Kenmore to Aberfeldy walk

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before booking

Numbers on the coach are no longer limited, but it is still essential to book in advance, and not turn up on the day without a confirmed booking.

The booking contact will be indicated on the newsletter and may differ from the walk leader. A text will be sent back to confirm a booking.

If you are unable to attend a walk, please let the booking contact know immediately. There are no charges for cancellations.

Face masks are no longer compulsory on the coach. This will be up to each individual if they still wish to wear one.

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Weekend Walk

25 January

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Notes:

Additional pick up: There will now be an additional pick up for those living near Coatdyke. This will be at the bus stops opposite and adjacent to Kwik Fit. If booking on please state Coatdyke, bags could then be put in the boot once we arrive at Airdrie or Coatbridge.

Walk Highlands – Kenmore to Aberfeldy by the River Tay
Morning Social Stop – Caithness Glass Crieff
Postwalk Social Stop – Wetherspoons Perth

✔ Date: Saturday, 25 January

✔ Leader: Tony Grimason

✔ Location: Kenmore to Aberfeldy

✔ Grade: C

✔ Distance: 8.6 Miles / 13.7 km (Asc. 35m)

✔ Walk Report:

This is an 8.6-mile linear walk which links Kenmore at the foot of Loch Tay, with the town of Aberfeldy, following the banks of the River Tay. The walk starts at Kenmore Bridge and culminates at the Black Watch memorial statue in Aberfeldy. The terrain from Kenmore Bridge to Comrie Bridge is comprised of forest path (with significant protruding tree roots underfoot), followed by a short road section before returning on the opposite side of the Tay via a riverside path back to Aberfeldy.

Recommendation: Walking shoes/boots. Poles recommended.

✔ Bus Fare: Bus fare is £15. Exact money is appreciated. New walkers first journey using the bus are able to use our Fit For A Fiver Promo, by paying £5.

✔ Booking: Please contact Pat Rawlinson by text message on 07873 263894 to book on the walk.

Please send a text including your full name and pick-up point. You can only book as an individual or for family or couple bookings. All bookings will be acknowledged with a confirmation text.

✔ Pick-up: First pick-up will be Coatbridge (at the back of the Time Capsule) at 8.30am. Please note there will be a new additional pickup and set down point on this walk at the bus stops in Coatdyke opposite and adjacent to the Kwik Fit. This will be followed by the usual Airdrie pick-up (Farmfoods across from Airdrie Railway station)

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Wednesday walk

19 February

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To book a place on a walk:
TEXT the walk leader, Tony Grimason, on 07516238706, No phone calls

1. ONLY CONTACT the walk leader within 2 weeks of the date of a scheduled walk.
2. Maximum number on each walk: 16.
3. Booking is on a first come, first served basis.
4. A reserve list will be created in the event of cancellations.
5. No charge is applied for those participating on these walks.
6. Financial costs associated with transport are at participants own cost.
7. All walks are between 5 and 8 miles, and will be undertaken at a leisurely pace.
8. Appropriate weatherproof clothing and walking shoes/boots & poles recommended.

N.B. Walk date, bus & train travel times may change – so check webpage for updates

Location: Glasgow Cowcaddens to Kelvinbridge Walk

Time & Travel: We will catch the 10.36 a.m. train from Coatdyke train station alighting at Queen Street train station at 11 a.m. and make our way to Buchanan Subway station.

Purchase a return ticket that enables you to exit at Cowcaddens Subway station and return via Kelvinbrige Subway station. Concessionary tickets are available. The walk will begin from Cowcaddens Subway station at 11.30 a.m.

Finish time: 4 hours (approx.)

Recce: This is a 7 Mile linear walk from Cowcaddens Subway station to Kelvinbridge Subway station along the Forth & Clyde canal and via Ruchill, Stockingbridge & Kelvingrove Parks.

Upon leaving the Subway station we will walk the short distance to Speaker Martins Lock and proceed along the Forth & Clyde canal. We can stop at the Gathering Ground café (behind the Scottish Canals office) for a coffee and comfort stop before proceeding to the Claypits Footbridge and by the side of Partick Thistel Football Ground.

Further along the footpath, we cross over a footbridge and upwards via the Murano Student Village to the top of Ruchill Park and the Flagpole. From this vantage point you have splendid views of Glasgow, as well as a clear panorama of the Campsie Hills to Gleniffer, Cathkin Braes, as well as a wonderful view of planes as they descend into Glasgow airport.

Next stopping point is the various artwork and sculptures on display in the Stockingfield Park. We negotiate the Stockingfiled Junction and walk briefly back along the Forth & Clyde walkway exiting onto Maryhill Road and towards an entrance gate to the Kelvin (River) Walkway. This eventually takes us into Kelvingrove Park and to the end point of the walk i.e. Kelvinbridge Sugway station underneath Great Western Road.

Footwear: Walking shoes / trainers recommended.

Pre-walk & Walk Comfort stops: Queen Street station, Gathering Ground café & Tesco Extra (Maryhill Road).

Post-walk & comfort stop: The Counting House, George Square, Glasgow

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