Haystoun, The Cut and Cademuir

This short route enjoys a surprising variety of terrain. Starting on the John Buchan Way it winds up through the attractive suburbs in the south west corner of the town.

You then pass through Cademuir Forest before returning to the town by Haystoun Estate or The Cut. ‘The Cut’ is a drain that runs between a number of fields; you will note that there are ‘drinking holes’ created for the stock in these fields.
When the larches lose their needles in Autumn the views south-east over to Hundleshope Heights are extremely beautiful. Larches are a particular favourite for goldcrests, warblers and tits where they will congregate together, out with the breeding season, to forage for food.

From Kingsmeadow car park head diagonally across the junctions with care, and head for a lane which lies between Springhill Road and Caledonian Road. You are following the John Buchan Way signs up to Chambers Terrace, Frankcroft and then Craigerne Lane. Continue to follow the JBW signs up to Tantah.

When you go through the gate at the corner of the wall surrounding Tantah House turn left, leaving the JBW, to head for Cademuir Forest. Follow the woodland path ahead of you which runs along the edge of the forest. After a short distance you will come to a junction, continue straight on, do not go uphill.

Follow the path round to the parking area on the east side of the plantation. Exit the forest by turning left and going downhill to meet Bonnington Road. Turn left onto Bonnington Road and take the track which is first on your right. Follow this along to the left turn onto The Cut. You may choose to turn down here eventually turning left onto Glen Road and onto Springhill Road after Jubilee Community Woodland. Or you may choose to continue forward and turn left down Haystoun Estate’s drive to return to Glen Road and onto Springhill Road. This will lead you back to the car park.