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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Group

We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire 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

Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A circular walk in the Kilsyth Hills above Lennoxtown.

 

Saturday, 7 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
550m / 1804ft
Type:
circular

A circular walk with good views and mixed terrain.  From the car park, follow the rough path up Campsie Glen. Then climb east up the steep grass fell path, which enjoys spectacular views towards Glasgow.  Follow the moorland path to Court-ma-Law trig point (optional). Return to the fells' edge, descend the farm track to join the disused railway near Glazert Water, and follow it back to Clachan of Campsie.

( C+ option is available by omitting Court-ma-Law)

Local Grade: B/C+

Terrain: Steep muddy hill paths, open boggy moorland, farm tracks and disused railway line. Some steep ascents and descents.

Max height: 531 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 64.

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 61071 79577
Nearest postcode:
G66 7AB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Clachan of Campsie car park. Distance from Helensburgh: 27 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 50 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £5.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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