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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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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader.

A pleasant walk to one of the Munros in the Ben Lawers range.

 

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
710m / 2329ft
Type:
circular

A relatively straightforward climb, initially through a small woodland, and on a path the whole way which can be steep in places. Return by the path from the bealach leading to Ben Lawers which contours below Beinn Ghlas. Great views from the top (which can be windy).

Local Grade: B+

Terrain: A well constructed path,  well worn, stony and narrow in places. Return path narrow to start.

Max height: 1104 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 51.

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 60850 37714
Nearest postcode:
FK21 8TY
what3words:
warms.solve.uncouth
Start time:
9:00 am

National Trust Visitor Car Park – charge £4 all day & free to NT members. Car sharing essential as the NT car park can be very busy. Distance from Helensburgh: 53 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 40 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £11.00 . Please note we will leave promptly at 09::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 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