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Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

The northerly two summits of the four Munros on the west side of the Drumochter Pass. Geal Chàrn has superb views towards Ben Alder, whilst A' Mharconaich is the shapliest of the range, with a steep prow prominent from the A9.

It's a circular route starting from the large car park near Balsporran Cottages just off the A9.Car Share will be organised at the West Port but the walk leader will join you at the start of the walk in Drumochter, not the West Port. Please register with the walk leader in advance to give an idea of numbers.

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
731m / 2398ft
Type:
circular

Local walk grade:  A

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
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luckier.speared.billiard
Meeting time:
7:45 am

Car park behind West Port.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 62700 79101
Nearest postcode:
PH19 1AE
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refreshed.taxi.preoccupied
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park near Balsporran Cottages just off A9.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking