Thorntonhall, Hairmyres, East Kilbride and Busby_{from Maryhill/Gilshochill}

Thorntonhall is not for the likes of Rudy & me. A village of large detached houses for the super rich folks with big private gardens means there's no real community green space to enjoy. We did find a leafy back lane before taking the first road out

Between Hairmyres station and it's replacement site stretches the K-Woodlands. A 16 hectare community woodland owned and managed by The East Kilbride Community Trust. We visited on a quiet mid-week afternoon for a picnic (and siesta) but there are lo

Busby is our last station to visit that's near the White Cart Water so there was a clear choice for our walk! Busby Glen Park has a children's play area at the entrance making the rest of the park a bit of a "hidden gem" as it then continues onto a