St Leonards Ramblers Club East Kilbride
Welcome to our club
Why not come and join us?
Our Next Walk
Our next walk is on Saturday 14th February and we are heading to Auchinstarry in East Dunbartonshire.
The high walk does a circular walk from Auchinstarry marina, along the canal and up the hill joining the John Muir Way along the top of the hills passing Roman Fort ruins.
The low walk also leaves the Auchinstarry Marina and walks along the canal and up to the Roman Centurion statue, following the path round the hills, finishing in Twechar.
The coach leaves from the John Wright Sports Centre car park at 9.00 a.m. and returns at approximately 6.30 p.m. We have a comfort stop for 30 minutes on the way to our starting point when you can get a cuppa. At the end of the day, we stop for an hour in a nearby town for an opportunity to explore or to get something to eat or drink, before heading back home.You do not need to be a member to join us so why not come along and enjoy the fresh air and exercise.
Equipment
When taking part in the Club's activities, everyone is responsible for their own health and safety and take part entirely at their own risk. You must be equipped with the proper gear which is walking boots, waterproof clothing and we would recommend layers of clothing so you can be comfortable when walking. You should also bring a packed lunch in a rucksack and a bag with dry clothes, which can be left on the bus, just in case the weather is not good on the day.
Costs
The cost for the day is £15 for members and £18 for visitors. There is also a raffle on the bus - tickets £2.00 - with a chance to win some fabulous prices.
About Us
Our club is based in East Kilbride, near Glasgow, in central Scotland. We walk on every second Saturday, rain, hail or shine! The walks have taken us as far north as Glencoe and to the lakes and hills of Cumbria in the south.
On each of our days out, we always have two guided walks - a high and a low walk to suit different abilities. Each walk has a walk leader and back marker who have already walked the route to familiarise themselves with it and ensure it is clear and safe. We also have some members who come and enjoy a 'wee wander' - a short, slower walk, that allows them to enjoy each other's company whilst being out in the fresh air and countryside.
The club started in 1994 and currently has about 70 members. We regularly get between 40-50 people on each walk and welcome many visitors throughout the year. A committee, voted for by the members, oversee the organisation of club and the walks and a recce committee ensure that each walk has been completed and is suitable for the group.
Members have enjoyed weekends away in Scotland, Yorkshire and the Peak District in England, and a week's walking holiday in such fabulous destinations as the Loire Valley, Dubrovnick, Mayrhofen and Zakopane in Poland. These have always been an opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery, fabulous weather and great company.
Committee
Committee
Kris Gromek (Chairperson and Route Convenor)
Sandra Rorrison (Vice Chairperson)
Sheila Campbell (Treasurer)
Colette Mimnagh (Secretary)
Marie McCarney (Membership Secretary)
Anne Paterson (Bus Convenor)
Anne Delargy (Treasurer Support)
Eileen McAteer (Raffle)
Valerie Breck (Website and Facebook)
Recce Committee
Hazel Gunning
Theresa Brady
Mary T Gallagher
Dorothy Church
Hazel Armstrong
Cathy MacPherson
John Wright
Anne Wright
Colette Mimnagh
Elizabeth Mair
Anne Hodge
Phyllis Dietrick
Valerie Breck
Kris Gromek - Driver
Alex Morrison
Susan Dowds
Walks Calendar
This year we are going on some fantastic walks taking in Fife, Berwick-on-Tweed, Dumfries & Galloway and Crieff to name but a few. The low walks range between 5 and 7 miles and are gentler, and the high walks between 6.5 and 9 miles. For your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you wear walking boots, waterproofs and layers of clothing to respond to our unpredictable weather. Don't forget your packed lunch too!
Please note that there may be changes to the planned walks due to weather conditions or following advice from the recce team.
January-February
03 Jan
Balloch Park Circle
High-7.8 miles 400ft Hazel A and Cathy
Low-5.1 miles 150ft Theresa and Colette
17 Jan
Castlecary/Greenhill to The Helix
High-8 miles 100ft Elizabeth and Anne H
Low-7 miles 100ft John and Anne W
31 Jan
Saltcoats/Ardrossan to Portencross
High-7.3 miles 100ft Mary and Dorothy
Low-5 miles 100ft John and Anne W
14 Feb
Auchinstarry to Twechar
High-6.5 miles 300ft Cathy and Val
Low-5.4 miles 150ft Hazel A and Alex
28 Feb
Almorness Peninsula
High-7.9 miles 200ft Hazel A and Hazel G
Low-5.7 miles 150ft Mary and Elizabeth
March-April
14 Mar
Circular walk, Dalmeny
High-7.2 miles 200ft Elizabeth and Anne H
Low-6.2 miles 200ft ? and Anne
28 Mar
Anniesland/Westeron to Bowling
High 7.8 miles 100ft Hazel A and Val
Low-6 miles 100ft John and Anne W
11 Apr
Circular walk, Stobo
High-8.3 miles 500ft Cathy and Hazel G
Low-6.3 miles 500ft Theresa and Colette
25 Apr
St Monans/Pittenween to Crail
High-7.7 miles 150ft Mary and Dorothy
Low-5.7 miles 150ft Hazel G and Phyllis
May-June
09 May
Dundonald to Troon
High-7.3 miles 300ft Elizabeth and Anne H
Low-6.6 miles 300ft Dorothy and Val
23 May
Lime Tree Walk, Auldhame
High-8.2 miles 150ft Hazel A and Val
Low-5.7 miles 150ft John and Anne W
06 June
Holiday Lake Garda, Italy
Variety of walks around this beatuiful region of Italy
20 June
Circular walks, Brodick, Arran
High-6.6 miles 833ft Hazel G and Mary
Low-5.9 miles 551ft Dorothy and Anne H
July-August
04 Jul
Bishops Hill/West Balgothrie to Easter Balgedie
High-7 miles 600ft Cathy and Elizabeth
Low-5.8 miles 250ft ? and Phyllis
18 Jul
Roxburgh/Hairstaines to Jedburgh
High-8.7 miles 150ft John and Hazel G
Low-5.3 miles 200ft Theresa and Colette
01 Aug
Inveruglass to Arrochar
High-9 miles 700ft Dorothy and Hazel A
Low-5.5 miles 350ft Theresa and Alex
15 Aug
Craig Douglas/Dryhope to Tibbie Shiels
High-8 miles 350ft Hazel G and Mary
Low- 5 miles 150ft John and Anne W
29 Aug
Roseneath to Castle Bay
High-8 miles 200ft Elizabeth and Dorothy
Low-5 miles 200 ft Colette and Anne H
September-October
12 Sep
Paxton to Norham Castle
High-6.8 miles 150ft Cathy and Val
Low-5.7 miles 150ft ? and Phyllis
26 Sep
Holiday in Orkney
Orkney for the week with a variety of walks around the island
10 Oct
Circular walk, Roselyn Glen
High-8.6 miles 270ft Hazel A and Hazel G
Low-5.5 miles 270ft leads tbc
24 Oct
Nether Wellwood/Smallburn to Glenbuck
High- 7.6 miles 200ft Elizabeth and Val
Low-5.8 miles 200ft Theresa and Alex
November-December
07 Nov
Sma' Glen to New Fowlis
High-7.4 miles 200ft Dorothy and Hazel G
Low-6 miles 200ft Mary and Anne H
21 Nov
Kinross/Tarhill to Vane Farm
High-7.6 miles 100ft Cathy and Colette
Low-6.2 miles 100ft John and Anne W
05 Dec
Christmas Walk
Walk details to be confirmed and will be circulated to members nearer the time
Holidays
Lake Garda June 2026
It's been fifteen years since the club flew to Lake Garda for a walking holiday. We decided that it was time that we returned to that lovely part of northern Italy. Last time, in 2011, we did walks at some fabulous locations, some of which we may do again? We walked to Bardelino, famous for its wine and next day, we took the cable car to the top of Monte Baldo and walked back down (it wasn't as easy as we thought!). We also drove to Riva at the north of the lake and walked through the pedestrian tunnels at the lakeside towards Pregasina then sailed back down to Garda. On our non-walking days, we visited Verona and Venice. This year, in June, we are heading back to Garda town, at Lake Garda, with 38 members and friends. Hopefully for a week of sunshine, some wonderful walks (old and new) and interesting visits on our free days.
Orkney September 2026
For something completely different, the club is heading north to Orkney in September, with our own coach, for a week of walking and sightseeing. We'll be staying at Kirwall Youth Hostel which we have booked privately during its closed season. It's not like hostels used to be with bunk beds in dormitories! This hostel mostly has twin rooms and modern facilities. During our week in Orkney, we plan to combine our walks with visits to the famous sites on Orkney mainland. We'll see the Ring of Brodgar, The Italian Chapel, Skara Brae, The Churchill Barriers and Scapa Flow. We'll also have a visit to Stromness town and a sail from Kirkwall port over to the island of Shapinsay for one of our walks. There has been a lot of interest in this trip. There are 46 members and visitors going on this holiday. The list is now closed, and we have a waiting list.
Join Us
The club welcomes visitors throughout the year either for a one off visit or as many times as you would like. If you would like to join us and become a member, please speak to a member of the committee who will arrange for you to complete a short form. The cost of membership for a year is £25.00 and this can be renewed every year at the AGM. The membership fee helps cover the cost of the coach and the recce travel costs. The committee members all give their time voluntarily.
Contact
If you have any questions about the club or wish to come along on one of our walks, please fill in your details below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.