walking in glasgow

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Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

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umar says...

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Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

Aye, the M8 should do just fine. Try the outside lane.
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Sid B said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
umar says...

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Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

Aye, the M8 should do just fine. Try the outside lane.

I did that once, kind of! It was many years ago - around 1989 when I
was a student - and on the Saturday night in question the bus timetable
from Glasgow to Edinburgh changed such that the last bus was 11.30pm
rather than midnight. When I pitched up at the bus station at 11.45pm
you can imagine my disappointment, but lacking the funds or local
knowledge to find accomodation I started walking. Along the M8. At
one point I found myself in the central reservation, though I'm not
sure how.

Around 2am, or so, a couple of nice gentlemen from the constabulary
stopped by and graciously gave me a lift as far as the A8 (around
NS658653 I believe) on the grounds that apparently members of the
General Public aren't allowed to walk along motorways. This was quite
useful because at the time there was a Little Chef on the A8 just a bit
further east so I stopped for a burger. Turns out that this was a
24-hour place because if it was ever closed then it would get broken
into or vandalised. Charming neighbourhood.

Anyway, those who know the vagaries of the A8 will know that in the
area of NS692641 it merges with the M8 and takes over for a while,
until it becomes the M8 again around NS791619, so around 5am or so I
found myself back on the motorway strolling along the verge until some
kind soul stopped to offer me a lift. I've no idea where this was,
probably around NS819629 or so, but anyway I got a lift as far as the
Harthill services. (Side note: there's a very comforting, at least in
the early hours of a December morning, blast of warm air that follows
in the wake of trucks on motorways!)

The cafe at the services didn't open until 6am so I got a bit of
shuteye for half an hour then a cup of tea. This was now Sunday
morning, and I managed to hitch a lift from someone on their way to the
Ingliston Sunday Market but not before seeing the first Glasgow -
Edinburgh bus of the day (for which I still had a return ticket) go
past. Anyway, from Ingliston I got a regular bus back home, stopping
at the bottom of the road to pick up some milk and a box of cereal so
that it wouldn't look unusual coming in the door at around 7am (my
parents were away at the time but my brother was home).

Slept well that night.

Colin

In article <[email hidden]>,
Colin MacDonald says...

Quoted message said:

Sid B said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
umar says...

Quoted message said:

Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

Aye, the M8 should do just fine. Try the outside lane.

I did that once, kind of! It was many years ago - around 1989 when I
was a student - and on the Saturday night in question the bus timetable
from Glasgow to Edinburgh changed such that the last bus was 11.30pm
rather than midnight. When I pitched up at the bus station at 11.45pm
you can imagine my disappointment, but lacking the funds or local
knowledge to find accomodation I started walking. Along the M8. At
one point I found myself in the central reservation, though I'm not
sure how.

Around 2am, or so, a couple of nice gentlemen from the constabulary
stopped by and graciously gave me a lift as far as the A8 (around
NS658653 I believe) on the grounds that apparently members of the
General Public aren't allowed to walk along motorways. This was quite
useful because at the time there was a Little Chef on the A8 just a bit
further east so I stopped for a burger. Turns out that this was a
24-hour place because if it was ever closed then it would get broken
into or vandalised. Charming neighbourhood.

Anyway, those who know the vagaries of the A8 will know that in the
area of NS692641 it merges with the M8 and takes over for a while,
until it becomes the M8 again around NS791619, so around 5am or so I
found myself back on the motorway strolling along the verge until some
kind soul stopped to offer me a lift. I've no idea where this was,
probably around NS819629 or so, but anyway I got a lift as far as the
Harthill services. (Side note: there's a very comforting, at least in
the early hours of a December morning, blast of warm air that follows
in the wake of trucks on motorways!)

The cafe at the services didn't open until 6am so I got a bit of
shuteye for half an hour then a cup of tea. This was now Sunday
morning, and I managed to hitch a lift from someone on their way to the
Ingliston Sunday Market but not before seeing the first Glasgow -
Edinburgh bus of the day (for which I still had a return ticket) go
past. Anyway, from Ingliston I got a regular bus back home, stopping
at the bottom of the road to pick up some milk and a box of cereal so
that it wouldn't look unusual coming in the door at around 7am (my
parents were away at the time but my brother was home).

Slept well that night.

Colin

LOL! Excellent - AND from a Scottish (ex-)student, too! :-)
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Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

I know this is supposed to be a non-serious subject, but, I quite enjoy
walking around Glasgow. The wife and I go there often to visit our first
daughter who lives on Sauchiehall Street overlooking the park and
university. Its quite beautiful. One of the things I was taught about
enjoying walking around Glasgow was to 'look up' while you are walking. The
architecture on the buildings is very ornate once you raise your view above
eye level. Also, if you venture out of Glasgow into the Trossachs you will
find some great walks around Loch Lomond. It is gorgeous country, cant
remember how many miles outside of Glasgow it is, not very far. The wife and
I were up in that country a couple of weeks ago. But I will say this - I can
walk 10 miles in the country and feel fresher than I would after walking 2
miles around Glasgow. Walking around a city just seems to wear me out, know
what I mean?
hbol

In article <[email hidden]>, hbol says...

Quoted message said:

"umar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

I know this is supposed to be a non-serious subject, but, I quite enjoy
walking around Glasgow. The wife and I go there often to visit our first
daughter who lives on Sauchiehall Street overlooking the park and
university. Its quite beautiful. One of the things I was taught about
enjoying walking around Glasgow was to 'look up' while you are walking. The
architecture on the buildings is very ornate once you raise your view above
eye level. Also, if you venture out of Glasgow into the Trossachs you will
find some great walks around Loch Lomond. It is gorgeous country, cant
remember how many miles outside of Glasgow it is, not very far. The wife and
I were up in that country a couple of weeks ago. But I will say this - I can
walk 10 miles in the country and feel fresher than I would after walking 2
miles around Glasgow. Walking around a city just seems to wear me out, know
what I mean?
hbol

Couldn't agree more, Glasgow is a surprisingly (for a native Londoner!)
pleasant city. A lot of the buildings, both old and new, are quite
beautiful. And you're right about the country around Loch Lomond.
Have you been up Ben Lomond? It's a relatively easy Munro, and a good
path/track all the way so no navigation problems. A bit busy, but the
views are great.

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Sid B

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In article <[email hidden]>, hbol says...

Quoted message said:

"umar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Does anybody know any good walks in glasgow?

I know this is supposed to be a non-serious subject, but, I quite enjoy
walking around Glasgow. The wife and I go there often to visit our first
daughter who lives on Sauchiehall Street overlooking the park and
university. Its quite beautiful. One of the things I was taught about
enjoying walking around Glasgow was to 'look up' while you are walking.
The
architecture on the buildings is very ornate once you raise your view
above
eye level. Also, if you venture out of Glasgow into the Trossachs you
will
find some great walks around Loch Lomond. It is gorgeous country, cant
remember how many miles outside of Glasgow it is, not very far. The wife
and
I were up in that country a couple of weeks ago. But I will say this - I
can
walk 10 miles in the country and feel fresher than I would after walking
2
miles around Glasgow. Walking around a city just seems to wear me out,
know
what I mean?
hbol

Couldn't agree more, Glasgow is a surprisingly (for a native Londoner!)
pleasant city. A lot of the buildings, both old and new, are quite
beautiful. And you're right about the country around Loch Lomond.
Have you been up Ben Lomond? It's a relatively easy Munro, and a good
path/track all the way so no navigation problems. A bit busy, but the
views are great.

--
Sid B

Hopefully, someday, we will make it up Ben Lomond but for now it will have
to remain an unfulfilled desire. Have plans for the Lake District next month
and also plans for at least a portion of the West Highland Way at a later
date. 90% of our walking is done a wee bit closer to home in the glens on
the east coast side of the highlands.
hbol

Colin MacDonald said:

until it becomes the M8 again around NS791619, so around 5am or so I

Great TR Colin - where are the photos? ;-)
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In article <[email hidden]>, hbol says...

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90% of our walking is done a wee bit closer to home in the glens on
the east coast side of the highlands.
hbol

Sounds good to me. I'm looking seriously at retiring in the next year
or so and moving to Moray or Aberdeenshire, if I can sort out the
finances and the logistics involved in buying and selling homes some
600 miles apart!

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Sid B

Sid B said:

Sounds good to me. I'm looking seriously at retiring in the next year
or so and moving to Moray or Aberdeenshire, if I can sort out the
finances and the logistics involved in buying and selling homes some
600 miles apart!

It's a great idea, Sid - buy now before prices go through the roof! :-)

http://www.nybbles.co.uk/skylight/

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Steve Loft, Glenlivet

In article <[email hidden]>, hbol
<[email hidden]> writes

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Walking around a city just seems to wear me out, know
what I mean?

Oh boy! Yes indeed. The frequent stops for the views (shop windows) are
particularly hard on the legs and patience.
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Bill Grey
http://www.billboy.co.uk

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Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>, hbol
<[email hidden]> writes

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Walking around a city just seems to wear me out, know
what I mean?

Oh boy! Yes indeed. The frequent stops for the views (shop windows) are
particularly hard on the legs and patience.

You'd be all right with me then. I loathe all sorts of shopping,
including window shopping. Unless of course it's a shop that sells
stuff I'm actually interested in or am likely to buy. But that means I
walk past all the clothing and shoe shops, cosmetics and/or
'accessories' bore me to tears; I can't even be bothered with tea shops
unless I actually want a cup of tea and book shops only interest me if
they sell the sort of book I'm likely to want to read. Don't let me too
close to a genuine old-fashioned hardware shop though, or one selling
stationery, because I have to be dragged away from those kicking and
screaming.
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<[email hidden]> writes

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You'd be all right with me then. I loathe all sorts of shopping,
including window shopping. Unless of course it's a shop that sells
stuff I'm actually interested in or am likely to buy. But that means I
walk past all the clothing and shoe shops, cosmetics and/or
'accessories' bore me to tears; I can't even be bothered with tea shops
unless I actually want a cup of tea and book shops only interest me if
they sell the sort of book I'm likely to want to read. Don't let me too
close to a genuine old-fashioned hardware shop though, or one selling
stationery, because I have to be dragged away from those kicking and
screaming.

Book shops are not shops.

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Martin Richardson
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Martin Richardson said:

In message <[email hidden]>, Fran
<[email hidden]> writes

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You'd be all right with me then. I loathe all sorts of shopping,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

unless I actually want a cup of tea and book shops only interest me if
they sell the sort of book I'm likely to want to read.

Book shops are not shops.

OK then they are libraries with a way of paying a lifetime's overdue
fees in one go if you pay in advance. :-)
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Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"