West Highland Way: Trailblazer Ochils and Campsie Fells

 Bearsden & District

Balmore - Cadder - Torrance

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Photographs of a circular bike ride

 from Balmore to Cadder,

then along the Forth & Clyde Canal

  and returning alongside the River Kelvin

 from Torrance

Coach House Inn at Balmore

Coach House Inn at Balmore

Balmore from the Scottish Gaelic "Baile Mòr"

meaning a large settlement.





Signpost at Balmore

Signpost at Balmore



Bridge over the Kelvin River

Bridge over the Kelvin River





Kelvin River

Kelvin River





Cadder Golf Course from the Kelvin River

Cadder Golf Course





Cawder House - Club house of Cadder golf course

Cawder House

- Club house of Cadder golf course


an early 17th century laird's house






Parish Church at Cadder

Cadder Parish Church





Cruise Boat on the Forth & Clyde Canal at Cadder

Cruise Boat

on the Forth & Clyde Canal

at Cadder






Hay bales at Torrance

Hay bales at Torrance





Road bridge over the River Kelvin

Road bridge over the River Kelvin

 at Torrance




River Kelvin at Torrance

River Kelvin at Torrance





River Kelvin at Torrance

River Kelvin at Torrance





Campsie Fells above Torrance Village

 Campsie Fells

above Torrance Village



Kelvin River

Kelvin River


Campsie Fells from the "Back of the Hill " road




Map of the Balmore , Cadder, Torrance area

Map of the Balmore, Cadder, Torrance area





Map of Mavis Valley

Map of Mavis Valley


 

Map of the Torrance area

Map of the Torrance area 



BALMORE - CADDER:  CYCLE ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Locaton: Stirlingshire
Map: OS Landranger 64
Dislanoe: 6 miles / 10km
Time: 1.5 hours
Terrain: flat; traffic-free paths ( some rough ), short road sections


Enjoy an interesting loop on a network of paths below the Campsie Fells. The route is very flat and mostly off-road — families or novices could walk the on-road sections.
Start from the north side of the Village Inn in Torrance to access a path below a playground. Keep left to join the start of an old rail line which leads out into the countryside.
Further on, follow the main path as it swings to the right by a golf course.
Go through a gate on the left, then cross the River Kelvin to arrive at an estate. Keep straight, up Hayston Road, to join a main road.
Turn right and ( first left, looking for a path ahead by a burn. Later go right, over a wooden bridge, to access a fine tranquil wooded section of the Forth and Clyde Canal.
Pedalling right along the towpath you pass under two bridges and by an inviting pub to reach Cadder Church.
Cycle by the right of the church where the road leads on to a rougher track. At the bottom keep straight, by a house, on to a path that leads through a golf course.
From there a sign directs you to the right for Torrance.





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Glasgow Visitor Guide - Colin Baxter Itchy Insider's Guide to Glasgow Glasgow Footprint Pocket Guide Glasgow Insight Pocket Guide Glasgow Guide Pub Companion Glasgow Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Rough Guide

Glasgow Insight Pocket GuideCollins Street Map of GlasgowGlasgow: Then & NowThey belonged to Glasgow Phillips Street Atlas of Glasgow & West Central Scotland Glasgow: The Photographic Atlas100 Hillwalks around Glasgow 50 Walks in Glasgow & SW Scotland

Visit Scotland - Touring Guide Scotland: Where to Stay - Hotels & Guest Houses Scotland: Where to Stay - Bed & Breakfast Rough Guide ScotlandScottish Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Lonely PlanetScotland's Highlands & Islands - Lonley Planet Great Glasgow StoriesGlasgow & Surroundings - Insight Guide

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More Wilderness Walks 50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay Skye - W.A.PoucherMagic of the Munros Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland by W.H.MurrayA Long Walk on the Isle of Skye

Classic Climbs - Central & Southern Highlands The Isle of Arran Lonely Planet, Walking in ScotlandPathfinder Guide: Skye and NW Highlands WalksPathfinder Guide: Fort William and Glen Coe Walks Rambler's Guide: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay - Chris Townsend









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