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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 quarterly 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
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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A pleasant walk along the River Clyde at New Lanark visiting two spectacular waterfalls. Great opportunities to watch wildlife and see the Spring flowers.

Sunday, 12 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

Starting from New Lanark, this walk completes the full circuit of the Falls of Clyde taking in both banks of the picturesque gorge.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain:  Good, but undulating paths throughout.

Max height: 200 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 71.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 88226 42610
Nearest postcode:
ML11 9DF
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Start time:
10:00 am

New Lanark Visitor Car Park. Distance from Helensburgh: 57 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 20 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 11.00. 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 quarterly 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