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Saturday, 8th November: Falls of Clyde:

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The Falls of Clyde and the UNESCO World Heritage village of New Lanark are a much loved tourist desnaon and have been visited by the walking group many mes over the past 40 years.

The walk, of about 7 miles, starts in the village of New Lanark. The village comprises, amongst other things, a Visitor Centre with Café (Mill 3), The Mechanic’s Workshop, and Robert Owen’s School. Mill 1 was renovated from its dilapidated state in the 1990s and is now the New Lanark Mill Hotel. The walk passes up and down the River Clyde, and includes Corehouse, Bonnington Linn, and Dundaff Linn.

Starting Point for the Walk:

On the road below the church on Braxfield Row/New Lanark Road – OS Reference NS 880 426.

Getting there: 32 miles / 59 minutes

Take your favourite route to the M74 towards Carlisle.  Exit the M74 at Junction 7 (Lanark/Larkhall) and turn left onto the A72 (brown signed New Lanark).  At the roundabout just before Garrion Bridge go left and at the Garrion Bridges Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A72 (Lanark) and continue through Rosebank, Crossford, and Kirkfieldbank.  Enter Lanark from the north side and, at the traffic lights, turn right to join the A73/A473 (brown signed New Lanark).  Continue through the town and past the train station.  At the roundabout take the 3rd exit (Hyndford Road) towards New Lanark.  Take a very sharp left turn into Braxfield Road (then onto New Lanark Road) and follow the signs to New Lanark.  On approaching the main car park for New Lanark turn right to zig-zag down to New Lanark.  Park on the street.  If there is no parking available return to the main car park (fee payable) and walk down to the village.  There are toilets and a café at the Visitor Centre.

The Walk:  Falls of Clyde Circular – 7 miles (11 km)

Staring from the old church, walk up the main road (New Lanark Road) and just before the road swings sharply to the right, turn left onto the signed Clyde Walkway.  Follow this woodland path downwards to the River Clyde and continue past Braxfield Park.  At the steep zig-zag path which climbs to the right, leave the views of the river and emerge into Castlebank Park.  Turn left onto the metalled park road and at the entrance to the park turn left onto St Patrick’s Road.  Follow this minor road to the end and turn left onto Chisholme Brae which passes the water works and meets the river again.

 

Continue onwards and after passing a few buildings turn left and cross the old bridge (Riverside Road).  Then turn left again into Kirkfield Road.  With the road rising gently, turn left through an old stone gateway onto a woodland track.  Follow this gently rising track watching out for wildlife and spectacular views of the river and falls.  The area is part of the Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve.  Continue past the ruins of Corra Castle and some minor falls and at Bonnington Linn cross the bridge to the east side of the river and turn left.  Continue on this gently descending path towards Corra Linn and the Falls of Clyde.  Pause at the viewing area for the Falls and then continue on the path down past the Bonnington hydro-electric power station at Corehouse.  Just past the power station bare left towards the river and continue onto a short stretch of boardwalk.  The path then continues towards the village and then passes The Mechanic’s Workshop, Robert Owen’s School, the site of Mill 4, the Institute for the Formation of Character, and Mill 3 (the New Lanark Visitor Centre and Café).  Return to the cars parked on the street or at the main car park.

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Saturday, 13th December: Trundling in Troon

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This year we return to the popular town of Troon for a coastal and inland walk of about 6 miles. Enjoy the bracing air of the seafront and the sheltered ambience of the local golf courses.

The walk will be followed by our annual Festive Lunch, this year being held at the Piersland House Hotel.

Glasgow Meeting Point:

Please meet at 0900 at Cresswell Street. For those requiring a lift, please ensure you request one when registering for the walk. Lifts will only be available where drivers are able to offer them.

Starting Point for the Walk:

Please meet at 1000 at Piersland House, Troon – OS Reference NS 330 298 (see map>). There should be adequate parking available but if there is a wedding on that day, park on the seafront at the South Beach Esplanade Car Park at the end of Craigend Road.

Getting there: 34 miles / 43 minutes

Take your favourite route out of Glasgow onto the M8 (Greenock). Exit onto the M77 (Kilmarnock) and continue down to the Dutch House Roundabout. Take the 3 rd exit onto the A78 (Irvine/Prestwick). At the next roundabout keep to the inside lane and take the 2 nd exit onto the A79 (Prestwick). Immediately on exiting the roundabout move to the righthand lane and turn right onto the B749 (Troon). Follow this down towards the sea. The Piersland House is on the right opposite the golf course.

The Walk:

Troon Seashore Loop – 6.25 miles (10 km) – Flat

Starting at the Piersland House, walk down to the South Beach Esplanade Car Park and head north along the promenade towards the centre of Troon. At Port Ronnald, turn right into Wood Road and continue into Templehill. Just before the Queens View Harbour Care Home, turn left on a path for a short distance and then turn right onto Port Ranald Drive. Continue past Morrisons into North Shore Road (B746) keeping to the seaward side of the road. The path veers away from the road for a pleasant walk northwards towards Barassie. There are toilets available on this section.

When the North Shore Road swings right into Kilmarnock Road, cross the busy road with care keeping to the south side of the Kilmarnock Road. The path gently ascends to cross the railway after which descend the steps and turn left to join the cycle path. After a short distance turn right and take the path through the woodland to emerge at the rear of an housing estate on the left and a golf course on the right. Continue on this path until Muirhead Primary School and turn right over a small bridge across the Darley Burn. After crossing the bridge, take the path to the left which passes Marr College on the right and their playing fields on the left. Exit the playing fields and turn right onto a short path that parrallells Dundonald Road.

At the crossing lights, cross the access road to the college, turn right towards the college and then left to pick up the old railway line (now a cycle track) which goes under the road and emerges at another golf course. Continue on this path, past the cemetery on the left, and turn briefly right and then left to continue on the cycle track. Follow this tree-lined cycle path until another bridge. Go under this bridge and turn left to follow a short access drive which joins Craigend Road (B749). Turn left, and follow the pathway back to the hotel which is on the righthand side.

After-walk Meal:

Arrangements have been made to be seated for lunch at 1345 at Piersland House, Troon. Those who have booked in advance will sit down for a Festive Lunch. The residual meal cost is £18.95 per person (for two courses, coffee, and mince pie). If you choose to have three courses, there is an additional cost of £7.00. Please pay for your own meal as usual, including any drinks. If you wish to add a tip for the staff, they would be most appreciative.

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Saturday, 10th January 2026: Clachan of Campsie

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This walk of about 6 miles starts with a short bus ride from Kirkintilloch.

Alighting from the bus in Clachan of Campsie, the walk picks up the John Muir Way for a lovely meander back to Kirkintilloch. The route broadly follows the Glazert Water. It runs close to the Celtic FC Football Training Centre, through Lennoxtown and eventually joins the River Kelvin north of Kirkintilloch.

Thereafter, it is a short walk into town and back to the starting point.

Within a radius of about 10 miles

A wiggle around Houston

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The Walk: Houston and Bridge of Weir Circular (7.4 miles/12km)

From the Carrick Centre, walk along Main Street to the junction with South Street and turn right. Passing the Mercat Cross, go to the end of the street and turn left into Bogstonhill Road. At the junction with North Street, turn left for a short distance before turning right into a passageway, Lyles Land. Follow this uphill to join Cricket Field Lane. Exit Cricket Field Lane and turn left onto Kilmacolm Road. Cross the main road with care and continue onto Kilallen Road. Continue along this quiet road until the T-junction with Warlock Road. Turn left and follow the road all the way to Bridge of Weir. Turn right into Houston Road and at the traffic lights turn left heading towards the village centre. Cross Main Road and take the first right, into Torr Road, and then turn left to join a cycle track. The track runs parallel to the main road. Continue onward until a bridge over Crosslee Road and then exit the cycle track to turn right into Crosslee Road. At the junction with Barochan Road turn left (this road becomes Houston Road in Crosslee). At the pedestrian lights take a small lane on the left. Cross to the right-hand pavement and take the path which circles the school and passes the cemetery. Proceed under the Bridge of Weir Road (B790), using the underpass, and turn left. Follow the pavement to the roundabout and continue straight on towards the Carrick Centre and the starting point.

Within a radius of about 20 miles

Winds of Change

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A few miles southwest of Eaglesham, there is the largest onshore windfarm in Britain and the second largest in Europe. The Whitelees Windfarm originally consisted of 140 turbines which were commissioned in 2008. Since then, there have been two further installation phases. This has added another 75 turbines. Together, the windfarm can generate 539MW and power 350,000 homes. There are also 130km of gravel paths and tracks making this a great place for an easy walk of about 11km.

The Walk:  Whitelee Windfarm (c7.0 miles/12km)

Leave the car park and return to the access road, then turn right to go round a barrier and down a track that drops then rises again to a junction.  Turn left and continue for 300m before turning right onto a path signposted for “Lochgoin”.  Ignoring the path to the left (a bike trail), continue until another junction and turn left.  Continue following the signposts for the Lochgoin Reservoir.  The path runs between Dunwan Dam and Lochgoin Reservoir.  The viewpoint on Blackwood Hill affords good views of Ben More and the Campsie Fells.  The viewpoint is a short detour to the left from the main path.

After Blackwood Hill, rejoin the main path and turn left, passing Turbine 43.  Following the signposts, continue past Turbine 88 and turn right at the crossroads.  Continue past Turbine 73 onward to Turbine 27.  Ignoring the track to the right, continue to the junction near Turbine 13 and turn right.  Continue on, past Turbine 6, towards Lochgoin Farm (where there is a toilet) and the Lochgoin Monument.  The farm, which is now a small museum, was a noted refuge for Covenanters in the 17th century.  Illegal assemblies were held on Eaglesham Moor during what became known as “The Killing Times”.  The Lochgoin Monument was built in 1896 in memory of John Howie, author of the 1775 book Scots Worthies.  The book was about the lives of the covenanters.

After visiting the museum, rejoin the path and take the first signpost on the right.  The track passes Turbine 11, Turbine 26, and Turbine 42 before rejoining the outward route to return to the Visitor Centre.

Within a radius of about 20 miles

Trekking in the Trossachs

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Aberfoyle is an important gateway to the Trossachs. Between the outskirts of Aberfoyle and the foothills of Ben Lomond lies the great forest of Loch Ard. Our route will use a series of mainly, gently graded forest roads and trails in and around Loch Ard Forest. Walking surfaces are generally good and mud free.

Starting Point for the Walk:

The Scottish Wool Centre – OS Reference NN 522 008.  The centre is situated at the east end of the large Car Park in Aberfoyle.  There are toilets nearby.

Getting there: 26 miles / 52 minutes

Directions from Cresswell Street, Glasgow.

Take your favourite route out of Glasgow to Strathblane on the A81 (or towards Carbeth on the A809 and turn right onto the B834 and then left to join the A81 towards Aberfoyle).

At the roundabout on the outskirts of Aberfoyle (by the Rob Roy Hotel), turn left onto the A821.  After about 1 mile, on the Main Street in Aberfoyle, turn left at the sign “Parking/Scottish Wool Centre”.  Almost immediately, turn left into the east section of the large Car Park and aim to use the parking bays close to The Scottish Wool Centre.

 

The Walk:  Trekking the Trossachs (7 miles/11km)

From the Scottish Wool Centre, take the footpath along the southern edge of the Car Park.  Then cross the B829 and take the footpath along the side of the B829.  Head west for 1 mile towards the hamlet of Milton.  At Milton, follow the forestry road signposted for ‘Milton Forestry Car Park’.  After 0.1 mile, turn right onto another forestry road.  Follow this road along the southern shore of Loch Ard.  After 2 miles turn sharp left and follow the forestry road that climbs “on and off” for 0.7 mile to reach the west end of Lochan a’ Ghleannain.  Continue along the north shore of Lochan a’ Ghleannain for 0.25 mile and then decend 0.8 mile to Milton Forestry Car Park.

From the Car Park take a forest path, that goes in a broadly southerly direction, and follow it for 0.2 mile to the rather splendid footbridge across Duchray Water.

 

After crossing Duchray Water, follow the forest path for 0.3 mile.  This then becomes a forestry road that heads in a broadly Southwesterly direction.  Continue on this for 0.7 mile to reach a gate at the west end of Lochan Spling.

Turn left and follow the forestry road along the shore of Lochan Spling for 0.5 mile.  Then, continue straight through the “crossroads” for a further 0.7 mile to reach a minor road at Kirkton on the outskirts of Aberfoyle.  Turn left, and follow this minor road for 0.25 mile, crossing the River Forth, to reach the large Car Park where the walk started.  Then follow the footpath along the southern edge of the Car Park back to The Scottish Wool Centre.

Within a radius of about 20 miles

Spectacle E’e Falls

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This gem of a walk, with great panoramic views, starts in Strathaven Park and heads south through the town towards Sandford. Leaving the B7086, the route then cuts across country to a footbridge over the Avon Water. There is then a short steady climb up to the falls, following the course of the Kype Water.

After taking in the falls, the path continues its climb to the other side of the valley, before joining a small road leading into Sandford. Following the gently rising road out of Sandford, the route then heads across country to join an access road back to the Avon Water and the footbridge. This walk provides, on a clear day, glorious views over the surrounding countryside.

Getting there from Glasgow: 28 miles / 38 minutes

From Cresswell Street take your favourite route onto the M8 (westward), cross the Kingston Bridge and exit at Junction 20 to join the M74 (southwards). Exit the M74 at Junction 8 and take the A71 (westwards) to Strathaven. Park at the northern carpark of Strathaven Park (off George Allan Place) in Strathaven – OS Reference NS 697 450. There are toilets available in John Hastie Park.

The Walk: Spectacle E’e Falls (6.5 miles/10km)

From the car park, cross Strathaven Park (which, according to maps, comprises Strathaven Park, George Allan Park and John Hastie Park). This area is collectively known as Strathaven park. Pass the boating pond and bowling green and exit left onto Lethame Road. At the traffic lights, cross straight over into Common Green and then left into Bridge Street. Turn right over the old bridge, crossing the Powmillon Burn, and cross Kirk Street into Todshill Street. Continue into Avon View and then turn right into Newton Road. Continue through an area of housing and then onto a country road. At the fork in the road go left on a single-track road and follow this until it meets the B7086. Cross the B7086 and go uphill until a finger post on the right, indicates a route to the Spectacle E’e Falls. Continue past this until a gravel track leads off to the right. Follow this track and at the junction turn right. Continue slightly downhill until a small path leads off to the right. Follow this until it meets a slighter larger path. Turn left and go down hill to the footbridge over the Avon Water.

Cross the footbridge and turn right to follow a narrow, uneven path along the side of the Kype Water. This rising path passes the Falls (a minor diversion from the main path). Take time to enjoy the views of the falls before rejoining the main path. Continue the climb to the top of the gorge looking out for the Kype Water below. At the top of the climb, cross a field and exit it through a gate/style. Turn right into Waterside Street, passing the old mill, and continue into Sandford. At the junction turn left into Sandford Road and follow the road as it gently climbs. At a finger post on the left (Waukmill), go through the gate and follow a broad path by a copse of trees. At the bottom of the copse cross a style and turn left into a narrow lane/path which, after a short distance, exits onto the bend of a small road. Turn right and gently descend to the Avon Water. The road passes around the front of a large bungalow, complete with ducks and duck pond. Continue past the garage and through the gate to join a small path that tracks the course of the river on the east side. At the footbridge, which was crossed on the way out, cross the river again but this time, turn right to follow the course of the river on the west bank. After a short distance this path curves left and ascends a short hill to join the farm track used on the outward journey. At the B7086, turn right and follow this road back into Strathaven. Immediately before Kirk Street turn right to descend wooden steps. Note the remains of Strathaven Castle high above. The walkway exits onto a small road which joins Stonehouse Road. Cross the road, and enter Bridge Street before turning right into Waterside Street. At the green, cut left (noting The Waterside), cross a grassy area, and then turn right onto the A723. Follow this road until Holm Street and turn left to re-enter Strathaven Park. Head north, past the Strathaven Miniature Railway, to end the walk at the car park.

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Maryhill/Kirkintilloch

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This walk starts in the Maryhill Road in the west end of Glasgow and, after passing Mackintosh’s Ruchill Church Hall, joins the nearby branch canal. Heading north on the towpath, towards Stockingfield Junction, there will be time for a short diversion to the lookout in Stockingfield Park. The route then crosses the canal on the new footbridge to join the Forth & Clyde Canal. From here it is plain sailing along the canal towards Lambshill and the Possil Loch nature reserve. Passing Bishopbriggs and Cadder, the walk ends in Kirkintilloch before a return journey to the city by bus.

Starting Point for the Walk:

At the corner of Maryhill Road/Shakespeare Street by Tesco Extra – OS Reference NS 571 683.  Toilets are available in Tesco.

Getting there: 1.5 miles / 6 minutes

Directions from Cresswell Street, Glasgow.

From Cresswell Street turn right into Byres Road and then left onto Great Western Road.  Turn right into Kirklee Road, cross the River Kelvin, and turn left into Garrioch Road.  There is pre-booked parking available at Tesco (turn right after Contin Place).  This costs £6.25 from Park with Horizon Parking .  There is also a small car park adjacent to Ruchill Parish Church halls (in Shakespeare Street near the canal).  From Garrioch Road turn right into Maryhill Road and then turn left into Shakespeare Street.

The Walk:  Maryhill to Kirkintilloch (7.5 miles/12km)

From Tesco Extra on Maryhill Road, cross Maryhill Road at the traffic lights and walk up Shakespeare Street to the Glasgow Branch of the Forth and Clyde Canal, passing the hall to Ruchill Parish Church designed by CR Mackintosh.  Turning west under Ruchill Street bridge continue along the towing path to Stockingfield Junction and over the new footbridge.  Take a short diversion here to the lookout in Stockingfield Park.

Returning to the towing path head northeast towards Lambhill and pass the former stables for barge towing horses.  From here it is a short distance along the towpath to the entrance to Possil Loch Nature Reserve.  It is possible to walk around the reserve, but the path is far from the loch and is close to the busy Balmore Road.  Continue along the towpath and pass a lookout over the loch.  Leaving the lookout, it is another short distance to the nature reserve exit.  At this point the canal is straight for quite a long stretch – a time for conversation.

Continue on the towpath until Farm Bridge, passing Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on the opposite side of the canal.  The next place on this walk is Cadder with its Roman history – the site of a Roman Fort and the Antonine Wall with a commanding view to the north and the heathens that lived there.  After leaving Cadder walk under the Hungryside Bridge (the road to Torrance) and continue onwards until the Glasgow Bridge where The Stables restaurant is located.

After refreshments, those walkers continuing to Kirkintilloch can walk the final 1.5 miles into the town.  The towpath passes the Millenium Bridge and the Southbank Marina to the Townhead Bridge.  From there it is a short distance to the bus stop on Catherine Street.  The express X85 or X87 buses leave for Buchanan Street Bus Station every quarter hour (journey time about 35 minutes).

Those wanting to return to Glasgow Buchanan Street from The Stables can catch an 89 bus from the stop across the Glasgow Road from The Stables.  Buses leave at 19 and 59 minutes past the hour (journey time about 40 minutes).

Note: Times and bus services correct at May 2025.

Within a radius of about 20 miles

Clyde Valley/Dalzell Estate:

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Starting at the Strathclyde Country Park this walk follows the course of the Clyde to the RSPB Baron’s Haugh Nature Reserve near Motherwell. After passing the Reserve, with the river on the right, the planned route enters the Dalzell Estate. There are many interesting things to see, and time will allow for views of Dalzell House (privately owned), the Japanese Garden, and Sow Bridge.Passing the RSPB Reserve again, this time on the landward side, the route rejoins the Clyde Walkway for the return trip.

Starting Point for the Walk:

Watersports Centre car park at Strathclyde Country Park – OS Reference NS 731 565.  Café and toilets are available in the Centre.

Getting there: 16 miles / 23 minutes

Take your favourite route out of Glasgow onto the M74 (South).  Exit M74 at Junction 6 onto A723 (Motherwell / Wishaw) and keep to left-hand lane until traffic lights.  Turn left into Strathclyde Country Park and take the first turning on the left towards the Watersports Centre.  Continue just past the Centre and turn right into the Watersports Centre car park.

The Walk:  Clyde Valley and Dalzell Estate (6 miles/10km)

The walk starts from the Watersports Centre car park, passes the Centre and continues through another car park which was passed on the way towards the Centre.  Exit this small car park and at a fork in the path bear right and continue under the road bridge to join the Clyde Walkway going south.  The path deviates briefly into a housing estate before returning towards the river via a signed route through woodland.  A cemetery lies to the left after which the path widens before going under an impressive railway viaduct.

From the railway viaduct, continue onward, and where the path splits, bear right.  Following this path, go through a metal gate before reaching a flood prevention scheme.  Descend the bank, cross a flat area, and ascend the bank on the far side.  The Barons Haugh Nature Reserve lies to the left.  Passing the Centenary Bird Hide, through another metal gate, and then passed another bird hide, the path descends to a bench facing the River Clyde.  At the Information Board turn left heading inland beside the Dalzell Burn until a sign for the Dalzell Estate.  Turn left, cross the burn, and then turn immediately right.  At the next fork, turn left and ascend some steps.  Keep the railings to the right and continue until a broad path.  At this point, turn left and follow the path until two sculpted wooden benches.

Continue on this path until it reaches a road.  Look to the right for views of Dalzell House, but turn left and pass a Japanese garden to the right.  Pause to look around.  Next, cross the Sow Bridge and turn right following the path until the top end of a horse paddock.  Turn left and follow a path through the woods, taking a left fork when the path splits.  On reaching a road, cross it and take the path opposite.  At this point there is a car park to the right.

Follow this path, with fields to the right and paths leading off to bird hides on your left.  Barons Haugh Nature Reserve is again on the left.  On the termination of a fence on the left, take the path leading off to the left.  Continue until a metal gate on the left (this is one of the metal gates passed on the outward part of the walk).  Turn right, and retrace the route back to the starting point of the walk.

Within a radius of about 10 miles

Tannahill Walkway

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This rewarding walk follows the Tannahill Walkway over Gleniffer Braes. The walk goes through the rugged upland Gleniffer Braes Country Park in the county of Renfrewshire. The walk provides one of the best viewpoints across Glasgow and the Clyde Valley. With a distance of approximately 6 miles there will be plenty of time to take in the view.

Starting Point for the Walk:

Robertson Park Car Park PA2 8UQ, located just off Gleniffer Road (B775) in Paisley – OS Reference NS 455 606.

NOTE: There are no toilet facilities at the car park.

Getting there: 15 miles/ 30 minutes

Take your usual route onto the M8 westbound (Greenock).  Exit M8 at Junction 27 onto A741 (Paisley).  At major crossroads near Lidl continue ahead onto A726 (East Kilbride) and keep left.  Go under the railway bridge and bear left and follow the ring road around Paisley.  At the Mill Street junction, keep to centre lanes and head across the junction onto the A761.  At Gordon Street bear left onto B774 (Causeyside Street).  Continue until Neilston Road and then bear right into Calside and continue southwards.  The road changes name to Park Road.  At the mini roundabout turn right into Stanley Road (B775).  It later becomes Gleniffer Road.  Continue on and eventually turn left into Robertson Car Park.  It is indicated by a small white sign on the right-hand side of the road.

The Walk:  Tannahill Walkway and Gleniffer Braes (6 miles/10 km)

Starting at Robertson Park Car Park (with excellent panoramic views of Paisley and the surrounding area) exit the car park via a gate above the play park.  Head diagonally across grassland to pick up a rough track which soon meets the Tannahill Walkway (named after Paisley weaver, poet and song writer Robert Tannahill – born in 1874).  At the end of the track in Robertson Park exit via the metal gate.  Cross Sergeant Law Road and enter Gleniffer Braes.  Take the high track across open ground on the right-hand side (cattle may be grazing nearby) and follow near to the line of the fence and trees which mark the boundary with Paisley Golf Club.  Cross open ground, heading towards the Club House flagpole, to the golf club car park.  Exit the car park via the gate into a grass area.  Maintain this course to pass through a copse of trees and pick up a very old (and potentially muddy) road.  Just off to the east side there is a standing stone.  Follow the track downhill to access a better road and follow this briefly before it bends away at the edge of woodland.  Enter the woods at the corner to join a trail heading downhill to the right.  Follow this path, crossing a small burn with a timber plank bridge, and continue downhill.  There is a Waterfall signpost (left) down steps to the Craigie Linn waterfall which is a worthwhile short diversion.  Continue along the main path and descend stone steps and walk down the wide path for about 500 yards until reaching a couple of benches.

Next continue back up the path before taking a right fork along the lower path.  Pass a small reservoir and then rejoin the outward path, back up the steps, past the waterfall sign, and then cross back over the burn.  At the signed Robertson Car Park, take the right-hand path, passing felled trees, and emerge at a metal gate at the road next to a small car park.  Follow the signs for Tannahill Walkway/Robertson Car Park.  Exit the small car park through a metal gate.  The path continues to rise giving open views over Paisley, Glasgow Airport and Greater Glasgow beyond. Continue to the left to avoid gorse and muddy areas until a further Tannahill Walkway sign shows the way over a small wooden pedestrian bridge (at Gleniffer Gorge).  Cross the bridge and follow the path downward to the right until Sergeant Law Road.  Cross the road and follow the path back to the starting point.