Duncryne and Loch Lomond

Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Group

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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

An easy walk with a short climb to a well known local viewpoint with glorious views of Loch Lomond before visiting the loch.

Sunday, 24 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 200m / 656ft
Type:: circular

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A walk taking us to a viewpoint over Loch Lomond before passing through farmland and a nature reserve to reach Loch Lomond. Return along field paths to the start of the walk.

Local Grade: C

Terrain: A mixture of good paths and quiet country roads.

Max height: 142 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 42900 86301
Nearest postcode:: G83 8NW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Kilmaronock Millennium Hall car park, Church Road, Gartocharn. First left off A811 after the petrol station. Distance from Helensburgh: 12 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 25 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £2.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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