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Drumchapel Escape from the cityWhy not leave the daily grind behind to escape tothe woodland and meadows beyond Drumchapel?You’ll find space, fresh air and peace and quiet among the trees. The much-loved woods that ringthe Drum are carefully managed with a well-maintained network of trails to help you explore the countryside on your doorstep. Bring your friends and family to enjoy these beautiful places with you.

The living forestYou can do much more than just walk through thewoods. Pedal your bike, go for a run or ride a horse along the trails. Tread quietly and you might spot grey squirrels and roe deer hidden among the trees or buzzards and song thrushes in the sky above.

Fianaisean FalaichteHidden WitnessesAllt nan Cladhan - Cleddans BurnDruim a’ Chaibeil - DrumchapelGart Sgadain - Garscadden

Many different peoples have called this place home. Gaelic-speakers left a wealth of place-names: Cleddans means ‘ditches’ (of the Antonine Wall); Drumchapel means ‘chapel ridge’; and Garscadden means ‘herring enclosure’. Were fish sold there, or used to fertilise the ground?

This was once a very Gaelic-speaking place indeed – centuries back!

B’ e seo sgìre Ghàidhealach dha-rìribh – linntean air ais!

Tree RingsThe four woodlands form a ring around the Drum. You can make a full circuit to take them all in. Hundreds of local people have trodden thispath on Drumchapel health walks. Spending time unwinding in the woods helps reduce stress, boost health and increase fitness – and it doesn’t cost a penny.

FOR A HAPPIER,HEALTHIER SCOTLAND

Steps to good healthWoodland walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that is free and suitable for people of all ages,all year round.

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If you have enjoyed the woods of Drumchapel why not try a more enerjetic walk on the network of woodland trails in the Kilpatrick Hills:

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Sporting legacyDrumchapel Woods are part of a network of 14 woodlands in and around Glasgow known as the Commonwealth Woods, a legacy of the 2014 games. www.commonwoods.org.uk

Reclaiming the treesThe woods help make the Drum a special place. They are cherished by locals as welcoming,fun places to explore and enjoy.

The Drumchapel Way

This long distance circular route is about 41/2 miles / 7 km long - Allow about 3 hrs

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Garscadden Wood Garscadden WoodStanding among the old oaks of this ancient woodland, you’ll have to remind yourself that you’re still in Glasgow. There are still signs of medieval woodland management here. This is a colourful place – locals call it Bluebell Wood as it’s thick with the flowers in early summer, while in later months, purple hairstreak butterflies can be seen dancing about the trees.

Explore an ancient woodland and look for the Antonine Wall Wooden Bench on the hillside.

Smooth, firm path with no gates or steps. Fairly steep slopes when entering the woods level out in the heart of the woodland.

Explore this vibrant, young woodland with its wide clearings and peaceful paths. See how many kinds of leaf you can spot.

Smooth, firm path withno gates or steps. Fairly steep slopes when entering the woods level out in the heart of the woodland.

You’ll find many different types of tree growing here. Look for native Scottish species like silver birch, white-flowered elder, red-berried rowan and hawthorn. The clump of old trees on the hilltop is known as the Witches Circle. It marks Castle Hill fort, which guarded the frontier of the Roman Empire more than 1,800 years ago.

From the open hilltop with its iconic 1960s water tower, let the panoramic views to the Kilpatrick Hills and over the city take your

breath away. The pretty lower path passes through flower-filled meadows and by wetlands where yellow flag irises crowd open ponds andbirdsong replaces the rumble of traffic.

Follow the low, burnside route for a tranquil walk through the country, or climb the high path for stunning views.

Smooth, firm path with no gates or steps. There are gentle slopes on the route, and some stretches that can be damp after heavy rain.

Relax with a gentle stroll through the park, with its grassy slopes covered with beautiful wildflowers. Smooth, firm path with no gates or steps.

In spring and summer, colourful wildflowers surround the burn as it flows through the park. There’s white elder and meadowsweet, red campion, purple foxglove and vetch, pink dog rose and spotted orchids. The burn is home to water voles – if you keep quiet, you might see one. Look for telltale signs of these cute animals – nibbled grass and reeds often surround their burrows.

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Captive locals and triumphant Romans on a carving found nearby© The Hunterian, University of Glasgow 2014.

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The Witches Way

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The Bluebell Trail

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