University Walking Group

Thanks go to Ian for leading Saturday's walk down to and along the Allan, a very different aspect of Bridge of Allan. Thanks also to all who came along and enjoyed some pleasant weather and views.

Saturday. 22nd August.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30am.

Today's walk is down into Bridge of Allan and round Haws Park. This is the park next to the Allan Water. The walk is mainly flat with just a couple of short uphill stretches. The forecast is for sunny spells and light winds. Ian

Thanks Pat for leading on Saturday's walk to Cocksburn reservoir via the Black hill path, thanks also to all who joined us on the day. We met up in the Meadowpark for a farewell meal as Lynn is leaving Scotland to return to England to live. We wish her all the best for the future and hope to see her at some point in the future when she hopefully returns as a tourist!

Saturday 15th August.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30 am.

Today's walk is Blackhill to the reservoir.Blackhill is a small hill to the north west of the campus and the reservoir is Cocksburn. The walk has some lengthy uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for sunny spells and a gentle breeze.Stout footwear is advised as the path round Blackhill can be a bit lumpy and occasionally muddy.Ian

Thanks Rhonda for leading on our walk down to the river on Saturday and thanks also to all who joined us on a pleasantly warm day.

Saturday 8th August.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30am.

Today's walk is down the River Forth via Cornton Vale. The walk is mainly Flat with just a couple of short uphill bits. The forecast is for light cloud and a gentle breeze with maybe a shower thrown in later on. Ian

Thanks go to Ian for leading on the Mine path and golf course walk, and to all who came along. Pleasant weather with some mixed terrain and good uphill stretches to burn some calories!

Saturday 1st August.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30 am.

Today's walk is Bridge of Allan Golf course and Mine woods. The walk has some lengthy uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours.The forecast is for light cloud and a gentle breeze with maybe a shower later on. Ian

A few photos from our walk round Abbey Craig. A bit of a damp start but the sun did eventually appear. Thanks to all who came along.

Saturday 25th July.
Starts at the MacRobert Arts Centre at 10:30am.
Today's walk is up to the Abbey Craig. This is the volcanic plug topped off with the Wallace Monument. The walk has some lengthy uphill stretches and should last about 2 hours. The forecast is for light rain. Showers and a gentle breeze, so wet gear is advised. Ian