thanks trail-rat, I'll let mrs gordonb know… and yes, you're right, they are staying at barry buddon. She can get in contact with the camp.

me and my buddy went with them on 07, and 08.. stayed in the chamois hotel in les gets… it was a bit scruffy, but that meant you didn't worry about walking around the hotel in your dirty bike kit, you didn't look under the beds, but why would you.. and the staff were as pissed as you were the next morning… oh, and if you got on well with them, you could get yourself on the "staff beers" tab…. half price, with the odd shot thrown in… it just reminded me of being a student again!!!

I've lived in EK for 5 yrs now, and have biked the trail from Calderwood to the main part of the park and back many times, passed many people, and not been challenged by anyone. I think it's all down to how you approach people…. pull in and wait for dogs to pass, smile and talk etc…

Personally, Cathkin is now my local trail when I can't be bothered to travel anywhere, less dog poop…

Thanks guys, popped out tonight, put some grease on the qr, and bob's your uncle, a happy wife.