East and West Dunbartonshire, the Campsies and the Kilpatricks

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1 30th August - 7th September 2014 East and West Dunbartonshire, the Campsies and the Kilpatricks walking l cycling l canoeing l wildlife spotting l running

2 Welcome to the fourth Great Outdoors Festival, with events across East and West Dunbartonshire. This is your chance to get out and about in some of Central Scotland s best settings: the Campsie Fells; the Kilpatrick Hills and the Clyde foreshore and all the bits in between. Walking, paddling or riding, as part of a group is fun and a great way to explore the countryside. Experienced leaders guide all of the Festival s events so there is no need to worry about getting lost. Our leaders are knowledgeable in local history and wildlife and will be glad to highlight the many points of interest along the routes. Whether you want to search for bats, forage for fungi, watch a film, climb to the top of the hills, go for a cycle or enjoy a wander along level paths, the festival offers something for all abilities. We look forward to seeing you. For more information visit any of the websites:

3 How to Book Most of our events must be booked in advance as there are a limited number of spaces available on each. Please call the number or send an to the address next to the event to book your place. Some of the events require the payment of a booking fee. Walk Grades Suitable for most abilities please phone to discuss. Grade 3 - Shorter events on mainly level, surfaced paths. Grade 2 - Longer events, mainly on paths, with hilly sections. Grade 1 - Good level of fitness required, longer events usually over some hilly and rough terrain. May involve steep ascents and descents. Health and Safety On Our Events Be Prepared - Suitable clothing should be worn and footwear with good grip and ankle support. You may also want to bring a drink and a snack depending on the length of the activity. Even in bad weather the leader will be at the start of the event, although they may decide to cancel. Dogs - Dogs are not allowed on any of our events. Safety - Those participating in each event do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own personal safety. It is expected that participants observe the Highway Code and Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Families are welcome, unless otherwise stated, and parents must be responsible for their children at all times. Parking - Is not always available. If required, drivers should park legally and walk to the meeting point. Please Note: All participants agree to allow any photos taken to be used in future publicity. For public transport information 3

4 Saturday 30th August 1 Run Park Balloch 9.30 am Cost Join in the weekly run at Balloch Park. There is no registration, no fee and no official recording of times. The route will take in some iconic views of Loch Lomond as well as the Walled Garden and of course Balloch Castle. Just turn up for a Run in the Park. Full route available on website. Distance: 5km Contact for Information: Maurice Donohue No need to book. To check run is going ahead phone Meeting Point: Balloch Park main gate, Drymen Road, G83 8JZ Travel Arrangements: parking available opposite main entrance to park. Balloch bus station and train stations close by. Under 11 s to be accompanied by an adult 2 Path Repair Day at Mugdock Country Park 10am 12pm Help the ranger service to maintain Mugdock s well used paths, no experience necessary all tools and equipment provided. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Contact for Information: No need to book, East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, G62 8EL Additional Information: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear wellies or strong boots, old clothes and gardening gloves. min age 10 4

5 Saturday 30th August 3 The Lang Craigs Wildlife Wander 10am 3.30pm Join the Woodland Trust staff and volunteers and enjoy the spectacular views from the Kilpatrick Hills of the Clyde and surrounding areas. Learn about the wonderful wildlife that lives here. Please bring a packed lunch. Leader/Organisation: Woodland Trust Scotland Grade: 1-2 Distance: up to 6km Contact for Booking: Jillian Donnachie on or jilliandonnachie@woodlandtrust.org.uk Meeting Point: Overtoun Estate Car Park, G82 2SH 5

6 Saturday 30th August 4 Come n Try Survival 10am 12.30pm A guided interactive walk and fascinating exploration. Your chance to have hands-on experience of items associated with bush craft, nature and adventure. Enjoy storytelling, bushcraft and food for free, learn by sampling and about the principals of survival. Leader/Organisation: Wild by Nature, Distance: 6km Contact for Information: info@wildbynature.eu or Meeting Point: Adventure base, Unit 21a Broadcroft, Kirkintilloch G66 1HP Additional Information: Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian min age 6 5 Get Creative - family scavenging! 11am 12.15pm Come along for a fun family nature walk where we will explore the colours, shapes and textures of the great outdoors. Scavenge some natural materials then use them to create something beautiful to take home and display with pride. Come in old clothes - it could get messy! Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Leader/Organisation: Lindsay Neil artist, Andy Lynch - W.A.L.K. Development Officer, East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust Contact for Information: EDLC Bookings (Mon-Fri 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm) or edlct.bookings@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park visitor centre G62 8EL 6

7 Saturday 30th August 6 Fire and Shelter Workshop 1pm 3.30pm Learn about and get training in the principles of survival. Find out how to locate a suitable area and work as a team to construct a survival shelter then, forage for natural materials with fire lighting properties and learn how to make fire from spark or friction min age 6 Leader/Organisation: Wild by Nature, Distance: 6km Contact for Booking: info@wildbynature.eu or Meeting Point: Adventure base Unit 21a Broadcroft, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HP Additional Information: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 7 Mugdock Castle Open! 2pm 5pm It s your chance to climb to the top of the castle tower and take in thegreat view from the top! Enjoy a tour, find out more about the Clan Graham and visit the dungeon if you dare. Contact for Information: Mugdock Country Park office, office@mugdock.org or Meeting Point: Mugdock Castle, a 1km walk from Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre Under 5 s free Adults 1.50, Children 1 Last entry 4.40pm 7

8 Sunday 31st August 8 Trail Cycling for beginners 9.30am 11.30am A fun and exciting bike ride, learn new skills and ways to ride whilst sticking to the wider paths. Includes rest stops and teaching points for training Bring your own bike and helmet or hire a bike and helmet for per person Leader/Organisation: Contact for Booking: Cycleform on Meeting Point: Visitor Centre, Mugdock Country Park, G62 8EL 9 Mugdock Migrant Meander 10am 12pm Enjoy a Ranger led walk round Mugdock Country Park and learn about the epic migrations our summer bird visitors make and take some time out to watch the swallows skimming around the fields. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 3 Distance: 4km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service, or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, G62 8EL 8

9 Sunday 31st August 10 Across and Atop the Kilpatrick Hills 10am 5pm From Queens View head up and through The Whangie then across to Duncolm (401m) the highest point in the Kilpatrick Hills. This challenging walk will reward you with great views as you head down the towards the Clyde to finish the walk. Return to start by minibus. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 1 Distance:13km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Queens View car park, off A809 (Stockiemuir Road), approx 1 mile north of Carbeth Inn. Travel Arrangements: First Scotland East Bus C8 from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow or Milngavie Railway Station Discovering RSPB Loch Lomond 2pm 4pm RSPB Loch Lomond is one of the best places for wildlife in Scotland. With amazing views over Loch Lomond and the hills, ancient oak woodlands and wildlife-rich wetlands, it is the ideal location to get close to nature. Join RSPB staff on a guided walk to find out all about the site, its wildlife and how the RSPB is looking after it. Leader/Organisation: Rita Gries, RSPB Distance: 2 miles Contact for Booking: RSPB Shop for Nature Meeting Point: Gartocharn (we will give you more details when you book) 5 for adults, 2.50 for children (25% discount for RSPB members) 4 years old (under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult) 9 9

10 Sunday 31st August 12 Daunder up the Dumpling 11am 1pm Enjoy a wander up Duncryne Hill, by Gartocharn. Take in beautiful ancient oak woodlands, farmland and heather clad hill top on this delightful little walk with spectacular views of Loch Lomond and the highland boundary fault. Leader/Organisation: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service Grade: 2 Distance: 3km Contact for Booking: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service or wdc.greenspace@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting Point: Balloch Train Station or Kilmoronock Millennium Hall car park, Gartocharn, G83 8NF Travel Arrangements: minibus pick up from Balloch Train Station at 11am to Millennium Hall, Gartocharn or meet at Millennium Hall car park G83 8NF at 11.15am. Return by minibus to Balloch. 13 Trail Cycling for improvers 12.30pm 2.30pm A fun and exciting bike ride, learn new skills and ways to ride whilst sticking to the wider paths. Includes rest stops and teaching points for training. Bring your own bike and helmet or hire a bike and helmet for 5. Leader/Organisation: Cycleform Contact for Booking: Cycleform on Meeting Point: Visitor Centre, Mugdock Country Park, G62 8EL S per person 10

11 14 Mugdock Woodland Adventure 1.45pm 4pm Sunday 31st August 8-12 years No parents required! Let s discover the wild and ancient wood of Mugdock, follow animal tracks and trails, dam the burn and build shelters. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: Beginner Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: South Lodge car park, Mugdock Country Park, G62 8EJ 1 15 Healing Herbs and Useful Plants, Old Kilpatrick 2pm 4pm Discover the healing power of plants on this gentle walk. Find out about the relevance of traditional healing plants today and discuss the medical use and folklore of the plants you find as you wander round The Saltings, Local Nature Reserve with herbalist Catriona Stewart PhD MSc MCPP. Leader/Organisation: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service Grade: 3 Distance: 3km Contact for Booking: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service or or wdc.greenspace@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting Point: Saltings, Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5EU Travel Arrangements: car parking available. Train to Kilpatrick or bus along A

12 Sunday 31st August 16 Live Music in the Mugdock Bandstand Bearsden Fiddlers 2pm 4pm An afternoon of fine, foot-tapping music, jigs, reels, marches and strathspeys. Leader/Organisation: Mugdock Country Park Contact for Information: Mugdock Country Park Office or Meeting Point: Victorian Walled Garden, near the visitor Centre, G62 8EL 17 Mugdock Castle Open! 2pm 5pm It s your chance to climb to the top of the castle tower and take in thegreat view from the top! Enjoy a tour, find out more about the Clan Graham and visit the dungeon if you dare. Contact for Information: Mugdock Country Park office, office@mugdock.org or Meeting Point: Mugdock Castle, a 1km walk from Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre Under 5 s free Adults 1.50, children 1 Last entry 4.40pm 12

13 Monday 1st September 18 Path Repair Day at Mugdock Country Park 10am 12pm Help the ranger service to maintain Mugdock s well used paths, no experience necessary, all tools and equipment provided. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Contact for Information: No need to book, East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, G62 8EL Additional Information: Please wear wellies or strong boots, old clothes and gardening gloves. min age Film Night: The Long Hope starring Dave MacLeod The story behind the hardest sea cliff climb in the world, 7.30pm 8.30pm 3 donation for refreshments The climb, The Long Hope Route on St. John's Head, Hoy is perhaps the ultimate British trad experience. It's long, it's committing, it's off the wall, it's historic and at the same time it's modern. The story, is of 3 ascents of the route starting with Ed Drummond and Oliver Hill's first ascent in 1970, followed by John Arran and Dave Turnbull's ascent in 1997 and culminating in the first full free ascent of the direct line by Dave MacLeod in The cliff, the route and the film are hugely inspiring, atmospheric, exciting and visually stunning. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Contact for Information: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre Cinema, G62 8EL. 13

14 Monday 1st September 20 Fungi Mugdock 6.30pm 9pm Join Scotland's only full time foraging tutor for a fascinating exploration of the remarkable world of wild mushrooms. Learn about the crucial roles they play in nature, how to correctly identify common species, medicinal/bushcraft uses and, of course, how to find, identify and responsibly harvest gourmet varieties. There will be a wild cook-in after the walk with a chance to sample some of our finds. Adults 20 Children Leader/Organisation: Mark Williams, Grade: 3 Distance: 2km Contact for Information: Mark Williams, or mark@gallowaywildfoods.com Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre - G62 8EL. Look for the baskets! 14

15 21 Kirkintilloch Collieries Walk 10am 2pm Tuesday 2nd September Find out about the geology of the Kirkintilloch area and the industry that arose from it and then all but disappeared again. Visit a nature reserve, wander countryside corridors and the canal and even go up a bing! Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 2 Distance: 10km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Merkland Local Nature Reserve car park, Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch, G66 3SF Introduction to Navigation 10am 3pm An introduction to navigation skills using maps and compass. This outdoor session will cover the basics of navigation whilst walking in the Kilpatrick Hills. Please bring a packed lunch. Leader/Organisation: Derek Shannan, Community Ranger for Renfrewshire, Kilpatrick Hills and Drumchapel. Contact for Booking: Forestry Commission Scotland Meeting Point: Kilpatrick Train Station

16 Tuesday 2nd September 23 Bat Count at Balloch Park 7.45pm 9.15pm Learn lots of batty facts on this night time event and help to count the bats as they exit their roost for a night of feeding. Leader/Organisation: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Ranger Service Grade: 3 Distance: up to 1km Contact for Booking: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service or wdc.greenspace@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting Point: Balloch Castle Travel Arrangements: car parking available in Balloch Park. Follow brown tourist signs from Balloch. Train Station and Bus station around 15 minute walk 16

17 24 Whinny Hill Tree Identification Walk 10am 1pm Wednesday 3rd September Join this guided walk of Whinny Hill and learn to tell your ash from your elder along with other broadleaves and conifers found here. This beginners guide to native tree identification includes a lovely meander through formal park landscape, mature woodlands, young woods and open glades. With advice and help on using ID books, swatches and mobile apps, we'll identify a variety of tree species and learn more about woodland habitats. Leader/Organisation: Alan Mitchell, Woodland Trust Grade: 2 Distance: 6km Contact for Booking: Jillian Donnachie or jilliandonnachie@woodlandtrust.org.uk Meeting Point: Balloch Castle Travel Arrangements: Meet at Balloch Castle. car parking available in the park. Follow brown tourist signs from Balloch. Train Station and Bus station around 15 minute walk A Gentle Wander around Balloch Park 10.20am am Come and join in on the new regular Wednesday morning health walk in Balloch, meet new people and discover that walking can be fun in a group. Optional tea/coffee in a local café afterwards. Leader/Organisation: Cathy Scott, Walk in the Park Grade: 3 Distance: 2km Contact for Booking: Cathy Scott or or cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org Meeting Point: Balloch Tourist Information Travel Arrangements: parking at information centre; directly opposite train station or bus stop nearby. 17

18 Wednesday 3rd September 26 Riverside Walk by Kirkintilloch 11.20am 1.30pm Enjoy the fresh air and improve your health on this level walk on good paths along the River Kelvin and the Glazert Water. Return to walk start by minibus. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 3 Distance: 5.5km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Minibus transport available from Lennoxtown at 11am or meet at the walk start, Ailsa Drive, Kirkintilloch, G66 1QX at 11.20am. 27 Visit the Auld Wives Lifts, near Milngavie 6pm 8pm The Auld Wives Lifts sit in a natural amphitheatre above Milngavie, they consist of 3 huge stones, 2 of which support the third. They are steeped in folklore and are covered in carved graffiti from as far back as the 18th century, as well as carved heads or faces. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 2/3 Distance: 1.5km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Minibus pick up point - Mugdock Country Park visitor centre, G62 8EL 3 18

19 Thursday 4th September 28 A Scoot Round Dumbarton 11am 3pm Join the ranger and staff and volunteers from Clyde Shopmobility to enjoy a guided walk on wheels around Levengrove Park and the Clyde shore. We will show you how to work the scooters and let you know all about the service as well as taking in some beautiful scenery. Leader/Organisation: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Ranger Service Grade: 3 Distance: 5km Contact for Booking: Kate Coleman, Clyde Shop Mobility or or kate.coleman@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting Point: Levengrove Park, Clydeshore Road, Dumbarton. 5 to book scooter, this givesone year s free access to the scooters if scooter hire not required 29 Pond Dipping for grown-ups 6.30pm 7.30pm Pond dipping isn t just for kids - it is a truly fascinating activity for people of all ages! No need to book, just come along, wear your wellies and find out more about the aquatic creatures you catch. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Contact for Information: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: South Lodge car park, Mugdock Country Park, G62 8EJ

20 Thursday 4th September 30 Film Night: Don Whillans Myth and Legend 7.30pm 8.45pm In the 1950 s British climbing witnessed an explosion in standards unlike anything seen before, or since and it was entirely due to two working class lads from Manchester - Joe Brown and Don Whillans. This film features some of the many epics in Don Whillans climbing career - spanning the Alps to Patagonia, Annapurna to Everest. It also brings out some of Don s tremendous humour and devastating wit. The film captures a time that is gone now. A time when political correctness hadn t been invented, interwoven with a story about a climbing genius, the like of whom we ll never see again. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Osprey Room at the Visitor Centre, G62 8EL 3 donation for refreshments 31 Volunteer day at RSPB Loch Lomond 10am 4pm RSPB Loch Lomond is one of the best places for wildlife in Scotland. With amazing views over Loch Lomond and the hills, ancient oak woodlands and wildlife-rich wetlands, it is the ideal location to get close to nature. This is your opportunity to join in some practical conservation work on site and help RSPB staff give nature a home! Bring lunch and we will be able to eat out in this gorgeous setting. Leader/Organisation: Becky Austin, RSPB Distance: 4 miles Contact for Booking: , rebecca.austin@rspb.org.uk Meeting Point: Gartocharn (we will give you more details when you book) Min age 18 or 12 if accompanied by an adult 20

21 Friday 5th September 32 The John Muir Way Balloch to Helensburgh 9.30am 4.30pm Celebrate the father of national parks by tramping a section of the John Muir Way from Balloch to Helensburgh over the Gouk Hill and Ben Bowie. Stunning views of Loch Lomond. This route has some muddy steep sections, but worth it! Leader/Organisation: Matt Dale, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Grade: 1 Distance: up to 15km Contact for Booking: Matt Dale or matthew.dale@lochlomond-trossachs.org Meeting Point: Balloch Tourist Information Travel Arrangements: Parking opposite Balloch Train Station. Half hourly train service and bus station 5 minute walk away. Return to Balloch by free minibus The Bird Bus 10am 2pm Join the ranger on a whistle stop minibus tour around West Dunbartonshire looking for a mixture of bird species and taking in a variety of habitats. Bring along your binoculars and scopes. No prior knowledge necessary as we will help you learn along the way. 12+ Leader/Organisation: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Ranger Service Grade: 2 Distance: 2km Contact for Booking: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service or wdc.greenspace@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting point: Dumbarton Central Train Station 21

22 Friday 5th September 34 Go Batty in Milngavie 7.45pm 9.15pm Come along and learn about the real stars of the night! Search for perky pipistrelles and delightful Daubenton s on this bat-tastic ranger led evening visit to river, pond and woodland. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Milngavie Library & CE Centre Car Park, G62 8PN 22

23 35 Run n Park Balloch 9.30 am Saturday 6th September Under 11 s to be accompanied by an adult Join in the weekly run at Balloch Park. There is no registration, no fee and no official recording of times. The route will take in some iconic views of Loch Lomond as well as the Walled Garden and of course Balloch Castle. Just turn up for a Run in the Park. Full route available on website. Distance: 5km Contact for Information: Maurice Donohue No need to book, to check run is going ahead phone Meeting Point: Balloch Park main gate, Drymen Road, G83 8JZ Travel Arrangements: parking available opposite main entrance to park. Balloch bus station and train stations close by. 36 Strathblane Hills Circular 10am 4pm 18+ A strenuous looped walk with great views. Head up and across the top of the Campsie Fells above Strathblane and head down and along the bottom of the hills through the beautiful Blane Valley. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 1 Distance: 13km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Outside Strathblane Primary School, Southview Road, Blanefield, G63 9JQ 23

24 Saturday 6th September 37 Urban Canoe Safari 10am 12.30pm and 1pm 3.30pm Enjoy an easy paddle along either the River Kelvin or the Forth and Clyde Canal. Learn the skills and techniques needed to paddle comfortably and find out about the history of canoes and the river or canal that you are paddling on. Discover a surprising amount of wildlife in an urban setting, you ll maybe even spot pike, roe deer, heron or the blue streak as a kingfisher flies by. Leader/Organisation: Wild by Nature, Level: Beginners Distance: 6km Contact for Booking: info@wildbynature.eu or Meeting Point: Adventure base, Unit 21a Broadcroft, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HP Additional Information: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian per person 24

25 Saturday 6th September 38 Introduction to Hill Walking 10.30am 3pm Come along on an introduction to hill walking for people with a good level of fitness. The walk will start at Auchnacraig and head into the Kilpatrick Hills, with wonderful views of Glasgow and the surrounding area. Bring a packed lunch. Leader/Organisation: Derek Shannan, Community Ranger for Renfrewshire, Kilpatrick Hills and Drumchapel. Grade: 1-2 Contact for Booking: or scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Meeting Point: Auchnacraig car park, Cochno Road, Faifley, G81 5QN Travel Arrangements: car parking at car park Scoot along Strathkelvin Railway Way, Strathblane 11am 3pm Join the Ranger and staff and volunteers from Clyde Shopmobility for a guided walk on wheels along the foot of the Campsie Fells. Book a Clyde Shopmobility scooter (free healthy picnic included), bring your own wheels or just come for a walk along this smooth level path. We will show you how to work the scooters and let you know all about the service as well as taking in the breathtaking scenery. Leader/Organisation: Clyde Shop Mobility and East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Grade: 3 5 to book scooter, this gives one year s free access to the scooters Distance: approx 10km Contact for Booking: Kate Coleman Clyde Shop Mobility or or kate.coleman@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting point: Parish Church car park, Strathblane Road, Strathblane, G63 9AB if scooter hire not required 25

26 Saturday 6th September 40 Tall Tales of Tall Trees, Balloch 1pm 4pm Join tree expert Ian Sinclair and the ranger on a stroll around Balloch Park finding out about the exotic tree collections. Learn about their uses and pick up some helpful tips on how to identify them. Leader/Organisation: Ian Sinclair Grade: 3 Distance: 5km Contact for Booking: Gillian Neil, West Dunbartonshire Council Ranger Service or wdc.greenspace@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Meeting Point: Balloch Castle Travel Arrangements: car parking available in the park. Follow brown tourist signs from Balloch. Train Station and Bus station around 15 minute walk. 41 Mugdock Castle Open! 2pm 5pm It s your chance to climb to the top of the castle tower and take in thegreat view from the top! Enjoy a tour, find out more about the Clan Graham and visit the dungeon if you dare. Contact for Information: Mugdock Country Park office, office@mugdock.org or Meeting Point: Mugdock Castle, a 1km walk from Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre Under 5 s free Adults 1.50, children 1 Last entry 4.40pm 26

27 Sunday 7th September 42 Dr. Bike Session, Mugdock 10am 12.30pm and 1pm 4pm health and safety check for your bike, make sure your bike is fit for action! Includes general adjustments and advice. Leader/Organisation: Cycleform Contact for Booking: No need to book, just turn up Meeting Point: In the marquee, Visitor Centre, Mugdock Country Park, G62 8EL 43 Fabulous Fossils of Lennoxtown (Adults) 10am 12pm An event that has been 500 million years in the making! Who would have thought that Lennoxtown was once at the bottom of an ancient ocean?! Search for amazing ammonites and tremendous trilobites as well as many other delightful shell fossils on this Ranger led walk in the foothills of the Campsie Fells. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 2 Distance: 3km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: At junction of Crow Road and Lennox Road, Lennoxtown, G66 7HW

28 Sunday 7th September 44 Fabulous Fossils of Lennoxtown (Families) 1pm 3.30pm An event that has been 500 million years in the making! Who would have thought that Lennoxtown was once at the bottom of an ancient ocean?! Search for amazing ammonites and tremendous trilobites as well as many other delightful shell fossils on this Ranger led walk in the foothills of the Campsie Fells. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 2 Distance: 3km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: At junction of Crow Road and Lennox Road, Lennoxtown, G66 7HW Walk the Blane Valley 1pm 5pm From exploding volcanoes to great estates, creeping glaciers to stunning vistas. Enjoy exploring the beautiful landscape of the Blane Valley on this ranger led walk. Learn more about the history, wildlife and geology with help from Glasgow Geoconservation Society. Leader/Organisation: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service Grade: 2 Distance: 9km Contact for Booking: East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service or rangers@mugdock.org Meeting Point: Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, G62 8EL

29 46 A Walk through Time - Old Kilpatrick, Bowling and Milton 11am 3pm Sunday 7th September 7+ Local historian, Dave Carson brings the archaeological and industrial heritage of this fascinating area to life on this walk with great views and plenty of wildlife! Leader/Organisation: Dave Carson, Clydebank Local History Society Grade: 3 Distance: 5km Contact for Booking: Dave Carson or s_david.carson@ntlworld.com Meeting Point: The Saltings, Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5EU Travel Arrangements: car parking. Train or bus to Old Kilpatrick. Clydebank Local History Society 47 Mugdock Castle Capers! 2pm 5pm As part of Stirling Doors Open Day celebrations Mugdock Trust hosts an afternoon of guided castle tours, BBQ and lots of medieval fun and games in the grounds. Are you brave enough to enter the grisly past of the castle? Contact for Information: Mugdock Country Park office: office@mugdock.org or Meeting Point: Mugdock Castle, a 1km walk from Mugdock Country Park visitor centre Under 5 s free Adults 1.50, children 1 Last entry 4.40pm 29

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