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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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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

Pleasant  circular walk from historic Blackness castle to Hopetoun House . Route will be along  the shores of   the Firth of Forth , then along  woodland tracks/paths ,with some road walking .Could be muddy in some areas.

Gaiters and sticks maybe required .

Easy B walk

 

Saturday, 20 September 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
158m / 518ft
Type:
circular

Toilets available at the tourist information office in Blackness Castle ,no charge, open 9.30am  to 4.15pm (summer time hours)

Street parking in Blackness Village Square, no charge,  limited  parking available in surrounding area.

Car sharing would be advisable

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65318 73423
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Southbank Business Park opposite Kirkintilloch Police Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 05174 80009
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7NG
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Start time:
9:30 am

Parking in Blackness Village Square ,in front of The Lobster Pot pub.

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