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6. Fin Glen to Earl’s Seat & Dumgoyne 10. Peat Cutting to Ship Building DDD UNBARTONSHIRE Start 9.30am Grade 1 Distance 14km Start 11am Grade 3 Distance 5.5km Take a long climb up the west side of Loop round lovely Moss then W A L K I N G F ESTIVAL Fin Glen to reach the highest point of the follow the Park Burn to the new marina . Take in the views then on the Forth and Clyde canal. head down off the hills via Dumgoyne. 11th --- 12th September 2010 7. Earl’s Hill, Hart Hill & Cringate Law Start 9am Grade 1– Distance 9km Climb three tops in the Fintry Hills, with great views, reservoirs and wind- e x p l o r e d i s c o v e r mills, a real gem! A mix of paths and moorland hillwalking. How to Book Numbers of participants on each walk are 8. Fin Glen & Allanhead restricted therefore to avoid Start 11.30am Grade 2+ Distance 12km disappointment we recommend See the Campsie Fells from a different booking in advance by contacting: perspective! Follow old tracks to explore East & Mugdock the hillside above — Country Park Ranger Service Fin Glen, Allanhead ruin, Alnwick Bridge and Campsie Glen. Nr G62 8EL e x p e r i e n c e e n j o y 9. The Highs and the Lows Tel. 0141 956 6586 Start 10am Grade 2 Distance 14km Email: [email protected] Follow the low lying Forth & Clyde The Walking Festival is a partnership event between: Walking as part of a group is fun and a Canal from Kirkintilloch to Kelvinhead & Milngavie Ramblers with a delightful detour over Bar and Council great way to explore the countryside. All Croy Hills. Highlights include the East Dunbartonshire & Mugdock Country Park Ranger walks are guided by experienced leaders Antonine Wall, a Roman fort and the Service so there is no need to worry about gorgeous Dullatur Marsh. Stirling District Ranger Service Strathkelvin Ramblers getting lost. Our walk leaders are West Dunbartonshire Ranger Service knowledgeable in local history and wildlife and will be glad to highlight the many points of interest along the routes.

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. Round and About Milngavie .About Round and Cowgate,Kirkintilloch (mainshopping street). By public Service bus: X85 from Buchannan Station,Bus Glasgow. train: By Thenearest train station Lenzie is (1.5 miles).For more information National Rail Enquiriestel. 08457 484950 or Traveline Scotland08712002233. 5 Start thegreatwalk together joining a Enjoy bywaysthat paths newer and old thelovely of surround village MugdockFinish upat Milngavie. Park. Country Saturday Sunday off the off A81, one southmile ofStrathblane and 3miles north ofMilngavie. Signage will lead tothe you Visitor Centre car park. By publictransport: The nearesttrain station Milngavie is (3 miles) phone Scotrail08457 484940.There scheduled is no service, bus servicescan be booked advancein on 0845128 4037. Howtogetto walkstart pointsHow togetto walkstart points butEast Dunbartonshire ‘n’ring ride bus

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