We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk begins from the Ben Ledi car park via a signposted path through a forest track. This walk is steep from the onset and will be taken at a sensible pace, with short breaks when required. Once we leave the forest behind good views of Loch Lubnaig and surrounding hills appear. The path continues steeply up till the ridge is gained, becoming rocky in places over several false summits before reaching the summit cairn with memorial cross. The trig point is slightly further on. The descent will be made via the beautiful Stank Glen, initally on steep grassy slopes then onto gravel path down to the burn. There are several fords which are easily crossed via stepping stones. The path can be boggy in places. We re-enter the forest past waterfalls with viewing platforms and continue back to the cars.
This a a grade A strenuous walk and will be taken at a sensible pace to meet the needs of all walkers. Boots, gaiters and poles are recommended due to boggy and rocky, uneven ground. We will have several breaks as required throughout this walk. There are several fords which are easily crossed with stepping stones.
Meet at East Ayrshire council car park, London Road, Kilmarnock 0745 to arrange car sharing and prompt departure at 0800. Travelling M77 onto M80 onto A9 to junction 10 for Callander. Once through the town drive for approximately 3 miles till signpost for Strathyre Forest Cabins. Turn left over the bridge and left again to Car park. Be careful of a couple of pot holes. Mileage is 137 miles round trip £40 per car.
Please let Ian know if you plan to travel direct to Callander.
There are toilet facilities in Callander behind The Dreadnought Hotel.
Meeting point is at East Ayrshire Headquarters 95 London Road Kilmarnock KA3 7BU where car sharing will be organised.
Ben Ledi car park
