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Walk : Levengrove Park
"<p>Levengrove Park, in Dumbarton, is located on a dramatic stretch of land where the River Leven meets the estuary of the River Clyde. It has impressive views across the Clyde to Renfrewshire and to the adjacent town and Dumbarton Rock on the other side of the Leven.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">This Victorian park has recently undergone a \u00a33.8 million transformation, thanks to investment from West Dunbartonshire Council and funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">Come along and learn about the rich history of the park\u2019s newly restored heritage features including St Serf\u2019s Church \u2013 with links to Robert the Bruce - Shiers Well, Kilmahew Fountain and the Cenotaph. The brand new pavilion is the home of the popular Pavillion Caf\u00e9, complete with outside seating, and an adjacent upgraded play area for children.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">The park also boasts a training suite with multiple opportunities for learning, a formal garden with extensive spring and summer bedding displays, an Arboretum, open grassland, and recreation facilities which include a basketball court.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">Levengrove is home to a number of events throughout the year including a popular summer Gala Day, the annual Scottish Pipe Band Championships in July and a fireworks display each November.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">A great day out with something for everyone.<\/p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="western"><img style="width: 389px; height: 92px;" src="\/media\/4708\/hlf-logo_02032017_hlf_english-frbtnl_rgb-2.jpg?width=389&height=92" alt="" rel="17346" data-id="17346" \/><\/p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="western"> <img style="width: 179px; height: 107px;" src="\/media\/4695\/wdc-logo-colour-1.jpg?width=179&height=107" alt="" rel="17331" data-id="17331" \/><\/p><p> <span class="st"><img style="width: 304px; height: 59px;" src="\/media\/4694\/wdc-health-and-social.jpg?width=304&height=59" alt="" rel="17330" data-id="17330" \/><\/span><\/p>"
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"<p>Levengrove Park, in Dumbarton, is located on a dramatic stretch of land where the River Leven meets the estuary of the River Clyde. It has impressive views across the Clyde to Renfrewshire and to the adjacent town and Dumbarton Rock on the other side of the Leven.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">This Victorian park has recently undergone a \u00a33.8 million transformation, thanks to investment from West Dunbartonshire Council and funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">Come along and learn about the rich history of the park\u2019s newly restored heritage features including St Serf\u2019s Church \u2013 with links to Robert the Bruce - Shiers Well, Kilmahew Fountain and the Cenotaph. The brand new pavilion is the home of the popular Pavillion Caf\u00e9, complete with outside seating, and an adjacent upgraded play area for children.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">The park also boasts a training suite with multiple opportunities for learning, a formal garden with extensive spring and summer bedding displays, an Arboretum, open grassland, and recreation facilities which include a basketball court.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">Levengrove is home to a number of events throughout the year including a popular summer Gala Day, the annual Scottish Pipe Band Championships in July and a fireworks display each November.<\/p><p style="background: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; widows: 2; text-decoration: none;" class="western" align="LEFT">A great day out with something for everyone.<\/p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="western"><img style="width: 389px; height: 92px;" src="\/media\/4708\/hlf-logo_02032017_hlf_english-frbtnl_rgb-2.jpg?width=389&height=92" alt="" rel="17346" data-id="17346" \/><\/p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;" class="western"> <img style="width: 179px; height: 107px;" src="\/media\/4695\/wdc-logo-colour-1.jpg?width=179&height=107" alt="" rel="17331" data-id="17331" \/><\/p><p> <span class="st"><img style="width: 304px; height: 59px;" src="\/media\/4694\/wdc-health-and-social.jpg?width=304&height=59" alt="" rel="17330" data-id="17330" \/><\/span><\/p>"
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