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By Kelly Houston, Founder and Active Business Coach
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Club Synergy Blog
By Kelly Houston, Founder and Active Business Coach
This up and down route is approximately 4.5 miles in total, so allow a good 2 to 2.5 hours for the walk.
Ben A’an may not be big compared to other hills in the Trossachs, including the neighbouring Ben Venue and Ben Ledi, but at just under 1500 ft this ‘mountain in miniature’ packs a punch in the views department.
This 4 mile-ish circular route is suitable for walkers and hill runners. The kissing gates and steep, grassy part makes it more difficult for bikes, although there is an alternative gravel route which adds on a couple of miles. The route is a mix of trail, gravel road, grassy paths, with a final stretch on tarmac along the Forth & Clyde Canal.
It also forms part of the John Muir Way which traverses the central belt of Scotland from Helensburgh, in the West to Dunbar, in the East. The birthplace of John Muir, the man known as ‘the father of national parks’ in the States and recognised for the saving of Yosemite.
This 5 mile-ish up and back to the stunning Torwood Blue Pool is suitable for walkers and hill runners. The kissing gates make it more difficult for bikes. There is potential to make this a longer 7 mile loop but navigation can be a bit challenging through the wooded section. The path varies from tarmac to trail and can be muddy in places, although duck boards are in place.
The pool is a beautiful bluey-green, the tone changes depending on weather and angle you view it from. There are many stories about why this small, brick lined pool lies in the middle of a wood.
This 2.5 mile up and down the small but mighty, Conic Hill is suitable for walkers and hill runners. The path varies from wooden steps through the forest section to a new section of path made up of rocks , some gravelly trail and finally a rocky scramble to the top.
Stunning views of Loch Lomond appear as you come out of the initial forest section. Reaching the top awards a fantastic view over the Loch, and over to the ‘Arrochar Alps’ featuring popular Munro, Ben Lomond.
This 3 mile-ish out and back is suitable for walkers, trail runners, and gravel bikers. The path up tho the waterfall is pretty much uphill all the way but pause, turn around and take in the views and it doesn’t feel too much like hard work. There are a couple of narrow gates to squeeze though but it’s a wide, dirt road all the way to the waterfall.
The falls are glorious in full spate, and have a decent sized pool at the base even after a dry spell. Perfect for a quick dip or to cool your feet after the climb.
The starting point for this micro adventure is Clachan of Campsie, Lennoxtown. A quaint collection of independent shops round a pretty, cobbled courtyard with the all important coffee stop too!
Welcome to Part 4 of a series of short blogs to help you start and establish a running habit. Unlike many beginner running articles we WON’T start with the first step outside but rather by tackling some of the obstacles that lurk behind the front door so that you can smooth the pathway to progress.
In this post we help you to find behaviours that might be a bit less obvious but much easier to use as a starting point for your running journey.
Welcome to Part 3 of this series of short blogs designed to help you start and maintain a running habit by first focusing on the toughest part, overcoming the barriers that stop you getting out the front door.
In this blog we focus on finding your ‘starter habit’ and making this as easy as possible to perform.
If you caught Part 1, you’ll know that this series of shorts blogs approaches starting running from a bit of a different standpoint. (Pun very much intended!)
Part 1 focused on getting really clear about our real reasons for wanting to start a running habit, In this blog we will explore what has stopped us from starting in the past.
Some say that the act of running isn’t the hardest part of starting to run, it’s getting out the front door!
In this, the first of a series of short posts I’ll help you establish a running habit. Unlike many beginner running articles we WON’T start with the first step outside but rather by tackling some of the obstacles that lurk behind the front door so that you can smooth the pathway to progress.
Basically anything that raises your heart rate into the aerobic zone will positively impact your focus and creativity. So brisk walking, running, a short online dance workout, some forms of yoga....all count. If it raises your heart rate, it also boosts your brain! And this in turn boosts your business...
Advertised as the most beautiful marathon in Britain, Kielder lives up to it’s name.
This blog shares the lessons learned in training for, and running, this beautiful trail marathon.
Is it better to run with music, a podcast or just the sounds of nature? This blog helps you decide what’s best for YOU.
Find out about the benefits of early morning exercise, such as a morning walk, in this Club Synergy Blog.
Read this Club Synergy blog on how sharing your goals with the right people will help keep you accountable.
Check out our latest blog, full of top tips on how to build relationships within your remote team.
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Ready to put yourself out there and find your tribe? Check out our networking tips for small business owners.
Struggling with your new year goals? Find out why habits are more powerful than resolutions in our latest blog.
Want to know why taking a break makes you more productive? Check out this blog on the importance of rest from Club Synergy.
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Discover the benefits of yoga for your body, brain, & business in our latest blog. Exercise, networking, & community from Club Synergy.
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Taking 15-20 mins to plan your presentation, and really consider WHO you are presenting to will make sure your words and images hit the mark. Really thinking about your audience, has the added benefit of moving your focus from your performance to the recipient’s collective experience.
Find out all about the impact that early morning walking can
have on your health - and join one of our Netwalking sessions!
You have more business than you can handle and you need to grow your team.
You need someone to come in and wear some of the countless hats that you’ve been wearing and quickly swapping since start up!
Check out our latest blog to find out what group accountability sessions are, and how they can improve your productivity and accountability.
Combining exercise with business networking and accountability for work and home tasks can be a difficult concept to get your head around without experiencing it.
That’s why we offer a 30 calendar day FREE trial which gives access to absolutely everything Club Synergy has to offer.
Nothing is held back, and you won’t suddenly unlock new features as soon as you start paying. This is no freemium business model… It’s a genuine offer to ‘access all areas’ so that you can really see if it will work for you, your way of working, your business and your lifestyle.