Sunday, January 2, 2011

Cumnock and New Cumnock Walking Festival

CUMNOCK  AND NEW CUMNOCK WALKING FESTIVAL


Periodicity: annual

Location: Cumnock and New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Central Scotland, UK

Time of the year: July

Duration: 3 days

Number of Walks: 5 walks

1st edition: 2011

2011 edition: 29th - 31st July 2011 
2011 edition programme:
 FRIDAY 29 JULY
Woodroad Park Bat Walk
This walk will take in the delights of dusk before entering the dark to enjoy the world of bats and night time creatures! Meet in the top car park at 8.30pm.

SATURDAY 30 JULY
The Afton Walk
Look at wildlife of the Afton Water and then enjoy the views from the Glen Afton Road and Burns Cairn. Meet at the Afton Brigend at 10.00am. This walk will last approximately 2 ½ hours.

SWT Knockshinnoch Lagoons Wildlife Reserve, New Cumnock
Knockshinnoch Lagoon is a haven for breeding and wintering birds. Enjoy the wealth of wildlife in one of Ayrshire’s best nature reserves. Meet at the reserve’s car park at 2pm. This walk will last approximately 2 hours.

SUNDAY 31 JULY
Dumfries House Estate walk
Enjoy the Estate’s rich history and pristine countryside. This walk will last from 10am till 12noon
Light refreshments available at the Coach House café from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Hannahston Community Woodland Walk
This woodland is between Drongan and the A70 Cumnock to Ayr road.
Walk this fantastic reinstated coal site consisting of ponds, mature and newly planted woodland and enjoy the sights and sounds of local nature. This walk will last from 2pm – 4pm.





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Price: Free 

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Organization: Dean Castle Country Park

Contact:
Dean Castle Country Park

Dean Road
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
KA3 1XB
Scotland

Phone 01563 554734 
info@deancastle.com


rangers@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website:  http://www.deancastle.com/events/viewEv.asp?e=5227&a=1&#dates




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