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Kilsyth to Kirkintilloch LINEAR

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Overview

Leaving from Auchinstarry, along canal paths to Kirkintilloch.   Return by bus, 89 to Kilsyth, then 435 bus to Auchinstarry. 

To book your place, text Alex on 07999 514095 and remember to include your name.

Booking from 6pm Tues Feb 3

 

 

Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
25m / 82ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 72098 76722
Nearest postcode:
G65 9SG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at 10am at Boathouse restaurant car park , Auchinstarry G65 9SG . Bus 435. W3w/// eggs.evolution.mural

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 65393 73927
Nearest postcode:
G66 1JG
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Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm

Finishing in Kirkintilloch. Plenty of cafes and coffee shops. Return bus 89 from Cowgate to Kilsyth, then either walk,or bus 435 from Kilsyth to Auchinstarry

Upcoming walks with Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Carron Reservoir Shore Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.1 miles
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Meikle Bin and Carron Reservoir

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
8.7 miles
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Kilsyth circular via Banton and Banton Loch

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.9 miles
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2 Towers, Alloa and Clackmannan

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.1 miles
.

Shell Bay to St Monans

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.2 miles
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Lower Largo to St Monans

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.9 miles
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Tillicoultry to Dollar Via Kings Seat

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.6 miles
.

Glendevon to Dollar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
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Kilsyth to Kirkintilloch LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Braco and Cromlet Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.7 miles
.

Dunure to Maidens

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Heads of Ayr to Maidens

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.6 miles
.

Falkirk Wheel and surrounding paths

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.1 miles
.

Overtoun House to Old Kilpatrick, via Blacklinn Reservoir, Doughnut Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Overtoun House to Old Kilpatrick via Doughnut Hill and The Slacks

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.3 miles
.

Airth and The Pineapple

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
.

Myreton & Colsnaur Hill Circular from Menstrie.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.6 miles
.

Menstrie Circular following the Jerrah Trail

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Denny Circular and Rosebank Woodland

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
.

Coulter Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Coulter Fell

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
8.1 miles
.

Auchinstarry circular via Nethercroy and Croy Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Torphichen to Linlithgow via Beecraigs

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Drumpelier Park and Loch circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.1 miles
.

Tinto Hill Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
Carmichael Estate

Carmichael Estate Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.0 miles
.

Kirkintilloch to Clachan of Campsie LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Leuchars To Tayport

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
.

Tayport to Icehouse return via Tentsmuir Forest

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Falkirk Wheel to Rough Castle circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Cumbernauld Village to Westerwood Golf Course

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.9 miles
.

Inveruglas to Arrochar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
.

Glen Tarken Low Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Glentarken High Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE