Forth Valley

Forth Valley Ramblers Group

We are the Forth Valley 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

From Colzium Estate, Kilsyth, we make our way to Banton Loch. After a short break at Banton we go down to the Forth and Clyde canal. A short distance along at Craigmarloch we leave the canal and take paths back to Colzium.

Tea break at Banton. Lunch at end of walk in Walled Garden. Tea,  coffee and cakes in Colzium Cafe.
 

Local grade C

30 great years. 30 favourite walks.

Sunday 13 July 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Park in first car park on left as you enter estate, beside pond.

A mixture of woodland paths, canal towpath, pavements and minor road. Paths are muddy but may dry out a bit. One short incline at Banton, otherwise it is a  flat walk.

The walk will be taken at a leisurely pace.

An easy walk for anyone just starting walking or recovering from illness. 
 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 72999 79401
Nearest postcode:
G65 0PY
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Start time:
10:15 am

Colzium Lennox Estate Pond

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