Pykestone Hill and Drumelzier Law

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Overview

This enjoyable Hill walk climbs the three Donalds arranged around Drumelzier Burn. Pykestone Hill and Middle Hill both have flat summits, but Drumelzier Law is set apart from the main range and has a more impressive outline as well as fine views. Some parts can be muddy.

Sunday, 13 April 2025

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:: 696m / 2283ft
Type:: linear

Local Grade Walk B+

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE: If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk, please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 7 April 2025, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76103 74372
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
what3words:: farmer.moving.jelly

Start time:: 9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Park at car park for Cumbernauld New Town Hall, Bron Way, Cumbernauld G67 1DZ Then make your way to the bus stop on Bron Way (left out car park) (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76073 74446
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
what3words:: storms.chops.neon

Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month