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Photographs of the West Highland Way

from its starting point in Milngavie Town Centre 

alongside the Allander River, across Mugdock Moor

and through Mugdock Country Park

to the Craigallian road bridge at the Khyber Pass.


West Highland Way leaving Milngavie





West Highland Way leaving Milngavie

Pond at Milngavie Library






West Highland Way alongside Allander River

West Highland Way

alongside Allander River



West Highland Way alongside Allander River

West Highland Way

alongside Allander River






Kilpatrick Hills from West Highland Way




West Highland Way across Mugdock Moor

West Highland Way

across Mugdock Moor






Bluebells in springtime in Mugdock Wood

Bluebells in springtime

 in Mugdock Wood






Bluebells in springtime in Mugdock Wood

Bluebells in springtime

 in Mugdock Wood






Bluebells in springtime in Mugdock Wood

Bluebells in springtime

 in Mugdock Wood






Milngavie Golf Club from Mugdock Country Park

Milngavie Golf Club

 from Mugdock Country Park






Milngavie Golf Club from Mugdock Country Park

Milngavie Golf Club

 from Mugdock Country Park






Scots Pine Trees in Mugdock Country Park

Scots Pine Trees

 in Mugdock Country Park





Campsie Fells from Mugdock Country Park

Campsie Fells from

from Mugdock Country Park






A/A gun site in Mugdock Country Park






A/A gun site in Mugdock Country Park

A/A gun site

in Mugdock Country Park

The gun sites were constructed during WWII

 in 1942 after the Clydebank Blitz

 and formed part of the Clyde Basin anti-aircraft defence.

 There are four placements for 3.7” guns.

The command post would have contained the fire-control instruments

 including a predictor, height finder and radar equipment.






A/A gun site in Mugdock Country Park






Mugdock Country Park







Exit at Khyber Pass from Mugdock Country Park

Exit at Khyber Pass

 from Mugdock Country Park







Exit at Khyber Pass from Mugdock Country Park

Exit at Khyber Pass

 
from Mugdock Country Park






The Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass





The Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass







Road over the Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass





Craigallian Bridge across Allander River at Khyber Pass

Craigallian Bridge across Allander River

 at the Khyber Pass






Craigallian Bridge across Allander River at Khyber Pass

Craigallian Bridge across Allander River

 at the Khyber Pass






Allander River at Khyber Pass

Allander River

 at the Khyber Pass





Map of Mugdock Country Park






Route Map of circular walk along the West Highland Way from Milngavie

Route Map of circular walk

along the West Highland Way

from Milngavie







Route Map of the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Dumgoyne

Route Map of the West Highland Way

from Milngavie to Dumgoyne






Map of the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Khyber Pass

Map of the West Highland Way

from Milngavie to Khyber Pass





DRUMCLOG WOOD WALK - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

This walk is a circular walk into the Drumclog Woods above Milngavie of about 4 miles and 2 hours duration.
The walk follows the West Highland Way ( WHW ) sign from the obelisk in Milngavie Town Centre and shortly continues along the side of the Allander Water.
After it passes the iron bridge on the left it leaves the river bank at the next junction. Still on the
WHW it climbs uphill and at the top of the hill on looking back the Kilpatrick Hills can be seen above Craigton.
Very soon after turning left, the walk leaves the WHW on the right onto an unsigned narrow path ( before the signed path ) and climbs uphill between a wood of small birch trees. Sometimes deer can be spotted here in the woods or the surrounding area.
The path swings round left into a delightful piece of open country with views over to High Craigton. It then swings right to pass by some gorse bushes before turning left and crossing over a short stretch of marshy ground which leads into Drumclog Moor Car Park.
The walk continues straight ahead and enters the wood at the far end of the Car Park. It is a popular area for dog walkers and although rather muddy at first and no signage in the wood the paths do lead to traceable exit points. At the time of writing to avoid the worst of the muddy section, it is best to take the path on the right, then sharp left over a tree branch and on as firm ground as possible continue forward between the small trees and under a hanging tree branch. Look out for the tree log ahead where the path turns left and then swings round a fallen tree on the right.
The wood has now become less dense and the path condition has greatly improved to a well trodden grass path.
It joins a path on the left and shortly after stepping over another tree branch a hidden path appears on the right with an open view to a broken wall and the hillside beyond up to Mugdock Village. The path to the wall offers an alternative route forward as it eventually climbs uphill to join up with the continuation of the existing path. ( Passing through the wall into the Mugdock woods is also a possible extension to this walk. )
After the path junction, the open view soon changes as the path turns left and then sharp right to enter another stretch of the wood.
At the cross path it goes straight ahead and then skirts round a muddy path section on the left. It ignores the path on the right as it starts to descend and takes the next path on the right which swings round and finally drops down to exit the wood and onto the WHW.
Turning left the walk returns along the
WHW and passes by the sign for Milngavie Golf Club. At the next junction the walk can either continue along the WHW back to the start or turn right and temporary leave the WHW.
For the alternative walk turns left at the Allander Water and walk along the river bank before rejoining the
WHW and heading back to the start.

Drumclog Wood at Milngavie

Drumclog Wood


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Glasgow Visitor Guide - Colin Baxter Itchy Insider's Guide to Glasgow Glasgow Footprint Pocket Guide Glasgow Insight Pocket Guide Glasgow Guide Pub Companion Glasgow Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Rough Guide

Glasgow Insight Pocket GuideCollins Street Map of GlasgowGlasgow: Then & NowThey belonged to Glasgow Phillips Street Atlas of Glasgow & West Central Scotland Glasgow: The Photographic Atlas100 Hillwalks around Glasgow 50 Walks in Glasgow & SW Scotland

Visit Scotland - Touring Guide Scotland: Where to Stay - Hotels & Guest Houses Scotland: Where to Stay - Bed & Breakfast Rough Guide ScotlandScottish Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Lonely PlanetScotland's Highlands & Islands - Lonley Planet Great Glasgow StoriesGlasgow & Surroundings - Insight Guide

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Munro Almanac The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club The Isle of Skye The Isle of Arran Wilderness Walks Ski Mountaineering in Scotland

More Wilderness Walks 50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay Skye - W.A.PoucherMagic of the Munros Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland by W.H.MurrayA Long Walk on the Isle of Skye

Classic Climbs - Central & Southern Highlands The Isle of Arran Lonely Planet, Walking in ScotlandPathfinder Guide: Skye and NW Highlands WalksPathfinder Guide: Fort William and Glen Coe Walks Rambler's Guide: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe50 Best Routes on Skye and Raasay - Chris Townsend










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