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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk is mainly on paths and tracks and involves steep ascent and descent. Poles and gaiters are advised for those that use them. 

From Menstrie we will walk to the summit of Colsnaur Hill and following the line of the old wall northwards traverse onto Bengengie Hill. We will descend along the shoulder and head towards the reservoir and then towards Balquarn Farm following the track round the foot of the hill towards Myreton.

Local Grade B

Saturday, 2 May 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
675m / 2215ft
Type:
circular

Parking is on street therefore the number of cars will be restricted to 6 so as to not inconvenience the local populace. If you  intend to bring your car please arrange with others so that there are 4 people per car and let the walk leader know in advance the names of the driver and passengers.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65317 73415
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Southbank Visitors' Car Park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 84995 97036
Nearest postcode:
FK11 7BP
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Start time:
9:00 am

Ochil Row, Menstrie

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