We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Jack T.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader.
A circular walk on the Gargunnock Hills visiting the highest point and overlooking Blairdrummond Moss.
Ascent of Gargunnock Escarpment, then clockwise circuit of plateau to Carleatheran peak. Panoramic views sweeping from Ben Lomond to the west, Ben Venue to the north, to Stirling and the Ochils in the east.
Local Grade: B
Terrain: Mostly firm tracks with occasional boggy patches on plateau; short section (¾ km) of indistinct path across rough/boggy scrub.
Max height: 484 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 57.
Roadside in Moray Place/McLaren’s Park Gargunnock FK8 3DG. Prob space for <5 cars – sharing recommended. Distance from Helensburgh: 32 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 50 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £6.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.
