We are a small, friendly and informal group who walk once a fortnight on a Saturday and you are welcome to join us.
Crinan woods, starting from the Crinan Hotel, Crinan Basin. There is a large car park that can be used. The group will muster outside the front of the Crinan Hotel at 09:50. There is a very steep footpath with stone steps, taking you up to Crinan view point, passing the ruins of New York. Then going back down, again by some very steep steps you reach the Crinan Canal, at the Crinan Swing Bridge. Walking along the canal back to the Crinan Hotel, where the walk ends.
Distance: 3km / 1.75 miles
Time: 1 hour
Ascent: 137m
Start Grid Ref: NR788943
There will be an opportunity to car share, with members meeting at Lorne Street Car park in Lochgilphead at 09:30, who will then drive to the start point at the Crinan Hotel.
There is definitely a need for walking sticks and if the weather is too wet on the day an alternative walk along the canal will be considered. Going up and down the steps dogs should be on a lead, so as not to get under the feet of those walking up and down the steep stone steps. There is a bench at the view point for a rest. As this is a relatively short walk there will be no lunch stop.
There is a public toilet near to the Crinan Basin car park.
The start of the walk will be outside the front of the Crinan Hotel, at the Crinan Basin.
