Craig Douglas to Tibbie Sheils Inn via Blackhouse

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Overview

This linear walk starts at Craig Douglas and follow the path to Blackhouse Tower. The route then takes us along the Southern Upland Way to Tibbie Sheils Inn along St Marys Loch, one of the most attractive lochs in the borders is on grassy paths and tracks.

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:: 230m / 755ft
Type:: linear

Local Walk Grade C+

NOTE: If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk, please text
Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 25 August 2025, and remember to include
your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76122 74376
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Park at car park for Cumbernauld New Town Hall, Bron Way, Cumbernauld G67 1DZ Then make your way to the bus stop on Bron Way (left out car park) (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76037 74574
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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Estimated finish time:: 6:30 pm

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