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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. 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

"The Three Lochs Way links Loch Lomond, Gare Loch and Loch Long and was developed by the Helensburgh and District Access Trust. This first section joins Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond with the leafy town of Helensburgh and shares much of the route with the John Muir Way. The route climbs steeply with good views before heading up through forestry and descending over moorland with sea views."

We'll meet at Balloch train station and follow the Three Lochs Way route to Helensburgh. Part of the route is obstructed by fallen trees so we will take the alternative route through the forestry track as shown:
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/explore/map/three-lochs-way-balloch-to-helensburgh-diversion-route-bc57386?u=i&sh=ot62er

Saturday, 14 September 2024
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
2:05 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 38981 81803
Nearest postcode:
G83 8SN
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Start time:
10:05 am

Balloch Train Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 29683 82377
Nearest postcode:
G84 7QF
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Estimated finish time:
2:05 pm

Helensburgh

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