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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

A pleasant walk on the eastern edge of the Kilpatrick Hills

Saturday 30 November 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
457m / 1499ft
Type:
circular

A circular walk with very nice views taking in two small hills and a picturesque loch.

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Forestry roads, hill paths and some open hillside. Will be muddy in places.

Max height: 356 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 64.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 53176 75810
Nearest postcode:
G62 7HE
what3words:
meals.power.occupy
Start time:
9:30 am

Lay-bys at the junction of 'The Loan' and 'Carneddans Road' just off the A809 Milngavie/Drymen Rd. Distance from Helensburgh: 22 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 45 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 4.00. 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