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Overview

Meet in Chapel Hill car park for car sharing at 8.45am to drive to Rhubodach and walk to the Bull Loch via the Maids of Bute. 

Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Start time:
8:45 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08512 64820
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0BJ
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Start time:
8:45 am

8.45am Chapel Hill car park for car sharing. Please contact the leader in advance to ensure a place in a car.

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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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE