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Overview

A chance to walk off a wee bit of the Xmas pudding and perhaps get some clear views over Glasgow on a four-and-a-half mile ramble up from Milngavie Station and around the two reservoirs. 

We will end with the option of a Milngavie café visit.

Saturday, 28 December 2024
Meeting time:
9:25 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

The walk is all hard surfaced paths or tarmac, with one section which is often muddy, so boots are advised.  It is mostly completely flat, apart from the fairly gentle uphill / downhill section between the station and the reservoirs.

There MAY (or may not) be functioning toilets on the train and at the start of the reservoirs circuit.

Please contact the leader no earlier than two weeks before the walk (Dec 14th) to book a place.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:
G1 2AF
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Meeting time:
9:25 am

Meet at Glasgow Queen Street Station – outside the ticket office having bought a return ticket to Milngavie, aiming to catch the 9.38 low level train to Milngavie. Please let the leader know if you intend to join the train at a different station or meet the group at Milngavie Station car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 55526 74458
Nearest postcode:
G62 8BS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Milngavie Station at around 10.00am when the train arrives from Glasgow.

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