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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

Overview

Very strenuous circular walk starting at Ardvorlich House on the banks of Loch Earn, parking at the side of the road, on the banks of Loch Earn

Ascending Ben Vorlich via rocky tourist path, some scrambling nearer to summit, then descending onto a flatter moorland before ascending again up to Ben Our.  Walking poles and gaiters advised as some areas of moorland boggy in places and some deep potholes, faint paths  

After reaching the top of Ben Our we descend back down steep moorland, no clear paths, just faint tracks, again ground underfoot boggy with some awkward points, eventually reaching back onto the  lower end tourist track, leading back to Ardvorlich House and the banks of Loch Earn 

Allow 6/7 hrs for the full walk

   

       

Saturday, 15 June 2024
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
985m / 3232ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65359 73454
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XR
what3words:
talents.kiosk.gateway
Meeting time:
7:30 am

Carshare available from Southbank carpark, Kirkintilloch opposite the police station . Inform leader if transport required Cars leaving carpark 07.30hrs

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 63262 23177
Nearest postcode:
FK19 8PZ
what3words:
sped.tunes.rests
Start time:
9:00 am

parking on Lochside road (South Loch Earn 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