Pollok Country Park in Autumn is a breath-taking sight. The magnificent mature woodlands bathed in late summer sun are a kaleidoscope of fire and gold. This would be reason enough to visit, but the clincher for me is the fact that a fascinating walk can be rounded off with a large […]
Greeto Bridge, Largs Walk by Rona Simpson Difficulty: Easy/moderate, depending on your knees (steep, but short)Starting Point: Car Park opposite Nardini’s (if you fancy a reward ice cream on your return) or the small car park at the top of Flatt Road (if you want to shave off a little Read more…
The Walk…Cumbrae – Farland Point Walk (Accessible) by Rona Simpson Difficulty: This is an accessible route that can be done by all. There is an all abilities kissing gate at the Point which can facilitate wheelchair/mobility scooter use (using a Radar Lock Key).Starting Point: Millport PierDistance: 3.5 milesPoints of Interest: Read more…
The Walk…Woodland Trails at Locherwood and Ladymuir by Rona Simpson Begin: Car park on B789 between Kilmacolm and Lochwinnoch: Locherwood Car ParkDifficulty: ModerateTerrain: Mostly flat but can get very boggy in some seasonsDistance: 7 / 7.5kmNature Spot: Possibility spotting birds of prey like Hen Harriers, Buzzards and Kestrels. In summer Read more…
The Walk…Ardgowan woodland bluebell walk by Rona Simpson Where: InverkipDifficulty: EasyTerrain: Mostly flat, some road, some forest tracks & some coastal pathDistance: Longer route about 5 or 6km – although shorter routes are possibleGetting there: Park at the Marina then make your way to the beach to begin the walk Read more…
Walk: Build your ownAdventure by Rona SimpsonIf you want to plan your own woodland adventure and are not sure of where to go, why not access Scotland’s environment map? https://map.environment.gov.scot/sewebmap/It is an incredible tool that can reveal all sorts of information about your surrounding area including ancient woodlands and other Read more…
Glennifer Braes Walk by Rona Simpson Length: 6.4 miles with 700ft of elevationDuration: 2-3 hoursRating: ModeratePoints of Interest: Tannahill Well, rare species including waxcap mushrooms, spectacular views, Glen Park Willow Arch and Craigielinn Waterfall *Click here for a downloadable map The Walk A fantastic walk up and down the braes Read more…
Parkhill Woods/Johnstone Loop, Lochwinnoch by Rona Simpson Length: 4K (each section)Duration: 1-2 hours – depending on stops and which route you decide to take.Rating: EasyPoints of Interest: Grotto, remains of Collegiate Church and Betty McKeller poetry viewpointsNature spotting: Tawny owls, great spotted woodpeckers, chiffchaffs, willow warblers and blackcaps. The Walk Read more…
A great walk with panoramic views over the Clyde valley to Arran and the Cowal Peninsula…
This lovely walk follows the Gryffe Water as it meanders through open countryside from Kilmacolm to Quarriers village. Affording plenty of places to picnic and a great wild swimming spot if you are feeling brave enough…