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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.

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
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Overview

Hope you can join us for a great day's hill walking starting out from banks of Loch Achray :-

TERRAIN

Good forest track and path to the col and a final rocky path to the summit

Ben Venue may be small in stature but it is a mountain of real character, One of the finest in the Trossachs. The ascent is a great walk with both boggy and rocky ground higher up, With stunning views from the summit.....sometimes ;-)

 

 

Saturday, 28 October 2023
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
876m / 2874ft
Type:
circular

Weather:-may be changable,So I would recomend waterproof foot wear & pack your rucksack with appropriate clothing for this Changable time of year.

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/what-wear-when-walking

We will be stopping for tea/coffee break on the way up,and pack somethink nice for Lunch...It will serve you well.

 

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65324 73399
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
lamppost.spilling.contracting
Meeting time:
7:45 am

Usual Southbank meeting place for anyone travelling from the Kirky area. If pick up is required, please ask/post on the Whatsapp Group, for a hopeful reply. Note : Showing as 50min drive and 29 mile one way journey in google maps

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 50585 06876
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8HZ
what3words:
blog.rainfall.clubbing
Start time:
9:00 am

Note :- £5 pound for the day's parking :- Coin & Contactless payment.

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