Family Fun Day to have fun new energetic journey path

The day will happen on the One Stop Shop, 42 Coalburn Road, Coalburn, ML11 0LH, from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 21 September.

Attendees will have the ability to participate in guided walks in addition to a guided trip alongside the brand new 3.2km part of path from Coalburn to Poneil. E-bike tasters and bike and biking companies may even be on provide all through the day from Gear Up.

Morning refreshments can be supplied by Coalburn Community Café, and knowledge tables and household actions can be accessible from Coalburn Community Action Group, Climate Action Lanarkshire (CAL), Healthy Valleys and Police Scotland. The Jim Hamilton Heritage Society of Coalburn may even be open so guests can discover the fascinating historical past of the village.

Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown, mentioned: “I hope as many individuals as potential can come alongside and be part of within the enjoyable.

“Suitable for strolling, wheeling and biking, the stretch of path offers a protected connection for on a regular basis use between Coalburn and Douglas by way of Poneil. 

“Predominantly an upgrade on the existing path network, the Coalburn – Poneil active travel path takes in Wallace’s Caves to the south of Coalburn and includes a brand-new section of path to the west of the Poneil Water before reaching the biomass plant at Poneil.”

Dave Graham, CAL Active Travel Project Officer, mentioned: “After years of growth and planning it’s so thrilling to lastly see the trail being constructed and nearing completion.

“It’s been an actual staff effort, working intently with the group and funders to understand a priceless new asset for many years to come back.

“The path is already helping to link communities together better, providing locals and visitors alike with safer opportunities to visit friends, access local services and beauty spots and travel actively between villages. All this whilst providing the opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing.”

The new Coalburn – Poneil path was managed by Community Action Lanarkshire with building funding supplied by South Lanarkshire Council Renewable Energy Fund by way of OnPath, Scottish Mines Restoration Trust Mainshill Improvement Fund and Walking Scotland.

Another stretch of path was just lately opened between Coalburn and Lesmahagow.