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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join us for a fun wee walk on the Spectacle E'e Falls Circular Route from Strathaven.
As per Spectacle E'e falls circular, Strathaven on Walk Highlands the route is a circular walk from the bustling market town of Strathaven heads out along the road and then down to cross the Avon Water before visiting a ruined mill and the Spectacle E'e waterfalls.

Saturday, 23 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

Getting there

By car: The starting point of this walk is a 33-minute drive from Glasgow City Centre. This is a circular walk, so we will be returning to the car park at the end of the walk.

Public transport: There is a train that runs to Hamilton Central Train Station or the No 267 Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station runs to Hamilton Bus Station and then No.13 to Strathaven a total journey time of 1 hour 40 minutes.

This is an easy walk that is suitable for those with reasonable fitness levels. Please wear suitable walking boots and bring your full waterproofs as well as plenty of layers with you. Please also make sure that you have plenty of food and water ( minimum 2 litres) with you.
We will be stopping in Strathaven for some coffee/lunch afterwards and access to public toilets.
I will also be driving to the walk and have 3 passenger seats available. Let me know if you would like a lift!

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 70187 44549
Nearest postcode:
ML10 6AF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking