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Glen Tarken at Loch Earn

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Overview

In the main good 4x4 farm tracks and open moorland paths. There is a section of open moorland with a steep climb and decent of ,Creag Dhudh, where poles are advised

Saturday, 9 September 2023
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
515m / 1690ft
Type:
circular

Lovley views over Loch Earn and surounding hills and Ben Vorlich.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65358 73438
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XR
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Carpark next to Kirkintilloch Police station

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 66981 24644
Nearest postcode:
PH6 2NN
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Start time:
9:30 am

laybay across the road from Loch Earn sailing club, room for up to 6 cars. there is a second laybay just before the sailing club, both on the A85.

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