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Photographs of Kilmardinny Loch

nature and wildlife reserve in Bearsden

Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Kilmardinny Loch

 is a public park / recreational area

that is maintained by East Dunbartonshire Council.

It is popular  with walkers and joggers and occasional anglers

 ( there were previously 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.

 

Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Iris at Kilmardinny Loch


 


Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Iris at Kilmardinny Loch





Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Iris at Kilmardinny Loch




Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Daffodils at Kilmardinny Loch





Fishing at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Fishing at Kilmardinny Loch



Swans and Ducks at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Swans and Ducks at Kilmardinny Loch



Swans and ducks at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Swans and ducks at Kilmardinny Loch





Swans at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Swans at Kilmardinny Loch





Swans at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Swans at Kilmardinny Loch





Swans at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Swans at Kilmardinny Loch





Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch





Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch






Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch





Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch






Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Water Birds at Kilmardinny Loch




Carved Beech Log Bench at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden




Carved Beech Log Bench at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden





Carved Beech Log Bench at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden






Carved Beech Log Bench at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden






Iris at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Iris at Kilmardinny Loch





Iris and Rhododendrons at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Iris and Rhododendrons at Kilmardinny Loch





Iris at Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

Iris at Kilmardinny Loch





Location map for Kilmardinny Loch in Bearsden

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

Map of Craigdhu Wedge









Map of Craigdhu Wedge

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.




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