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Bearsden & Milngavie Group

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

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 quarterly 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

Estimated 7 hours’ walking, including 2 hours of easy walking along an undulating forestry track, then back along a flat tarmac cycle track in addition to the usual 5 hour route up Ben Ledi, by starting at Bochastle car park, where there is more parking.   Well maintained hill path for the usual ascent, but rougher with some boggy sections and a stepping stone river crossing on the descent through Stank Glen.  

 

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.3km / 10.1mi
Ascent:
951m / 3120ft
Type:
circular

For those who want to car share, we will meet in Milngavie Station Car Park for an 08.30 departure.

Petrol contribution £6.60. 

Please let Fiona know if you are going directly to the start, parking in Bochastle car park, GR NN608081 to start walking by 09.45.  The car park is clearly signed and on the right hand side of the A821 road from Kilmahog to Aberfoyle just beyond the Lade Inn.

It is a B+ walk - see our website for an explanation

https://www.bearsdenandmilngavieramblers.org.uk/advice/walk-grading-and-car-sharing-costs/

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 55601 74434
Nearest postcode:
G62 8BX
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Milngavie Station carpark (free)

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 60768 08152
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8HD
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Start time:
9:45 am

Bochastle car park

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 quarterly 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