louisxiv Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, HighlandQueen said: Any tips to find it? My memory fails me. It genuinely took me a while to find it though, although I may have taken a wrong turn or two. My advice would be to give yourself an extra 15 minutes or so. That said, your sense of direction may be better than mine. And your satnav! Edited July 18 by louisxiv 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandQueen Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 13 minutes ago, louisxiv said: My memory fails me. It genuinely took me a while to find it though, although I may have taken a wrong turn or two. My advice would be to give yourself an extra 15 minutes or so. That said, your sense of direction may be better than mine. And your satnav! Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 3 hours ago, louisxiv said: Took me an hour o find the ground last time. I know where the ground is, walk my dog in Calderglen Country Park sometimes, only 7 miles north of me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 2 minutes ago, Otis Blue said: I know where the ground is, walk my dog in Calderglen Country Park sometimes, only 7 miles north of me. Very helpful advice for the rest of us, thanks for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, Fae_the_'briggs said: Very helpful advice for the rest of us, thanks for that. Aye, just realised! I'm about to hit the sack tonight, I'll jot down some directions in the morning ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 If you find the country park (which any satnav should guide you to) you'll find K-Park. It's not too difficult. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK_Queens Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: If you find the country park (which any satnav should guide you to) you'll find K-Park. It's not too difficult. Yep park at the overflow car park which is the very first left as you cone into Calderglen would be my suggestion. Walk down the hill and you are there within 2-3 minutes, K-Park is on your left hand side directly across from the cricket club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: If you find the country park (which any satnav should guide you to) you'll find K-Park. It's not too difficult. What is this satnav you speak off? I've got AA Road Atlases but there's been motorways built since I bought it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandQueen Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 11 hours ago, louisxiv said: My memory fails me. It genuinely took me a while to find it though, although I may have taken a wrong turn or two. My advice would be to give yourself an extra 15 minutes or so. That said, your sense of direction may be better than mine. And your satnav! Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Aye, so apart from the fact that Google tells me that postcode G75 0QZ will take your sat nav to K-Park, coming up from Dumfries I'd say the main options leaving the M74 are either Junctions 8 (Stonehouse), 6 (Hamilton) or 5 (Raith Interchange). Given that East Kilbride being a "new town" is a land of many roundabouts probably the simplest way to find K-Park is to leave at J8 by-passing Stonehouse on the A71 to Strathaven in 6 miles and then take the A726 to East Kilbride (about 7 miles north of Strathaven). Just after passing the Crutherland Hotel on your right you reach EK at its first roundabout (Torrance), go straight across (signposted A726 Town Centre), pass the Carrigans bistro pub on the right and go straight across another small roundabout and you will see the entrance to Calderglen Country Park signposted on your right - options are either to park in the overflow car park close to the entrance or carry on to the main Country Park car park. K-Park itself is a short walk from either. I wouldn't recommend taking J6 as its quite awkward to find a way to EK via Hamilton as you'd be taking a number of minor roads. The other main alternative would be J5 which takes you straight onto the main A725 East Kilbride Expressway dual carriageway. This isn't too bad but its probably a few more miles than the J8 route and the traffic is busier, although on faster roads. On reaching EK the Expressway ends and you have two options - ignore the exit signposted right for Nerston, take the left option for Town Centre. This takes you onto the big Whirlies roundabout (can be fun for the uninitiated) taking the second left exit keeping on the A725 (now Kingsway) signposted for Town Centre/Paisley/Strathaven - note, don't take the initial left slip lane which takes you into Calderwood. Straight across the next roundabout (signed for The Murray/Hairmyers), then left at the next roundabout (Birniehill) signposted for Strathaven A726. After about a mile you'll see the entrance for K-Park signposted on your left. Hope this helps ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemis Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 44 minutes ago, Otis Blue said: Aye, so apart from the fact that Google tells me that postcode G75 0QZ will take your sat nav to K-Park, coming up from Dumfries I'd say the main options leaving the M74 are either Junctions 8 (Stonehouse), 6 (Hamilton) or 5 (Raith Interchange). Given that East Kilbride being a "new town" is a land of many roundabouts probably the simplest way to find K-Park is to leave at J8 by-passing Stonehouse on the A71 to Strathaven in 6 miles and then take the A726 to East Kilbride (about 7 miles north of Strathaven). Just after passing the Crutherland Hotel on your right you reach EK at its first roundabout (Torrance), go straight across (signposted A726 Town Centre), pass the Carrigans bistro pub on the right and go straight across another small roundabout and you will see the entrance to Calderglen Country Park signposted on your right - options are either to park in the overflow car park close to the entrance or carry on to the main Country Park car park. K-Park itself is a short walk from either. I wouldn't recommend taking J6 as its quite awkward to find a way to EK via Hamilton as you'd be taking a number of minor roads. The other main alternative would be J5 which takes you straight onto the main A725 East Kilbride Expressway dual carriageway. This isn't too bad but its probably a few more miles than the J8 route and the traffic is busier, although on faster roads. On reaching EK the Expressway ends and you have two options - ignore the exit signposted right for Nerston, take the left option for Town Centre. This takes you onto the big Whirlies roundabout (can be fun for the uninitiated) taking the second left exit keeping on the A725 (now Kingsway) signposted for Town Centre/Paisley/Strathaven - note, don't take the initial left slip lane which takes you into Calderwood. Straight across the next roundabout (signed for The Murray/Hairmyers), then left at the next roundabout (Birniehill) signposted for Strathaven A726. After about a mile you'll see the entrance for K-Park signposted on your left. Hope this helps ... Google maps is showing the off ramp at J8 is closed until 28 July. It recommends your J5 option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 15 minutes ago, Artemis said: Google maps is showing the off ramp at J8 is closed until 28 July. It recommends your J5 option. Cheers @Artemis didn't realise J8 was closed. That's a shame, but as you say going on up past Hamilton to the J5 A725 East Kilbride Expressway exit will be the next best option ... just be careful to pick the correct lane approaching the end of the expressway going into the Whirlies roundabout. It's fairly straightforward after that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 1 hour ago, Otis Blue said: Aye, so apart from the fact that Google tells me that postcode G75 0QZ will take your sat nav to K-Park, coming up from Dumfries I'd say the main options leaving the M74 are either Junctions 8 (Stonehouse), 6 (Hamilton) or 5 (Raith Interchange). Given that East Kilbride being a "new town" is a land of many roundabouts probably the simplest way to find K-Park is to leave at J8 by-passing Stonehouse on the A71 to Strathaven in 6 miles and then take the A726 to East Kilbride (about 7 miles north of Strathaven). Just after passing the Crutherland Hotel on your right you reach EK at its first roundabout (Torrance), go straight across (signposted A726 Town Centre), pass the Carrigans bistro pub on the right and go straight across another small roundabout and you will see the entrance to Calderglen Country Park signposted on your right - options are either to park in the overflow car park close to the entrance or carry on to the main Country Park car park. K-Park itself is a short walk from either. I wouldn't recommend taking J6 as its quite awkward to find a way to EK via Hamilton as you'd be taking a number of minor roads. The other main alternative would be J5 which takes you straight onto the main A725 East Kilbride Expressway dual carriageway. This isn't too bad but its probably a few more miles than the J8 route and the traffic is busier, although on faster roads. On reaching EK the Expressway ends and you have two options - ignore the exit signposted right for Nerston, take the left option for Town Centre. This takes you onto the big Whirlies roundabout (can be fun for the uninitiated) taking the second left exit keeping on the A725 (now Kingsway) signposted for Town Centre/Paisley/Strathaven - note, don't take the initial left slip lane which takes you into Calderwood. Straight across the next roundabout (signed for The Murray/Hairmyers), then left at the next roundabout (Birniehill) signposted for Strathaven A726. After about a mile you'll see the entrance for K-Park signposted on your left. Hope this helps ... Fuckit, I'll get the bus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Blue Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 1 minute ago, Fae_the_'briggs said: Fuckit, I'll get the bus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG.Roma Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, Otis Blue said: The other main alternative would be J5 which takes you straight onto the main A725 East Kilbride Expressway dual carriageway That's the one, simple. Good tip on the fork though, can imagine that catching some people out. Edited July 19 by DG.Roma Unwanted autocorrect! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALOREBURNE Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 On 18/07/2024 at 18:45, QoS99 said: Todorov been freed by Airdrie, would love him back at us. You’d imagine he’d have half the Championship interested though. Signed for Hamilton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the philosopher Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Hold your head in shame everyone, the Stag in Bank Street is now shut I hear - a lovely traditional wee boozer,honestly will be missed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annan4eva Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 7 hours ago, the philosopher said: Hold your head in shame everyone, the Stag in Bank Street is now shut I hear - a lovely traditional wee boozer,honestly will be missed. Id honestly cease your charm offensive operation towards the Doon hammers cant see it has legs on here, the Arbroath forum ( although you probably got the most pathetic response yet tbf ICT RESERVES AND THAT ) The HI Skyline intro on the Kelty forum suggests its time to Hang up your boots ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenacres Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Good and bad news on our injured players . Church going to be out for at least a month it is a worry that his old injury has returned . Hopefully Brydon will be back in 2 weeks we really miss his physical presence at the back. Still to add 2 players we are desperate for pace and another option in the forward areas . They will be loan signings nothing will happen till after the Cup games are done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 21 minutes ago, Greenacres said: Good and bad news on our injured players . Church going to be out for at least a month it is a worry that his old injury has returned . Hopefully Brydon will be back in 2 weeks we really miss his physical presence at the back. Still to add 2 players we are desperate for pace and another option in the forward areas . They will be loan signings nothing will happen till after the Cup games are done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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