We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Idris S.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
A pleasant walk through the Kilsyth Hills to the second highest point in the Campsie Fells with extensive views to the East and West coasts of Scotland.
A different approach to Meikle Bin. We follow a minor road and then a farm track to Birkenburn Reservoir before crossing Black Hill and climbing to the summit of Meikle Bin. We return via our outward route with the option to visit Laird’s Hill.
Local Grade: B
Terrain: A mixture of roads, farm tracks and hill paths. Some short but very boggy sections.
Max height: 570 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 64.
Queenzieburn community hall car park. (Turn 1st left off A803 after 30mph speed restriction sign). The community hall is 200m along the road on the left. Distance from Helensburgh: 34 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 5 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 7.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.
