Glasgow Members’ Centre
Walks April-August 2013
Saturday 27th April 10:45am-15:00pm
Airds Moss RSPB reserve. Joint walk with Clyde MC with ranger, Steve Owen, on this
peat land habitat. Peat land restoration, interesting bog plants and nesting waders. Fairly
rough terrain. Meet at car park by Co-op in the middle of Muirkirk (on the A70 approx 12
miles east of Cumnock). Contact David Shenton 0141 776 5506
Saturday 18th May 11:00am-15:00pm
Ayr Gorge Woodlands SSSI
A spectacular walk on paths through ancient woodland above a steep ravine promises
good birdwatching, bluebells and rarer spring flowers. Park opposite Failford Inn on the
B743 near Mauchline. Contact Moira Wadsworth0141 339 6066
Saturday 22nd June 9:50am-16:30 pm
Isle of Bute - sea, woodland and heath birds and flowers
A scenic circular walk from Kilchattan over rough terrain to St Blane's chapel and back
through farmland. Meet at Calmac ticket office Wemyss Bay for 1015 ferry. Fare
approximately £8, minibus approximately £4.Contact Moira Wadsworth01413396066
Saturday 13th July 10:45am-16:00pm
Renton to Cardross over Carman Muir. Joint walk with Clyde MC. Scenic 6 mile walk
taking in moorland and woodlands. (Note tricky ford crossing.) Meet at Renton railway
station. Return to Renton or home by train from Cardross. Contact Jenny Maskell 01360
770336
Friday 26th July 19:00pm-21:00pm
Hogganfield Loch visit A Ranger led joint walk with Clyde MC around the loch and
farmland looking at how creating new habitats has attracted wildlife. Includes meadow,
hedgerow and a bee bank for solitary bees. Meet in car park at Hogganfield Loch. Contact
Jenny Maskell 01360770336
Saturday 10th August 13:30pm-16:00pm
Glen Moss SWT reserve Joint walk with Clyde MC.Guided walk with reserves manager,
Gill Smart. Mossland habitat, butterflies and dragonflies. Car park on High Street in the
centre of Kilmacolm. Contact Jenny Maskell 01360 770336
ALL WELCOME- An interest in, but no prior knowledge of natural history required. All walks are
taken at a gentle pace. Stout footwear and waterproofs are recommended. Please phone the
contact person nearer the time to confirm arrangements, for details of train times or to request
assistance with transport Please bring packed lunch. Finishing times are approximate.
Suggestions for walks and speakers welcome-contact Elspeth441@hotmail.co.uk
Glasgow Members’ Centre
Walks October 2012-March 2013
Saturday 20th October 11am-3pm
Falls of Clyde in Autumn- A walk through Clyde Valley Woodland National Nature
reserve. Meet at Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre New Lanark. Contact Moira Wadsworth
01413396066
Saturday 10th November 10.30am-2.30pm
RSPB Lochwinnoch-Look for winter waders, geese, woodland birds in this habitat rich
reserve. Meet at RSPB visitor centre. Contact Ann Brackenridge 01413342889
Sunday 20th January 2013.11am-2pm
Inland Waterway Walk- A winter birdwatching walk along the Forth and Clyde canal and
River Kelvin from Westerton to Kelvingrove galleries. Contact Moira Wadsworth
01413396066
Saturday 23rd February 11am-2.30pm
Winter trees revisited - Another chance to learn and apply winter tree id skills, this year in
Dawsholm Park. Bring hand lens, warm clothing and binoculars. Contact Elspeth
Mulholland 01419429872
Sunday 23rd March. 10am-2pm
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve-Winter waders, geese, and more on a walk
through this habitat rich reserve.RSPB have recently acquired part of Wards’ estate
adjacent to reserve for its wildlife value. Wet, muddy paths, wellies or walking boots
essential. Contact Elspeth Mulholland 0141942987
ALL WELCOME- An interest in, but no prior knowledge of natural history required.
All walks are taken at a gentle pace. Stout footwear and waterproofs are
recommended.
Please phone the contact person nearer the time to confirm arrangements, for
details of train times or to request assistance with transport Please bring packed
lunch. Finishing times are approximate.