Introduction

This stage takes you through a short but wild area of Cumbernauld, consisting mainly of the Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve.

Distance2 miles
Time1 hour
Ascent
Starting point locationGrid Ref: NS749727
What3Words: units.poetic.chat
DifficultyEasy walk – some slight inclines and some mud at the start
Bog FactorMuddy in first section but can be skipped
TerrainWell managed paths for most of walk
Transport and parkingYou can walk to the starting point from Greenfaulds or Condorrat. For public parking, park at Greenfaulds Train station and start at step 2 (skipping the muddy first step).

Starting out

For the full length of this stage, access the woods via Chapelton Road, behind the farm. This section is not part of the Woodland Trust so is muddy and unmanaged, however it has a few charming features worth seeing!

Entrance to the woods
Entrance to the woods