The cycle Dams to Darnley

Saturday 14 July 2012

Location: Darnley, Glasgow

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Fergal MacErlean

Map: OS Landranger 64

Distance: 2 miles (3.5km)

Time: 30 minutes

Terrain: small hills; traffic-free tracks, quiet road crossing, steps

Ideal for improving learners, this short route meanders through the Dams to Darnley Country Park along newly opened paths, part of the park's expanding network, and through woodland filled with birdsong.

Start from the Ashoka At The Mill on Corselet Road, off Nitshill Road, Darnley, where you can park your car for free. Cycle left and follow signs for Waulkmill Glen Reservoir which lead you upstream by the Brock Burn.The river was dammed in the mid 19th century by the Gorbals Gravitation Water Company to create the Barrhead dams – a feature of the park to the south. Prior to that, Darnley became renowned for its bleachfields and chemical works that helped shape the industrial landscape of the west of Scotland and beyond.Where the path splits, go right to join the quiet Corselet Road and turn left. Look for a path on the right. From there, cross the bridge ahead before veering left uphill. Follow this new track then, after some 400 metres, turn right. A flight of steps descends by hazel trees before the path runs downhill into more open woodland.At a triangular junction, keep right and pedal on, recrossing the Brock Burn for the return.Another option at the park for riders more confident in traffic is to follow Corselet Road for just over 2 miles (3km) to Balgray Reservoir.

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