a clear day. Following the descent of the hill, the walk undulates through a mixture of open countryside and forest tracks with a short stretch of road walking back to the car park at the end.
Details
Full details can be found by using this link: -
https://walks-manager.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/lomond-hills-circuit
Future Events
The programme for the following weeks, which can also be viewed on the website or The Ramblers App, is as follows:-
May 31 B Gillian Bentley – Ben Gullipen - Beinn Dearg Circuit
June 7 B David Mackenzie – Crichton’s Cairn
June 14 B Bob Cole/Gillian Lang – Beecraigs
June 21 B Stuart Ferguson – Comrie, Deil’s Cauldron and Earthquake House
Cheers
Neil Kitchener