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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 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

For those using public transport please note Craigendoran Railway Station will be closed. Those wishing to use public transport should use the First Greater Glasgow service 1B.

A walk to a local, infrequently visited, hill above Craigendoran.

Saturday, 9 November 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
350m / 1148ft
Type:
circular

Follow Cardross Road to the east end of the new Alder Gate Estate. Take woodland paths to Camis Eskan walled garden and Railway Glen before joining the forest road leading to Killoeter hill path. Ascend Killoeter and return to the start via the Three Lochs Way route.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: Footpaths, rough woodland paths, forest roads and rough hill paths with a few steep ascents.

Max height: 298 m

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

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 31492 81238
Nearest postcode:
G84 7JX
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Start time:
9:30 am

The entrance gates to Hermitage Academy at Morrison's roundabout on the A814. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.

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