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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader. 

A walk in the Trossachs visiting Loch Venachar and Loch Drunkie.

Saturday, 24 February 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:
448m / 1470ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.hwdramblers.org.uk/participating-in-group-walks.html

Scenic walk through woods and along  shores of Loch Venachar and Loch Drunkie. 

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Tarmac road, undulating woodland paths, steep and boggy in places

Max height: 218 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 57.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 59233 05561
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8HQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Car park east of Loch Venachar Sailing Club. Distance from Helensburgh: 33 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 7.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.

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