We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
A local walk on paths and tracks visiting a ruined 16th century castle and an 18th Century doocot.
We will catch the 09:28 train from Craigendoran to Cardross arriving at Cardross at 09:33.
Our New Year walk combines splendid views across the Clyde with visits to local historical features and pleasant woodland paths. We walk from Cardross Station to Kilmahew Castle and then follow paths and farm tracks to Darleith House. We return to Craigendoran via Service’s Wood, Camis Eskan dovecot and walled garden.
Local Grade: C+
Terrain: Forestry tracks, farm tracks, country paths, quiet lanes and rough hill paths. Undulating terrain but no steep ascents or descents. Likely to be very wet and muddy in places.
Max height: 190 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 63.
Craigendoran Station - Parking available at the end of Station Road. Distance from Helensburgh: 1 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 5 miles. Please note we will catch the train to Cardross at 09:28.
Cardross Railway Station. Distance from Helensburgh: 5 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 10minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 1.00. Please note we will leave promptly after the 09:25 train from Helensburgh Central has arrived (due at 09:33).
Craigendoran Railway Station
