This is such a peaceful tranquil area, a beautiful quiet peaceful place where you will see people…read morefish in the reservoir, trails and rock pools. There are beautiful lush trees, fields and the larger Threipmuir reservoir nearby overlooking the black hills! This is also a great place for dog walkers on a lovely sunny day!

Harlaw reservoir is located within the Pentlands Hills Regional Park…read more Ample parking on site and free to the public. Very peaceful and serene, there is also another reservoir nearby and the trail walk takes just under one hour. Also has great views of the mountains and depending where you are, the forth bridge against the sky. It's also only about 30 minutes from the city centre but feels like you're somewhere else, a new favorite place for a relaxing Sunday morning walk.

I love this place so much! Whenever the sun decides to make a rare appearance I'm in the car and on…read moremy way for a lazy walk around the loch. The loch itself is huge. It has a fab path all the way around for an easy walk in the sun or there are plenty of little paths into the woods surrounding if you're feeling a little more adventurous. With loads of green space on all sides, even on the busiest days this park, Drumpelier can accommodate every need. Whether that be a picnic, a five-a-side game or even fishing, you won't feel anything but relaxed here. If you haven't packed a lunch there's a little cafe in the main building which unfortunately I've never tried. I just love a picnic!!! It also has a great play park at the far end of the car park, suitable for all ages. This area can get a touch busy on the sunnier days but I've never been and felt like we've waited long for my little one to have a go on the swings or in the sandpit. It's really dog friendly here too. I've found myself losing an afternoon on a trip with my hair baby just chatting to other dog owners on the way round. If you're finding yourself looking for somewhere to while away a sunny day then get in the car and head here. Don't forget the picnic basket!

Gorgeous country park with several large lakes, lots of walking paths and two large playgrounds…read more Picnic tables and a cafe on site but lots of open space to throw down a blanket and enjoy your own food, too. There are paddle boats in the summer months and lots of swans, geese, ducks and other water foul.

Hogganfield Loch is situated on the outskirts of Stepps…read more There is a parking area at the entrance for those arriving by foot, with a food van resident in the car park when looking for refreshments or ice creams on hot Summer days. There are two little play park areas to keep little ones interested, and plenty of wildlife to take in. The swans, geese and ducks all congregate on the car park side of the Loch (along with pigeons and seagulls!!) hungry for food from passers by. It can be a bit like a scene from the birds, however, with this hungry gang of birds all vying for the crumbs of bread and scraps. So, I tend to find a quieter spot on the Loch, away from the car park if we want to feed the birds - much more civilised! ;) There is a path all the way round the Loch for walkers, runners, cyclists... The whole Loch takes maybe 20-30 minutes to get round, depending on your walking speed and size of walking companions (longer with 2-3 year olds!) Hogganfield Loch is a nice wee spot if looking for a relatively quick, but refreshing, walk not too far from the city centre!

Very nice park surrounding the loch. It is a shallow loch with a small island in the middle. There…read moreis a path around the loch that you could probably walk round in 30-40 minutes. There is a lot of birds, mainly swans and ducks that people feed. Dog walkers, joggers, cyclists use the park too. In summer there is sometimes boats you can hire.

THE GOLDENLOCH for FLY FISHING The Goldenloch, is a family…read morefriendly FLY only FISHING LOCH, set in the beautiful countryside of North Fife, Established in 1985, that's 26 years experience looking after anglers of all ages. KY14 6HZ, The Goldenloch can be found of the A91 Edinburgh / Dundee road turning up the B937or beyond Fruchie on the road to Newburgh on the B937, where the big sign says HAVE YOU A PLUCKING PROBLEM just turn in there, after 1 mile we are on the right. Coming from Perth we are after Newburgh 0.5 mls, turn right for Auchtermuchty, then first left into Grange of Lindores following the signs Fly fishing as a sport is one of life's most rewarding experiences; we provide you the perfect opportunity, you only have to bring yourself, and a little bit of patience, with help on hand for the inexperienced, we will soon have you catching fish. Boat or Bank, BBQ area, Toilets, Equipment hire give us a call on 01337840355 or 07968006367 Relax, unwind, laugh, think, and retry, unruffled, patience, practice, gentle, precise, accurate, tidy, have you got what it takes to be an angler, try it, you'll not be disappointed. Contact Details and Prices Goldenloch Fishery, Berryhill Farm,Newburgh on Tay, Fife, KY14 6HZ. Phone either 01337840355 / 07968006367 or email john@goldenloch.co.uk 1/2 day session 2 fish limit £15.00 then C&R up to a Max of 9 Full day session 3 fish limit £20.00 then C&R up to a Max of 9 Catch and Release is £15 Parent and Youth is £25 for 4 fish limit then C&R up to a Max of 9

Perhaps the Piers is by no means special. You most probably won't go out of your way to see it. Of…read morecourse, if you do happen to stumble across this area, a pleasant walk by the river shalln't go a miss. But for me, I hold some precious memories of the Piers, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. We often found some interesting things here and one visit even lead to an inspired song-writing session with my band. Now, we always sing of The Piers! The Piers resides by Corton Vale prison and alongside the River Forth. If you follow the trails, you encounter some great views and brilliant photo opportunities. It's usually very quiet and perfect for some off-road cycling or some writing or some reflecting outdoors. At the start of the Piers trail, there's a nesting place for those who frequent the area for fishing. We enjoyed watching this transform over time, and now it's a fully-fledged den with a tin rooftop. Kudos to whoever built that thing! There also used to be a little hut at the top of some stairs near the fishing area, but this was burnt down. Thus, sending our imaginations into overdrive! In fact, every time we visit the Piers, there's something to see, even if it's just the water and its ever-varying levels. It's a beautiful place to walk and discover. So, in short, of course, it's a river and some land. But for me, it was mystery; a place to go full of gin at midnight, with a guitar and accompanying voices; a place to have morning tea, cups in hands; a place to be. If all you have is a walk, then I'm sure it'll be a good one.

Very cheap prices for zoo excellent park for kids and let us in for toilet after closing.read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet? Well by dammit, it's nearly midnight on a Thursday, the…read moreweek after I was actually there but hey ho, here goes. Calderglen is for any person in East Kilbride, a little slice of heaven. The town is, to be kind, a bit grey. It's a new town with not much new about it and frankly, dull. I commute to Glasgow every day and come home to sit and watch TV. So, Calderglen offers me that escape to a nature, and only a five minute drive from my house (or half hour walk). Honestly, once you're down on the nature trail, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in a completely different part of Scotland. The trees are high, the river is soft and flowing and you can hear the wildlife all around you. Although, at the moment, the main trail is closed because of rock falls but that was almost a week ago so hopefully it has been secured and re-opened. It's not quite as big as say, Chatelheraut but is very similar in terms of offering a nice circular walk to fill your lungs with fresh air. I love being half way round, right in amongst the trees and not being able to hear a car or many other sounds for that matter. Up at the castle grounds area of the park and across from the playing fields and cricket club, there is a botanical garden with an adjoining children's petting zoo. The zoo has various birds and small mammals, which my daughter Grace loves (obviously with a special fondness for the meerkats.) It's well worth a wee visit, particularly if you have kids. My only one gripe about Calderglen is the adventure playground. It really needs some TLC. There are no swings for kids and the zip slide thing for kids has no zipper (chair). The sand pit is also a bit suspect. So that's a shame because the place will be mobbed with picnicers this summer. There also used to be a duckpond and a couple of pig pens near the car park but these have been either closed or left to grow over, which again is sad because I loved them as child. Okay, that was two minor gripes but still, if you're ever in town, drive straight past the town centre shopping mall (it's pants) and go to Calderglen.

For me, the Kelvin Walkway is the highlight of the West End and one of the main reasons I love…read moreliving here. It's just a wonderful corridor of greenery to wander through and transport yourself away from traffic noise and pollution. Mind you, it wasn't always like this - in Victorian times and before the Kelvin was very much a working river and was extremely polluted, and it's only really in the latter years of the 20th Century that it was properly cleaned up and transformed into a walking route. The Kelvin is Glasgow's 'other' river and I recommend the book of the same name by Alex Matheson if you want to know more about the history of the river. The walkway is great for accessing the Botanic Gardens or Kelvingrove Park, and a pleasant walk into town is to take the walkway round the back of the Museum & Art Gallery then cut through Kelvingrove Park and along Clairmont Gardens and Woodside Place, which brings you out nicely at Charing Cross without encountering much traffic. I live within a mile of its downstream efflux into the Clyde, and I just adore the fact that I could step out of my front door and end up in Fort William by following the Kelvin Walkway to Milngavie and then joining the West Highland Way. How does Bilbo's song go? The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way, Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. Definitely on my bucket list - I may not make it as far as Fort William but Milngavie station is a definite possibility!

A simply gorgeous part of Glasgow to explore - I only knew of a small part of this walkway until…read moreSara T took us on a west end wander further north from Inn Deep up to Queen Margaret Drive. What a delight the walkway is - leafy, lush and somewhat like a rainforest. You'd never knew you were in the middle of a city when you're wandering along. There's some delights to discover along the way, including the mills and at the right time of year, loads of wild garlic. If you've never been before, it's a must for any Glasgow resident for a lovely weekend wander.

I'm not the best person to review this as a place to fish (so hopefully someone else will) but I…read morehave visited the cafe there and found it to be a very pleasant and nice place to have a lovely cup of tea and hot snack! It's also friendlier than the nearby Cornalees cafe (at least, it was on the one occasion I was there). Fishing apart, this is a great place to start a walk around one of the reservoirs in the area or along the Greenock Cut.

Been Fishing Ardgowan for sometime now and would say its my favourite loch. I feel the fishing is…read moregreat with the fish in the loch being so healthy and put up a great fight. I feel its great for the money you pay and thats what everybody wants. The cafe is a very welcoming atmoshpere and you also have a variety of foods and drinks for great prices too. WELL DONE ROBERT , Keep the good work up

I have dogs so I visit parks. A lot of parks. There's not many parks i've not visited. Because I…read morehave dogs. Barshaw is 5 minutes away from me and is my absolutely favourite park. We're so lucky to have it right on our door step. The park has a great play area for children, lots of outdoor exercise equipment for little and big people, a great cafe selling everything you could wish for, an amazing pond full of ducks and swans and lots of dog walking areas. It even has a little train which goes round the middle of the park for kids to play on. It also has lots of dog walkers which are the main reason I love the park. My two pups sometimes have behavioural issues. They're rescues so they didnt socialise as pups and sometimes they dont behave like perfect angels (which they are to me!). This park was the first place I felt not only welcomed to walk them but where people were less interested in their barking and more interested in giving them cuddles. People make Barshaw? If you're ever in Paisley I really cant speak highly enough of this park. There's even some geocaches if you enjoy that!

When I was at primary school my mum used to take me and some friends to Barshaw Park during the…read moresummer holidays. Now that I think about it, it's a bit of a trek but it kept us amused for hours and out of her hair so I guess that's a good enough reason. There's a play park, skate park and some ramps for mountain bikes and such. We usually just played in the play park and spent hours on the massive slide here. I also have fond memories of the little animal corner where there was the coolest peacock ever. There's also a beautiful walled garden where you can spend hours in the summer having a relaxing stroll looking at all the pretty flowers.