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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.

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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

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A gentle stroll along Glen Luss before the steepish ascent of Beinn Eich followed by a drop and climb to Doune Hill

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
996m / 3268ft
Type:
circular

Doune Hill is the highest of the grassy Luss Hills. The approach along the ridge from Beinn Eich makes a fine walk. Return via the outbound route.

Local Grade: B+

Terrain: Minor road, then grassy ridges. May be boggy in places.

Max height: 734m

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

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 35899 93101
Nearest postcode:
G83 8PG
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Start time:
9:30 am

Luss Village visitors car park. Note that charges apply. Distance from Helensburgh: 10 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 20 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £2.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.

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