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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 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, varied walk from Dumbarton to Old Kilpatrick through the Kilpatrick Hills

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
442m / 1450ft
Type:
linear

If travelling by public transport catch the 09:25 train from Helensburgh Central arriving at Dumbarton East at 09:42 or the 09:40 train from Dalmuir arriving at Dumbarton East at 09:51.

Woodland to grassland onto a traverse of the Langcraigs with views of Lochs Lomond and Humphrey, looking up and down the Clyde from the braes above Kilpatrick. Crossing farm land to reach Old Kilpatrick.

Return to Dumbarton via public transport.

Local Grade: B but only due to length

Terrain: Natural woodland paths and designed paths steep in places, muddy in places after rain. Two burns to cross stepping stones. Reasonable under foot for the most part. Advise boots, gaiters & walking poles.

Max height: 347 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 64.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 40583 75101
Nearest postcode:
G82 1RH
what3words:
hunt.dared.ranch
Start time:
10:00 am

Dumbarton East railway station platform. Distance from Helensburgh: 8 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 20 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £2.00 . Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 46813 72849
Nearest postcode:
G60 5LX
what3words:
daunted.widely.earl
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Kilpatrick railway station

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