Walks & Paths – Jenna Morrow Wood – Village Hall – Winter Fuel / Energy Efficiency – Play Park – Youth Facilities
There are many ideas for walks in the area which have been suggested by members of Kirkcowan Community Council Area such as ‘Creating a circular walk from the bottom of the village on the south side of the B733, over Johnstone’s Bridge, through Jenna Morra Wood upgrading the existing path, and back to the village over the bridge at the Old Weir.
Suggestions have been made to make a path on the disused railway line which runs close to Kirkcowan. This could also potentially be used as a cycle path.
Create a booklet of signed walks within Kirkcowan. This should include walks outwith Kirkcowan Village as there are beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside.
Liaise with Southern Upland Rangers in regards to circular walks incorporating the Southern Upland Way, which runs north in Kirkcowan Community Council Area.
The idea of improving and creating paths and walkways for people to use has been so well supported and a lot of interest has been shown in it that it is suggested that a Focus group is arranged with walks and walkways specifically in mind. A group consisting of interested volunteers
should also be formed as there has been a real interest in this subject from several individuals in the Community and it is felt that by inclusion a real sense of ownership can be taken on-board.
Comments from Surveys
- Creating a circular walk from the bottom of the village on the south side of the B733, over Johnstone’s Bridge, through Jenna Morra Wood upgrading the existing path, and back to the village over the bridge at the Old Weil.
- Suggestions have been made to make a path on the disused railway line which runs close to Kirkcowan. This could also potentially be used as a cycle path.
- Create a booklet of signed walks within Kirkcowan. This should include walks outwith Kirkcowan Village as there are beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside.
- Liaise with Southern Upland Rangers in regards to circular walks incorporating the Southern Upland Way, which runs north in Kirkcowan Community Council Area.
The idea of improving and creating paths and walkways for people to use has been so well supported and a lot of interest has been shown in it that it is suggested that a Focus group is arranged with walks and walkways specifically in mind. A group consisting of interested volunteers should also be formed as there has been a real interest in this subject from several individuals in the Community and it is felt that by inclusion a real sense of ownership can be taken on-board. - Open up the disused railway line if possible for walks
- Walks going around the village with different levels of abilities
- Lack of safe walks
- Creation of a wee walks in and around Kirkcowan booklet, available in local community establishments.
- Further improvements of footpaths and access to create new walks or resurface those not used any more.
- Safe walks & cycle paths
- All weather surface circuit round whole park, walks & bike racing.
- Like the idea of a forest school, bat boxes, owl boxes, bird spotting, history walks.
- Walks/ramble’s music events
- Improved walks in the local area
- Walks in and around Kirkcowan walking booklet
- And within the place to the lovely walks from Kirkcowan and cycle rides. If Kirkcowan offer something different people will come. Maybe a trail or two incorporating gardens, artists walks etc.
Walks & Paths – Jenna Morrow Wood – Village Hall – Winter Fuel / Energy Efficiency – Play Park – Youth Facilities