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Burgh of BearsdenKilmardinny Loch
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Burgh of BearsdenKilmardinny Loch
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in springtime at Kilmardinny
Loch
in Bearsden A public park / recreational area maintained by East Dunbartonshire Council. Popular with walkers and joggers and occasional anglers ( previously some large pike ). Many waterbirds - swans, ducks, grebe etc - surrounded by mixed woodland. Easy access from local residential areas and a limited parking area. The loch is near to Kilmardinny House. |
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Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Nesting Swan at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Swan at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Swan and ducks at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Ducklings at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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Ducklings at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden |
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 Carved
Beech Log
Bench
at Kilmardinny Loch |
 Carved
Beech Log
Bench
at Kilmardinny Loch |
 Location
map
for Kilmardinny
Loch
in Bearsden |
 Route
map
for Kilmardinny
Loch
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 Map of Craigdhu
Wedge
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 Map of Craigdhu
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CRAIGDHU WEDGE - DESCRIPTION:
Location: Bearsden / Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Map: OS Landranger 64
Distance: 2 miles ( 3km )
Time: 30 minutes
Terrain: very small hills; cyclepaths, quiet estate road
Kids with shiny new bikes will find this hidden cycle route ideal for a first foray.
Traffic-free paths are followed for a surprisingly quiet, albeit short trip which leads to a wood-fringed loch popular with strolling locals.
The start of the route is just to the left of an entrance to Craigdhu Primary School on Prestonfield, accessed off the B8050 via Drumcarn Drive.
Follow the green Allander Sports Centre sign to cycle through the Craigdhu Wedge community woodland on a good surfaced path alongside a burn.
Further on, go straight at a staggered path crossroads, keeping an eye out for dog walkers.
At Seafield Avenue, keep straight to find railings and a path running by the side of a small park.
Pedal on until you meet a path junction and go left, downhill.
Join the Kilmardinny Loch path at the bottom to circle this secluded waterbody.
Protected as a nature reserve, it is believed to have been formed during the Ice Age and is a haven for wildlife and birds including mute swans.
Attractive carved log benches might prove handy for a rest after the festive excess but younger riders will be racing to find the large Gruffalo that inhabits these parts.
Carved by Scottish sculptor Iain Chalmers, it brings the creation of resident and author Julia Donaldson vividly to life.
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