We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jack T.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
An alternative route up this Corbett near the Rest and be Thankful which offers extensive views of the Firth of Clyde.
Forest path southeast into Glen, then break south onto open moor land path to Bealach Dubh-lic, then ascend East Ridge to meet main path near summit. Return to start via north ridge path.
Local Grade: B+
Terrain: Forest path, open moor path to bealach, then unmarked/sheep track ascent to ridge to Ben Donich; navigable boggy sections. Descent, North Ridge path clearly marked but seriously eroded; scrambling involved over some crags.
Max height: 847 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.
Forest car park off B828, 600m south of Rest & Be Thankful (A83 Junction). Distance from Helensburgh: 25 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 40 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £5.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.
