Isle of Bute. Rothesay to Ettrick Bay

Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow 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 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

Overview

From Rothesay, following part of West Island Way and old tramway to Ettrick Bay and via Port Ballantyne and the coast on the way back. Tearoom at Ettrick Bay open until 3.30 and bus back option if weather dictates. Please text or email me in advance.

Saturday, 21 October 2023

Meeting time:: 7:20 am
Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Local walk grade: B

Estimated return time at Linlithgow Railway Station: 19.45

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 00612 77081
Nearest postcode:: EH49 6AD
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Meeting time:: 7:20 am

Linlithgow Railway Station. Train at 07.32 to Wemyss Bay, change at Glasgow Queen St to Central. Rail fare is £14.95 return with rail card and £6.90 return for Calmac , Wemyss Bay to Rothesay (35 mins each way) Please buy ferry ticket on line in advance.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 08894 64796
Nearest postcode:: PA20 9AQ
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Start time:: 10:40 am

Upcoming walks with Linlithgow Group

Carleatheran from Gargunnock

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Burntisland Kinghorn circular (with the Binn)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Cromlet Hill from Braco

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.4 miles

Dunkeld circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

The Magnificent 11

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.9 miles

Kinlochard to Loch Chon Linear walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Beinn Chabhair - a Munro at the north end of Loch Lomond

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Dalmeny Estate Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 9.6 miles

Penicuik Estate and Pentland Hills circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

The Pink Rib

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Meall Ghaordaidh from Glen Lochay

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 5.9 miles

East Cairn hill and the Mounts circuit from Baddinsgill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.6 miles

Atholl Woods and Loch Ordie

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Creise and Meall a' Bhuiridh

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 6.8 miles

Pentlands circuit

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.4 miles

Broughton Heights and Trahenna Hill circuit

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.4 miles

An Socach (Munro) from Glen Clunie

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.8 miles

Killin circular walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Moss Morran circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.3 miles

Stob Coire Easain and Stob a'Choire Mheadhoin

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 10.3 miles

Culross Woods and Countryside

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Dotty & Doreen (Beinn Dorian & Beinn an Dothaidh)

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Righ

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 14.9 miles

River Avon and Union Canal to Lathallan

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 6.8 miles

View from Geal Charn including Loch Ericht

A'Mharconaich and Geal Charn (Munros) Drumochter

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 7.1 miles

Figure of 8 from St.Abb’s

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Bridge of Allan and Keir Estate circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Buachaille Etive Mor

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Branklin Falls and Callander Crags

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 3.3 miles

Beinn Each from Loch Lubnaig

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 5.0 miles

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

Join now for just £3.58 per month