Glasgow is soon to have a wonderful new boardwalk alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal for people to enjoy while they visit the city's only inner-city Local Nature Reserve - The Claypits.
Located in North Glasgow just a mile from the city centre, the boardwalk is part of a number of developments to encourage more people to visit and take advantage of the urban oasis.
Back in October, work commenced on a new pedestrian footbridge over the canal which will improve access to the Hamiltonhill Claypits for the residents of local communities, as part of plans which include new picnic areas, new and improved pathways and new gateways.
And the site, which was originally the home of a clay quarry used when the canal was first built in the late 1700s, as well the site of a foundry, glassworks and boat-building yard, is also being improved via new wildlife habits and the creation of viewpoints.
By offering opportunities for leisure, health, re-connecting with nature, education, community events and volunteering, The Claypits is regarded as a 'lifeline' in an area of the city which is poorly served by quality green spaces.
The installation of the boardwalk also follows the opening of a 'secret' 845-metre-long pathway trail back in March of 2018, a robust, all-weather path built to allow the public to explore the 25 acres of woodland and wetland that make up the Claypits.
It is hoped the walkway will open by the end of the year.
We can't wait to go along and visit!
