Ranger Events and Walks
The Ranger Service compiles an annual leaflet of Events and Walks which is available from Clackmannanshire Council's libraries and CAPs as well as our main offices at Greenfield and Lime Tree House.
Events Diary
All Rangers' Events and Walks are detailed by month in the ClacksWeb Events Diary.
| Day/Date | Event | Description of Event | Meeting Place | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - JULY - | ||||
| Sat 26th - Sun 27th | Family Camp Out This event is fully booked | If you have never been wild camping before and want to experience one night under canvas with your family then come and spend the night in the woods with the Countryside Ranger Service. The evening will start with a walk of about 1.5 miles to the campsite so be prepared to carry your sleeping bag, snack and spare clothing for a short distance. We will set up camp then the evening activities will start. We will provide a four man tent per family and sleeping mats. You need to bring sleeping bags and late night snacks for your family. | Gartmorn Dam | 8.00 pm - 9.00 am |
| - AUGUST - | ||||
| Sat 16th | Workday at Gartmorn Dam | An opportunity to clean up and improve your local environment at one of the County's most attractive landmarks. | Gartmorn Dam Visitor Centre | 1.00 - 3.00 pm |
| Sun 17th | Family Minibeast Hunt and Insect Hibernation Hotel | Come along and help us hunt in the undergrowth for marvellous minibeasts! From wiggly worms to lovely ladybirds, who knows what you might find. Make a hotel to help insects survive the winter. Grade 2. | Gartmorn Dam | 1.30 - 3.00 pm |
| - SEPTEMBER - Clackmannanshire Walking Festival takes place in partnership with Clackmannanshire Tourist Association (CTA). Look for the Walking Festival leaflet. The Ranger Service are leading the walks detailed below. | ||||
| Thu 18th | Cambus Railway Walk | A circular walk following the old railway line from Alloa close to the banks of the River Forth, to the small village of Cambus. Giving excellent views of the Ochils and an opportunity to view wildlife on the Forth estuary. Approx 3.5 miles. Grade 2. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing required. | Business Park, Smithfield Loan, Alloa | 1.00- 3.30 pm |
| Fri 19th | A Walk on the Dark Side - Night Walk | Join us along the Devon Way on this night walk following the old railway line between Dollar & Tillicoultry, looking for bats and other nocturnal creatures that go bump in the night. Approx 3 miles. Grade 1. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing required. | Dollar Civic Centre | 7.00 - 9.00 pm |
| Sat 20th | Muckhart Path Walk | Follow ancient footpaths over the rolling countryside around Muckhart. Approx 4 miles. Grade 3. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing required. | Coronation Hall, School Lane, Muckhart | 1.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Sun 21st | Gartmorn Dam Walk | A walk round the dam incorporating a wildlife and history of the dam and its surrounding areas. Approx 3 miles. Grade 1. Sturdy footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing required. | Gartmorn Dam Visitor Centre | 1.00 - 3.00 pm |
| Mon 22nd | Buggy Walk at Johnstone Park, Alva | Bring your buggies and come for a walk with the Ranger. The walk will be at a leisurely pace. Approx 1.5 miles. Grade 1. | Mill Visitor Centre, Alva | 11.30 am - 12.00 noon |
| - OCTOBER - | ||||
| Sat 25th | Workday at Backwoods, Clackmannan | An opportunity to improve your local environment and help the wildlife and woodland. | Backwood Court, Clackmannan | 12.00 noon - 3.00 pm |
| Sun 26th | Feed the Birds Day | Feed the Birds day marks the clocks going back and the beginning of darker days when birds and other wildlife often struggle to find food. Come along to find out how you can help our feathered friends this winter. Make a bird cake to take home. Suitable outdoor clothing is advised. | Gartmorn Dam | 11.00 am - 12.30 pm |
Walking Grades
- Grade 1: Flat - all on surfaced path less than 3 miles.
- Grade 2: Undulating terrain - some sections may be off surfaced paths or more than 3 miles.
- Grade 3: Hilly terrain - more than 3 miles mostly off surfaced paths.
Work Days
A Ranger Service workday is the activity for you if you want to
- improve your fitness levels;
- give something back to the local environment;
- meet other people;
- learn new skills;
- have some skills you wish to pass on.
We will do our best to find a task that suits you, so you don't have to worry about your fitness level or age. You can also choose how long you wish to come along for. Safety gloves and tools will be provided.
Tasks
The workday's tasks may include:
- Cutting back foliage from overgrown paths;
- Nest/ bat box building;
- Tree planting;
- Rhody bashing;
- Litter Clearance;
- Habitat improvements work;
- Path maintenance.
Core Paths Plan
If you live in or visit Clackmannanshire, and walk, run, cycle, horse ride, sail, canoe or kayak, or manage land in
Clackmannanshire; the Core Paths Plan affects you.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is life in all its forms. Clackmannanshire boasts an impressive range of wildlife that is not restricted to the open countryside, it thrives in our urban areas too.
The Clackmannanshire Biodiversity Partnership and its members have worked on a number of projects over the past
year, both practical and educational.
BOOLS (Barn Owls Of Lowland Scotland) Project
This project has provided nesting boxes throughout the county and worked to encourage landowners to manage suitable habitat for small mammals, the barn owl's staple diet. To date 15 nest boxes have been installed in Clackmannanshire with young raised in 5 of them last season.
Fish go to School
This educational project is in its third year and all primary schools in the county have now had the opportunity to take part. The project introduces pupils to river ecology and the impacts of peoples actions upon the river environment. This project requires pupils to raise brown trout eggs until they are ready for release into local burns.
More Information
If you would like more information or a copy of the leaflet, please contact us by using the details below.
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Rangers
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000 Fax: 01259 727453
Email: rangers@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.
Updated: Jun 18 2008 11:10 | Top © Copyright 2000-2008 Clackmannanshire Council. All rights reserved.