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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Group

We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 quarterly 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

Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A pleasant low level walk alongside a river and through woodland. Red squirrels are often seen on this walk.

Sunday, 31 March 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
316m / 1037ft
Type:
circular

First we walk around the Ardgartan riverside trail and then head along the Cowal Way towards Arrochar. We return to the start via the outward route.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: Forestry roads and well-defined paths.

Max height: 100 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 26900 03701
Nearest postcode:
G83 7AR
what3words:
noses.viewer.dusters
Start time:
11:00 am

Ardgartan Visitor Centre Car Park. Distance from Helensburgh: 21 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 35 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £4.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 11:00.

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 quarterly 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