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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Leave RSPB  hub ( on Loch Leven)  carpark at 9.15am

Walking on the Sleeping Giant path to  trig point at Benarty Hill, descending down to Loch Ore Meadows country park. Return is via Harran Hill wood and Benarty wood, cut across to viewpoint at Vane hill. Back to RSPB. 

Terrain is mostly on good paths and tracks, though can be muddy in some areas, so gaiters and poles, if used, are advised.  Wide muddy steps on the descent back from Vane hill view point to hub.

Some paths and tracks have steep inclines

 

 

 

Saturday, 28 February 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
356m / 1168ft
Type:
circular

Moderate walk .

Local grade B

Carpark Fee £3.00  for all day parking (cards or coins), if  meter not working fee can be paid in RSPB hub.

Toilets available

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65318 73419
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Carsharing may be available from Southbank carpark Kirkintilloch (across from Police Station ) leaving at 08.00hrs

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 15917 98975
Nearest postcode:
KY13 9LX
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Start time:
9:15 am

Carpark just off B9097 £3.00 all day parking (coins/card)

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