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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 walk in the hills on the north side of Glen Fruin with panoramic views.

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:
630m / 2067ft
Type:
circular

A circular walk through Balcnock and Beinn Tharsuinn on hills to the north of Glen Fruin. Demanding ascent then moderate ridge and, weather-permitting, outstanding views of Glen Fruin, northern Gareloch and southern Loch Lomond.

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Steep, open moor ascent to ridge, then fence line and ATV tracks along ridge, boggy in places.

Max height: 691 m

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

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 29500 88701
Nearest postcode:
G84 9EB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hard standing by radio mast southside of A817/Haul Road above Ballevoulin Farm. SPACE FOR 5 CARS ONLY. Distance from Helensburgh: 11 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 20 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £2.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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