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Walk Start Location
Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Glasgow G1 5DB
Walk Start Times
09:00 (red lanyards), 09:30 (yellow lanyards)
Registration: Open from 08:00-08:45 for the 1st release (red lanyards)
and from 08:30-09:15 for the 2nd release (yellow lanyards). Please arrive no earlier than 08:00 for the 1st release and 08:30 for the 2nd release
23.3 miles, taking 6-10 hours on average to complete
Estimated finishing time: 5mph-13:30, 4mph-14:45, 3mph-16:00, 2mph-20:30
Walk Start Location
Three Queens Square (by the bandstand) Abbotsford Road, Clydebank, G81 1PA
Walk Start Time 10:30
Registration: Open from 09:30-10:15. Please arrive no earlier than 9:30 15 miles, taking 4-6 hours on average to complete
TRANSPORT Public Transport to Glasgow Green ‘First Buses’ operate a number of services that run close to Glasgow Green. There are very few trains at this time on a Sunday morning that will get you to Glasgow Green in time for the start. Kiltwalk provide buses from Balloch and Clydebank. Please note this service must be booked in advance on the Kiltwalk website.
Public Transport to Three Queens Square, Clydebank Three Queens Square is a 2 minute walk from Clydebank train station. Trains leave Glasgow Central Low Level every 15 and 45 minutes past the hour starting from 09:15.
A number of buses service the bus terminus on Argyle Road, which is also a short minute walk to Three Queens Square.
To/from Moss O’Balloch Park
Walk Start Location
Moss O’Balloch Park, Balloch Road, G83 8LE 12:00
Registration: Open from 11:00-11:45. Please arrive no earlier than 11:00 6 miles, (three loops of Moss O'Balloch Park), taking 2-3 hours
on average to complete Estimated finishing time: 5mph-13:15, 4mph-13:30, 3mph-14:00, 2mph-15:00
ARRIVAL Arrival Instructions Please ensure that your barcoded ID badge and meal voucher(s) are visible round your neck and ready to be scanned upon entering. Keep an eye out for our colourful Kilties who will direct you to the entrance point. If you are missing an ID badge, map, meal voucher or lanyard in your walker pack, go to the Kiltwalk Info Point at your start location, otherwise you are ready to be scanned and immediately enter the event.
Mighty Striders should have received two meal vouchers. To ensure you are comfortable we recommend packing the following: Blister plasters Suncream Sunglasses Hat/cap Waterproof jacket Extra pair of comfortable shoes Extra food
Luggage Storage A free luggage storage facility will be available at all starting points. All bags will be shuttled to the Kiltwalk Village and will be ready waiting for you after you cross the finish line.
Parking
What to Bring Please bring your walker pack and enclosed items with you on the day. It is essential that your ID badge, lanyard and meal voucher(s) are kept round your neck at all times so you can quickly enter the event and take advantage of the delicious Kiltwalk food throughout the day. Please note,
Glasgow Green Free on street parking in the area on a Sunday. Clydebank Shopping Centre Free parking facilities. Moss O’Balloch Park You won’t be able to park at Moss O’Balloch Park, as this section of Balloch Road will be closed to vehicles. There is very limited on street parking nearby, and one or two public car parks in the vicinity. Lomond Shores located on Ben Lomond Way has some parking available to the event, but please note that the Kiltwalk does not have exclusive use of their car park.
Food & Drink All our Pit Stops dish out snacks, water and energy drinks to keep you going throughout the walk. Your meal voucher is redeemable at the food stand in the Kiltwalk Village so you have something warm waiting for you once you have completed your challenge. Mighty Stride walkers will also enjoy a light snack at Pit Stop 2. We encourage you to bring additional food supplies to see you through the challenging day.
Keep Hydrated It’s vitally important that you keep well hydrated by topping yourself up throughout the day. Drink small amounts, not just when you’re thirsty. Water and energy drinks are available at the Pit Stops.
Toilets All walkers are expected to use the toilets provided across the route. All Pit Stops have toilets and there are a couple of extra stops along the way at Erskine Ferry Road and at Starbucks in Milton. Baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilets found both at Pit Stops and the Kiltwalk Village.
Entertainment Our amazing charity partners will be providing entertainment at Pit
Walker
Kiltwalk Buses A chargeable bus service (£5) is available from Carrochan Road, Balloch to Glasgow Green via Clydebank (Chalmers St). Post event the bus will also include a stop in Glasgow city centre. This must be booked in advance on the Kiltwalk website. Due to limited parking, we strongly advise that walkers utililse the excellent public transport links and Kiltwalk bus services to and from the event.
Stops, keeping you motivated and encouraging you throughout the journey. There may even be a few extra surprises along the way!
Foot & Muscle Care
Walk Start Time
Glasgow
Balloch train station is a 5 minute walk from the park. Trains for Glasgow Queen Street Station leave every 9 and 39 minutes past the hour, with the last train leaving at 22:09.
Estimated finishing time: 5mph-13:15, 4mph-14:00, 3mph-15:00, 2mph-17:30
Your Walk
Finish Line
Blisters are highly likely to appear on your feet at a Kiltwalk, especially on the longer walks. We suggest you carry a blister kit and don’t recommend wearing new shoes for the event as this could result in blisters and possible injuries. Try not to stop for too long at the Pit Stops as long breaks without moving or stretching can cause your muscles to seize.
Once you have completed your Kiltwalk challenge, you will be greeted in true Kiltwalk fashion by our wonderful Kiltie volunteers standing ready to give you your very own Kiltwalk 2018 medal. Just follow the live music, enjoy your meal, grab a drink and if you still have energy, join us on the dance floor to dance the evening away! The Kiltwalk Village closes at 10pm.
Food Don’t forget to take full advantage of your meal voucher and pick up your hot meal in the Kiltwalk Village. Enjoy!
First Aid You will also find our first aiders at the finish line by the Medical Tent.
GENERAL Dogs
Kiltie Volunteers Our enthusiastic ’Kiltie’ volunteers will be back again, keeping you motivated throughout the event. You’ll find them in their bright red polos or jackets and they are available to help you with anything you may need. Be sure to give them a wave when you pass by!
We’re more than happy for your K9 companions to walk the route alongside you. We do ask however that all dogs are kept on a short leash and that you bring bags to clean up after your dog.
If you feel unwell in any way after finishing the walk, please be sure to make yourself known to the medical team or call 07464 059 571.
Info Point and Luggage Collection Staff and Kilties will be based at the Kiltwalk Village Info Point throughout the event. Please use this service for any lost property, collecting luggage and for any other queries you might have.
Massage Looking for something a little more relaxing? Why not treat yourself to a sports massage to really unwind after your days achievement.
The Kiltwalk supports ‘Keep Scotland Beautiful’, and it is very important to us that the entire route be left in the best possible state. Help us achieve this by ensuring all litter is put into bins across the route and venues.
Don’t forget to capture your Kiltwalk experience by taking lots of pictures and videos! Taking part in a Kiltwalk challenge is a massive achievement so don’t keep it to yourself. Why not upload your pictures and videos to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Remember to tag in ‘The Kiltwalk’ and use the event hashtag #KiltwalkGlasgow
Riverside Museum 09:45 -12:00
Road Safety It is very important to remember that the Kiltwalk does not have any right of way on crossings or roadsides. Please ensure that you use the Green Cross Code and stick to pavements. DO NOT walk on roads and please ensure you cross at appropriate crossing points and follow Kiltwalk signage at all times.
EMERGENCIES If you come across an emergency, please then tell a member of Kiltwalk Staff and/or a Kiltie Volunteer. If one isn’t nearby, please contact our Control Room on 07342 626 393.
Waste
Inviting Spectators Spectators are encouraged to come along to the finish and help you celebrate crossing the line. Other viewpoints along the route: With the exception of the bar at the Kiltwalk Village, alcohol is NOT permitted at any point along the route. Any walkers found under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be dismissed from the event. Smoking within any of the venues or structures is not permitted and should only be done within designated areas. Please can we ask that if smoking on the route you respect other walkers’ preferences and hold onto cigarette butts until the nearest litter bin.
29th April 2018
will be taken and held at the Info Point at the Kiltwalk Village. Please allow until 9pm for all handed in items to make their way to this point. All unclaimed items will be handed over to the nearest Police station to the Kiltwalk Village after the event.
Pictures & Videos
Alcohol/Smoking
Guide
Three Queens Square 09:45 -13:30 East End Park Dumbarton 12:15-19:00 Milburn Park, Alexandria 13.00-20:30
First Aid On Route
Share YOUR
Reason
Our First Aid volunteers will be positioned at each Pit Stop as well as on bicycles along the route. If you need assistance and are not in sight of a first aider, staff member or Kiltie please call our First Aid line on 07464 059 571. Please be sure to give them details about where you are on route so that they can get to you quickly.
Need Picked Up? Everyone has their own reason for taking part. Whether you are inspired by a charity, want to lose weight or just simply want to do something good, whatever your reason, we want to know all about it. Post your reason and use our event day hashtags listed below. Don’t forget to include your fundraising page! #KiltwalkGlasgow
Lost Property
#Kiltwalk2018
Any lost property found along the route should be handed to a member of Kiltwalk staff or a Kiltie. All lost property
#KiltwalkReason
If you are struggling and need assistance, tell the nearest staff member or Kiltie. If one isn’t nearby please call our Course Pick-Up line on 07586 451 166 and a lift to the Kiltwalk Village will be arranged.
Lost Children Any lost children must be reported to a member of Kiltwalk staff or Kiltie so that the appropriate procedures can be followed. Any found child will be reported to Police Scotland. If the child is found at a venue, they will be kept at the Info Point. If found on the route, the child will remain with a member of the Kiltwalk staff and Police Scotland will be informed.
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Riverside Museum, G3 8RS
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Yoker Leisure Centre, G14 0LN
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Three Queens Square (by the bandstand) Abbotsford Road, Clydebank, G81 1PA
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Bowling, G60 5AG
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Dalreoch Station, G82 4JT
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Vale of Leven FC, G83 0SR
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Balloch Country Park
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Renfrew The Hunter Foundation tops up all fundraising by 40% so YOUR charity now gets 140% back! If you choose to walk for the Kiltwalk, every penny
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you raise will be donated to the STV Children’s Appeal, who will distribute it to projects helping children all over Scotland.
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