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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 walk in the eastern Ochils from Glen Devon. Gentle climbs lead to rounded summits with extensive views.

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
630m / 2067ft
Type:
circular

Start at Woodland Trust’s car park, we take in four of the undulating, grassy hills of the Ochil Range – Innerdownie, Whitewisp Hill, Tarmangie Hill and finally Ben Shee.

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Forestry roads and grassy upland paths, can be boggy in places.

Max height: 645 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 58.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 97186 05156
Nearest postcode:
FK14 7JY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Woodland Trust’s Glen Sherup car park - A823 on the left just past Glendevon Lodge Park about 1 mile west of Glendevon. Distance from Helensburgh: 56 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 30 minutes . Suggested fuel contribution: £11.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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