13th—14th September 2008 SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER BASE: FRASER CENTRE,

6. Traverse the Hills Start time Grade 9am 1 10. Reservoir and River Rove * Distance 11km Start time 10.30am Grade 3 EEE A S T From Dumgoyne Distillery to Ballagan Distance 6.5km Glen along the top of the Strathblane Take a minibus to the walk start, then hills, great views and a chance to see explore the Victorian reservoirs that some interesting geology. supply before travelling down DDD UNBARTONSHIRE

and across to the 7. The Whangie to Gallangad and back to Milngavie. Start time 9am Grade 1-2

Distance 12km W A L K I N G Waterfalls, rock formations and a How to Book neolithic settlement: you’ll see them all Numbers of participants on each walk on this walk across the . are restricted therefore to avoid disappointment we recommend FFF ESTIVAL 8. The Allander and Kelvin Walkway booking in advance by contacting: Start time 10am Grade 2 East & Distance 16km Country Park Ranger Service Follow the riverbank route once used by the Highland drovers bringing their Nr Milngavie Walking as part of a group is cattle south to market in the centre of Glasgow G62 8EL Glasgow. Tel. 0141 956 6586 fun and a great way to explore Email: [email protected] the countryside. All walks are 9. Milngavie & Mugdock Meander guided by experienced leaders so Start time 10am Grade 2 The Walking Festival is a partnership event between: there is no need to worry about Distance Council 13km Strathkelvin Ramblers getting lost. Our walk leaders A lovely circular walk through country & Milngavie Ramblers are knowledgeable in local estates, ancient woodland and by lochs East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger history and wildlife, and will be Service and reservoirs. Service glad to point out the many District Ranger Service West Dunbartonshire Ranger Service interesting sites along the routes. O N E Welcome East Dunbartonshire’s fifth WEEKEND Walking Festival gives 1 0 everyone the chance to experience a wide variety of SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER WONDERFUL walks within easy reach of WALKS Glasgow. Enjoy walking in BASE: CRAIGHEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE, some of Central ’s best settings, the , the Kelvin Valley and 1. Meikle Bin Triangle the Kilpatrick Hills. Whether Start time 9.30am Grade 1 4. Off road—Milton of Campsie to you want a strenuous climb Distance 13km experience to the tops or a scenic Start time Grade From Milton of Campsie to 11.30am 2—3 wander along level paths, Distance the Festival offers walks for Queenzieburn - the long way round! 12.5km all abilities. Climb up and over the Campsie Fells to A great walk on good paths with lots

the top of Meikle Bin, then head down to of variety and constantly changing e x p l o r e Booking scenery. There is a booking fee of £3 Queenzieburn and get the minibus back. for adults to participate in

any number of challenging or moderate walks 2. Dungoil and Holehead 5. Three Top Spots throughout the event. There Start time Grade d i s c o v e r Start time 9am Grade 1—2 11pm 3 is no charge for gentle walks Distance Distance 8.5km 6.5km and the Festival is also free Travel by minibus to get superb views for young people aged 18 Climb up to the craggy mini mountain and under. See back page for top of Dungoil in the Campsie Fells, from 3 different trig point pillars. how to book. following a good forestry track. Then Enjoy 3 lovely short walks and feel on e n j o y stride out onto the open hill at Holehead top of the world without ever having Walk Grades to go uphill. *Suitable for most abilities, but and back down over rough ground to the Take advantage of our doesn’t comply with all Crow Road. minibuses to walk wheelchair access standards.

Contact us for more details. linear routes which Stay for the Weekend would normally require Grade 3 shorter walks on mainly 3. A Classic Walk in the Kelvin Valley There are a great variety of places to stay 2 cars. level, surfaced paths. Start time 10am Grade 2 in East Dunbartonshire from homely B&B Minibus transport to Distance 16km to Country Hotels. Log on to and from the walk start Grade 2 longer walks mainly on www.eatsleepandplay.co.uk for more Experience a bit of everything including point is free and surfaced paths with hilly sec- information. refreshments are tions. huge views from the Roman fort on Bar provided at the walk Hill, the lazy Forth and Clyde Canal and For public transport phone: Grade 1 good level of fitness the marshlands of Dumbreck. bases. required, longer walks 08457 484950 Scotrail usually over some hilly and 0870 6082 608 Bus Traveline Scotland rough terrain, may involve steep www.travelinescotland.com ascents and descents.