Walking Festival
When
17 Sep 2011 - 02 Oct 2011
A walk in the countryside is one of the best ways to unwind and escape and the first East Renfrewshire walking festival offers a variety of walks which explore both natural and historical locations in the area.
Much of East Renfrewshire is still rural with lots of open countryside punctuated by attractive towns and villages. It is an ideal location to discover a variety of different walking experiences from beginner to the more advanced.
The festival offers walks for all abilities whether you want a senic wander along level paths or a more strenuous climb everyone has a chance to experience the benefits of an outdoor walk.
Walking Festival Events
Walking Festival: A Walk to the Craigie
27 September 2011
Neilston
Learn about landscape photography on this walk to the well known Neilston landmark.
Walking Festival: Around Busby
27 September 2011
Busby
Explore Busby and the surrounding areas on this walk led by the Eastwood Ramblers.
Rouken Glen Park Nature Walk
27 September 2011
Explore the wide variety of trees and wildlife to be found in Rouken Glen Park.
Barrhead Sports Centre Walking Group
27 September 2011
Join the Barrhead Sports Centre Walking Group on a Tuesday morning.
Whitelee Stroller Striders
27 September 2011
A weekly 4 mile walk around Whitelee Wind Farm with your little one safely tucked up in their buggy
Dams 2 Darnley Health Walks
28 September 2011
Our health walks are slightly longer than others covering a distance of 4 miles at a gentle pace.
The Rouken Glen Walking Group
28 September 2011
Rouken Glen Walking Group promotes "Walking For Wellbeing" every Wednesday morning.
First Steps Barrhead Walking Group
29 September 2011
The First Steps Barrhead Walking Group is ideal for first time walkers and those of low ability.
First Steps Eastwood Walking Group
29 September 2011
Giffnock
The First Steps Eastwood Walking Group is ideal for first time walkers and those of low ability.
Rouken Glen Park Tactile Tree Walk
30 September 2011
Learn a little about the history of Rouken Glen as well as the different kinds of trees and plants.
Greenbank Gardens Walk
01 October 2011
Join the head gardener for a walk around the National Trust Greenbank Garden and house.
Walking Festival: Neilston Pad and the Long Loch
01 October 2011
Neilston
Explore Neilston Pad and Loch Long with the Eastwood Ramblers.
