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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.

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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

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

An eight mile walk from Aberfoyle, along paths and tracks, passing a 16th century tower house, interesting sculptures and visiting the attractive Lochan Spling.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

An easy walk on forest tracks passing Lochan Spling and heading towards Duchray Castle. On the return there is a short section on a path through the woods.

Local Grade: C

Terrain: Forest tracks and good paths

Max height: 100 m.

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

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 52116 00937
Nearest postcode:
FK8 3UG
what3words:
outlined.shackles.form
Start time:
10:00 am

Aberfoyle Riverside car Park. Distance from Helensburgh: 27 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 45 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £5.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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