Rutherglen residents are set to profit from a brand new close by strolling path hailed because the greenest city route in Scotland.
The Magnificent 11 path has its last manner marker on the Cathkin Braes, with broadcaster Cameron McNeish formally opening it earlier this week.
He joined volunteers, council officers and employees from Ramblers Scotland in Cathkin for the event.
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The Magnificent 11 follows a gorgeous new route linking inexperienced areas on the southside of Glasgow.
It visits a number of native nature reserves, three metropolis parks, two farms, a Web site of Particular Scientific Curiosity and Glasgow’s highest level – providing panoramic views over Glasgow and north to Ben Lomond.
For a few years, a hardy assortment of group volunteers has helped set up the route – together with constructing paths, clearing overgrowth, unblocking drains, putting in steps, organising led walks and creating maps and leaflets.
In addition to Cathkin it's going to additionally profit locals within the likes of Castlemilk and King's Park.
Catherine Watt from Glasgow Ramblers informed us : "We have now an ideal number of woodlands, formal and casual parks, and different inexperienced and open areas to discover, however sadly alternatives to discover them in a linked manner are sometimes restricted.
"The Magnificent 11 takes individuals effectively away from constructed up areas and visitors, to find the pleasures of pure woodland, rivers and wildlife. It offers alternatives to expertise nature and contemporary air, and to take care of wholesome strolling areas near an city atmosphere.
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"Working outdoor to create the path has added to our enjoyment of the undertaking, with new and outdated pals assembly in beautiful places, with the occasional picnic and brew."
Mr McNeish grew up within the King's Park space earlier than changing into a author and broadcaster recognized for having a ardour for the outside.
He now lives within the Cairngorns.
A map and additional route particulars can be found in printed route leaflet as effectively being right here.
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