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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin 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

A circular walk from the Loch Long (Glen Loin) car park in Arrochar.

This straightforward but long circuit runs through the glens and corries to the north of Arrochar. It offers fine views throughout of the peaks of the Arrochar Alps.

Open moorland tracks, 4x4 tracks and farm roads.

 

Local Grade Easy B.

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17km / 10.6mi
Ascent:
455m / 1493ft
Type:
circular

The car park is Pay and Display and is quite expensive.  Expect to pay around £1.50 per hour.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65318 73396
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
youths.palaces.bikes
Meeting time:
8:15 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 29832 04912
Nearest postcode:
G83 7AJ
what3words:
blotchy.crunch.walled
Start time:
9:30 am

Car Park at top of Loch Long.

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