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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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

Scenic circuit walk gently ascending Ben Gullipen on established forestry tracks and then over to Beinn Dearg along faint hill tracks where we descend down onto a wide grassy flat-topped ridge and then back down on to forestry tracks walking above Loch Venacher and gently descending down lochside for the final stretch back to start point.

Local Grade: B

Distance: 11.5 miles

Saturday, 31 May 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
427m / 1401ft
Type:
circular

This route affords fantastic views of the surrounding hills and lochs with the possibility of spotting an osprey or two!

Walking poles and gaiters recommended.

Route is available to view on the Ramblers website - see link

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65316 73415
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 60890 07134
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8HW
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Start time:
9:00 am

Small Car Park just off Invertrossachs Road

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