Golf
There are three golf courses within a 10 minute drive from Craigendmuir Park and several others in the surrounding area.
Lethamhill Golf Course - 0141 770 6220
Crow Wood Golf Club - 0141 779 4954
www.crowwoodgolfclub.co.uk
Mount Ellen Golf Club - 01236 872 277
www.mountellengolfclub.co.uk
Fishing
Mollinsburn Trout Fishery - 01236 873106
20 minutes by car
Lochmill Trout Fishery - 0141 776 1903
www.lochmillfishery.co.uk 30 minutes by car
Car hire
Hertz Car Hire, Glasgow - 0843 309 3032
www.hertz.co.uk
30 minutes by public transport
Avis Car Hire, Glasgow - 0844 644 6064
www.avis.co.uk/glasgow
30 minutes by public transport
Cardowan local nature reserve
This 45 hectare site consists of a remnant raised bog bordered by wetland habitats, grassland, with establishing plantation woodland and areas of existing woodland/scrub. The nationally declining Water Vole, Skylarks, Badgers, Red Deer, Wheatears and Meadow Pipits are among the many animals found on the raised bog. This diversity of wildlife and habitats present has led to this site becoming a Local Nature Reserve. There is plenty of scope to explore this site, as there is an extensive network of paths.
The local Frankfield loch is only minutes away by foot and offers a sanctuary for wildlife. Wild deer are regular visitors to this area. The local Cardowan Moss Woodland is situated to the east of Hogganfield Park Local Nature Reserve, between Garthamlock and Stepps. This diversity of wildlife and habitats present has led to this site becoming a proposed Local Nature Reserve. There is plenty of scope to explore this site, as there is an extensive network of paths perfect for walkers and cyclists alike
Pony trekking
This provides the opportunity to view the surrounding countryside from a slightly different perspective. This can be arranged as part of your visit or contact:
Crowood Horse And Pony Trekking
Woodhead Road
Muirhead Chryston
Glasgow
G69 9BU
0141 776 3248
Hotels and restaurants
Fancy an evening out locally or take a break from your busy schedule of sightseeing to enjoy a refreshment snack or meal. There is a wide selection of restaurants to suit all palates nearby including Italian, Chinese and Indian as well as the friendly atmosphere of the local Garfield Hotel which is only a 10 minute walk from the Park.
Buchanan Gate Brewers Fayre, Stepps
08701 977111 www.brewersfayre.co.uk
15 minute walk
Garfield House Hotel, Stepps 0141 779 2111
www.bw-garfieldhouse.co.uk
10 minute walk
Crowwood Hotel, Muirhead 0141 779 3861
www.crowwoodhotel.co.uk
10 minutes by car
Cycle hire
For the more energetic we can also arrange for the hire of cycles. This is a great way to see the city and surrounding areas and keep fit at the same time!
Billy Bilsland Cycles – Glasgow, 0141 552 0841
www.billybilslandcycles.co.uk
Cycle Routes in and around North Lanarkshire
www.cycle-route.com/
Shopping
Glasgow city centre is a great place for shopping, only 15 minutes drive from the park. There is Buchanan Galleries (indoor shopping) and Buchanan Street famous for shopping in Glasgow’s city centre not to mention Braehead and Silverburn (indoor shopping) both just on the other side of Glasgow but with a great variety of shopping no matter what you are looking for. The Fort Shopping Centre is a great place for late night shopping (open till 10pm every night) and is only 10 minutes by car from the Park. The Fort has an excellent variety of shops, market stalls and places to eat.
About the area
Located around five miles to the North-East of Glasgow. The village of Stepps is twinned with Les Marches in the Savoie region of France and even has its own community website www.steppsonline.com. Stepps has two churches, Stepps Parish and St Josephs, a pharmacy, dental care centre, a doctors surgery, local shops, hairdressers and beauty parlour, restaurants, local bars as well as a Bannatyne’s gym. Train and bus links makes Stepps an easy commuter base for travelling.
Stepps is situated on the outskirts of Glasgow and only 48 miles from the stunning and Historic capital city of Edinburgh. It is also only 21 miles from Stirling with its castle and stunning Wallace monument. All 3 cities offer culture, historic monuments, theatres, and art galleries in abundance. Stepps also acts as a natural gateway to the North allowing easy driving access towards Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Scotland’s national parks and mountain ranges.
Delricos Café/takeaway
Hot and Cold snacks available freshly made and reasonably priced. 0141 779 9345.
De Bloemist Van Netherland
Florist, for that special occasion whilst visiting Stepps 0141 779 2836.
Posh Paws
Dog Grooming, suppliers of everything your dog may need 0141 779 9772.
Soaves Café/Ice Cream Parlour, Muirhead
Award winning Italian ice cream available in a variety of flavours including some unusual ones reflecting Scottish taste 0141 779 2253.
FARMER’S MARKETS
Kirkintilloch Farmers Market
the Precint, Townhead, 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Bishopbriggs Farmers Market
Huntershill Village, 100-102 Crowhill Road,
1st Saturday of every month 10.00am-2.00pm.
Mollinsburn Organics
cheese, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bakery etc.
33a Cumbernauld Road, Mollinsburn
Tel: 07847 181063.
Of course, for anything not listed above, we will be delighted to help you with our local knowledge and we invite you to drop in at reception to inquire.
