Kilsyth Community Council

Kilsyth is surrounded by a wealth of Flora and Fauna within a Green Belt which includes:-

  1. Dumbreck Marsh Local Nature Reserve to the west

  2. Kilsyth Hills to the North

  3. Carron Valley to the North

  4. Colzium House and Estate to the East

  5. River Kelvin to the South

  6. Kelvin Valley to the South

  7. Barr Hill & Croy Hill to the South

  8. The Antonine Wall, designated as a World Heritage Site

The second “Walkers are Welcome” town in Scotland, Kilsyth boasts a network of well marked countryside pathways for walkers, horse riders and cyclists, extending to thefour surrounding villages (Banton, Croy, Twechar, Queenzieburn) and connecting to longer distance routes such as the West Highland Way.

Rock climbing, sailing and angling can also be enjoyed around the district.

All are easily accessible by public transport serving Kilsyth -
   By First Bus from Stirling(no.24); Falkirk (no.27) or Glasgow (nos 24 or 27)
   By rail from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Croy Station ( with connecting shuttle bus service to Kilsyth).

 

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