Virtual Campsie Countryside Walks

Welcome to Mayfest 2021

Virtual Campsie
Countryside Walks

Countryside Walk #1

The area surrounding the Campsies has many excellent walks suitable for all abilities all of which feature amazing views. As part of our Campsie Mayfest, a countryside walk is normally held annually with the Strathkelvin Ramblers however, due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are bringing some countryside walks to you virtually.

Our first of 3 countryside walks is the Campsie Glen walk from Clachan of Campsie.

This walk features excellent scenery and is a great walk for all of the family. You can also explore the area around Clachan of Campsie which has more walks, shops, an art gallery and cafe.

There are many areas to explore along the river and waterfall on this walk but please make sure to keep an eye on children and take caution with steep drops, water and rocks.

Countryside Walk #2

The area surrounding the Campsies has many excellent walks suitable for all abilities all of which feature amazing views. As part of our Campsie Mayfest, a countryside walk is normally held annually with the Strathkelvin Ramblers however, due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are bringing some countryside walks to you virtually.

Our second of 3 countryside walks is the Campsie Glen Waterfall walk. To do this walk, you can park your car at the Campsie Glen Waterfall car park and walk through the stone wall, then take the path to the left to complete the 5 minute walk. Alternatively, you can walk from Clachan of Campsie by doing the Campsie Glen walk and going up the path to the right next to the information panel.

This walk features excellent scenery and a waterfall.

There are many areas to explore on this walk, however, it is a steep path so will not be suitable for all. Please also make sure to keep an eye on children and take caution with steep drops, water and rocks.

You can also explore the area around Clachan of Campsie which has more walks such as the Campsies that are featured in the first two pictures provided, shops, an art gallery and cafe.

Countryside Walk #3

The area surrounding the Campsies has many excellent walks suitable for all abilities all of which feature amazing views. As part of our Campsie Mayfest, a countryside walk is normally held annually with the Strathkelvin Ramblers however, due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are bringing some countryside walks to you virtually.

Our third and final walk of our Virtual Campsie Mayfest 2021 is a popular one among locals and walkers alike and features amazing views of the Campsies, Ashenwell Dam and Alloch Dam.

This walk is 4 miles (6km) long and apart from the sloped farm road, is overall fairly level. The walk starts from the farm road next to Craighead Primary School that goes towards the slopes of the Campsies. Once the Campsies are in front of you at the top of the hilled farm road, keep walking along the road over the cattle grid for another few minutes. A path will appear to your left which will take you past Ashenwell Dams and through woodlands to Alloch Dam before you walk down another farm road to arrive at the main road between Milton of Campsie and Lennoxtown.

Milton of Campsie has many other places to explore including walks, a cafe and playground for children.