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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.

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 quarterly 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 scenic walk above Greenock along the early Victorian aqueduct which supplied water to Greenock for drinking and power. Finally we climb a small hill for wonderful views of the Clyde estuary.

Saturday, 13 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.5km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
230m / 755ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk on pathway with optional short steep hill climb to hill top for panoramic views of Clyde Estuary.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain:  Path, track and open hill

Max height:  298 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 63.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 26646 74863
Nearest postcode:
PA16 9JZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Overton Road Car Park. Distance from Helensburgh: 29 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 50 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 6.00. 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 quarterly 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