Alan, Allan, Billy, Dougie, Gus,
Hugh, Jim, Johnny, Kenny R, Kenny T, Malcolm, Rex, Robert
Having taken coffee in the Counting
House we set off on our canal walk at twenty past ten on a bright, chilly
morning. Our route is the weel-kent one i.e. up to Speirs Wharf and then along
the canal to Maryhill Locks. On the way we spotted some herons sunning
themselves and noted a fair bit of work going on along the opposite bank of the
canal. Another coffee stop was called for at the benches next to the locks, but
not before some debris from last night’s fireworks had to be cleared away. It
was not the first time today that we were dismayed to see this type of rubbish
left. Why don’t they clear up after them?
Anyway, we then moved down on to the
Kelvin Walkway for the next part of the walk. Robert showed an interest in
visiting the Kibble Palace and insisted on leading us. Of course, he marched on
and missed the turn off, meaning that we emerged, not on to the Botanic gardens,
but to Kelvingrove. Kibble Palace can wait for another day.
Moving up to Park Gardens, we then
crossed the motorway using the footbridge at Charing Cross and made our way up
Sauchiehall Street to the Hengler’s Circus (Wetherspoon’s) for lunch. A lot of
work has been done in Sauchiehall Street to make it more attractive. All that
needs now is for some of the buildings to be renovated or replaced and more
businesses to be attracted there – easier said than done!
We had been on the walk for two and
three-quarter hours and had covered seven and a half miles, so our lunch was
well-enjoyed.
By quarter to three we had all left
the pub and were making our different ways back home. A good day out!
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