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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.

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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 hillside above Loch Katrine

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
260m / 853ft
Type:
circular

From the pier, walk along the north side of the loch. Leave the tarmac road and begin a fairly steep ascent on the hillside track. The track eventually becomes undulating. At its end the path zigzags down to the lochside for the return along the road to the pier.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: Tarmac, hill track and path

Max height: 290m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 57

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 49573 07158
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8HZ
what3words:
stole.swim.clearcut
Start time:
10:30 am

Loch Katrine Pier car park. Charges :- £5 for 4 hrs £8 for longer. Distance from Helensburgh: 34 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £7.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:30.

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