Burgh of Bearsden

Kilmardinny Loch

Photographs of a walk round Kilmardinny Loch

wildlife and nature reserve in Bearsden

Woodlands at Kilmardinny Loch

The loch is a public park / recreational area
that is maintained by East Dunbartonshire Council.

It is popular with walkers and joggers
and previously by anglers
( there were some large pike ).

There are many waterbirds
- swans, ducks, grebe etc.

The loch is surrounded by mixed woodland.

Easy access is obtained from local residential areas
and there is a small parking area.

The loch is near to Kilmardinny House.

Woodlands

at Kilmardinny Loch

Daffodils

at Kilmardinny Loch

Woodlands

at Kilmardinny Loch

Swan

at Kilmardinny Loch

Woodlands

at Kilmardinny Loch

Heather

on route to / from

Kilmardinny Loch

Location map for Kilmardinny Loch

in Bearsden

Route map for Kilmardinny Loch walk in Bearsden

Route map for Kilmardinny Loch

in Bearsden

Map of Craigdhu Wedge

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.