What we’re about
Welcome to Rambling Readers, the book club that takes you on a literary adventure...and a real one! We believe that some of the best conversations happen on the trail, so we combine our love of reading with our love for the outdoors. Instead of meeting in a cafe, we get together for a hike to discuss our latest book.
Upcoming events
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- £5.00
Drumchapel Way Loop 8.5km: November Book Club
Glasgow Queen Street Station, Queen street, Glasgow, GB**EARLY BIRD SIGN-UPS AVAILABLE UNTIL SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER**
🗺️ Key Info:
• Distance: 7.4km (4.5 miles if you’re old school) plus an extra walk from the train station to the starting point (adding on about 1km)
• Ascent: ~160m
• Hiking time: 2.5 to 3hrs
• Cost: £3 early bird, then £5 (covers basic admin costs for Rambling Readers)
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.📍 Meeting and Ending Point:
• Location: Glasgow Queen Street Station by the M&S Simply Food
• Time: Meet 11:10am, leave just before 11:20am for the 11:25am train. Arrive at Drumry station at 11:45am.
• Return: We expect to be back at Drumry station by 3pm at the latest. Officially our trip ends here, and people are free to catch a return train or perhaps grab a drink at the pub, however they’re feeling!🥾 The Hike:
A full description of the hike is here!
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/scotland/glasgow-city-3/the-drumchapel-way-loop📖 The Book:
• Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood
Published in 1987, this novel features fictional painter Elaine Risley, who reflects on how experiences from her childhood and teenage years have influenced her art.📖 The Short Story:
• The Forester's Daughter by Claire Keegan
If you're short on time this November, we offer a short story option to get involved! Set in Keegan's native County Wicklow, forester Victor Deegan gifts a dog to his daughter, an act that triggers the emergence of long-buried family secrets.🎒What to Bring
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Waterproofs (jacket and trousers – it's Scotland in November!)
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Water (1 litre minimum)
• Hat and gloves if cold5 attendees
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