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We are the Edinburgh 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

Overview

An eleven mile circular route linking several big parks and other green spaces in southern Glasgow and adjoining countryside put together and signposted as the Magnificent Eleven by Glasgow Ramblers. 

Good views from Cathkin Braes of Glasgow with Ben Lomond in the distance.

Glasgow train from Waverley and connecting bus to Linn Park. Times and details from walk leader.

This walk is an Edinburgh Group grade B/B+
Booking essential. 

Saturday, 15 July 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
380m / 1247ft
Type:
circular

Longer B/B+ at unrushed pace, some stiles, steps and last stage has steepish slopes with exposed tree roots on sometimes muddy paths.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 57872 59034
Nearest postcode:
G44 3QL
what3words:
noses.solid.buzz
Start time:
9:30 am

Linn Park, Glasgow. Exact meeting point from Walk Leader on booking

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