Mr Fox selects his evening meal (evening time in Glasgow)


View of Forth & Clyde canal near Kirkintilloch


Swans on Firth & Clyde canal

HF Walking group on Forth & Clyde canal


View of Kilsyth Hills/Campsie Fells


More views of Kilsyth Hills/Campsie Fells

Bar Hill Roman Fort lies near the top of Bar Hill, in a superb strategic location looking north over the Kelvin Valley to the Campsie Fells.


HF Walking group atop old fort at Croy Hill


View of Antonine Wall near Twechar

Antonine Wall near Twechar


Antonine Wall near Twechar

View of Forth & Clyde canal near Kilsyth.
The Forth and Clyde Canal enables boats to move between the Firth of Forth ( near Edinburgh) and the Firth of Clyde (Glasgow). The canal passes large, vibrant towns, busy thoroughfares and into peaceful country locations


Auchinstarry-A fine, south facing dolerite/quartz quarry with a pond, picnic area and a car-park. Stone from this quarry was used to build Glasgow during the 19th. century. Now used for climbing and picnics



Overall, a good day, walking about 10km/6 miles. About 20 in all. Started at Kilsyth and finished at Kirkintilloch. Lots of history ( iron age fort, Roman Wall and fort, 19th century canal). A few showers but weather favourable.

Labels: Antonine Wall and Forth and Clyde Canal

posted by Nigel Cole @ 4:48 AM