Ben Donich via Rest and Be Thankful

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Overview

High Walk

From the summit of the Rest and Be Thankful pass follow the path through trees and open land to the summit of Ben Donich

Sunday, 7 July 2024

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 575m / 1886ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade B+

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE: If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk, please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 1 July 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76051 74603
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

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