We are the Cunninghame Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk is up the Campsies to its highest point, Earls seat with great views of all surrounding villages, Loch Lomond, The Highlands and the unmistakable prominence of Dumgoyne.
This is a combined walk with the Strathkelvin and Cunninghame Ramblers.
We leave from Clachan of Campsie car park or Campsie Glen as it is more commonly known instead of the usual route which is either from the Glengoyne Distillery or Blanefield. We head through Schoenstatt onto the main road for a short walk leaving to the right up the farm road until we pick up the path to head upwards towards Earls seat on paths, rough tracks, some short steep ascents and marshy open ground.
The route covers the hills of Dumbreck , past Owsen Hill, Little Earl and onto Earls seat: 1896 ft at the summit.
We return by following the track to Slackdhu onto Strathblane and return to Campsie Glen via the old railway line.
Campsies, as always, can present with all seasons in one day. Terrain can be extremely boggy in places with some steep ascents, a few stiles to climb and some road walking. Gaiters, poles if used and water proofs recommended, maybe some sunscreen too!!
Due to terrain - walk is moderate to strenuous- B+
For those taking public transport from Ayrshire, meet at Kilwinning Train station at 8.20am for 8.27am train to Central Station which arrives at 8.57am. Walk to Buchanan Bus Station and board the 9.26am X85 bus which arrives in Campsie Glen at 10.09am.
Walk will start at 10.15am - 10.25am pending bus promptness.
Local cafe open 10-4 pm with toilet facilities. Toilets also available in Schoenstatt - in St Josephs Cabin - donation requested. ( bring some change)
If travelling by public transport, meet at Kilwinning Rail Station at 8.20am for 8.27am train to Glasgow Central then onwards to Buchanan Bus Station (walking) then Campsie Glen (by bus).
10.15am at Campsie Glen Car Park and Bus Depot.
