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Overview

High Walk

This is a circular walk in the Ochils starting at Tillicoultry towards Kings Seat, via the Stagecoach Rock. Then, from the stile below, Kings Seat to Andrew Gannel. From there onto the highest point in the Ochils, Ben Cleuch! The views of Tillicoutry and the Forth Valley are amazing from here.The downward path takes us past Ben Ever and Wood Hill, on an increasingly steep descent, down to Mill Glen and back into Tillicoutry.

Sunday, 22 October 2023
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
9:00 am
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
869m / 2851ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade A

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE:  If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk,  please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 16 October 2023, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 76065 74624
Nearest postcode:
G67 1EW
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Start time:
9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

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