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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 ferry trip to one of Loch Lomond's islands with the opportunity for short walks with plentiful wild flowers and/or a paddle (bring a towel).

Sunday, 1 June 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7km / 4.3mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

The 9.55am ferry will be taken to Inchcailloch (Island of old women or nuns) which will then be explored at a leisurely pace.

Local Grade: C

Terrain: All track and path with the occasional short gradient to climb. Steps to the top of the hill where there are good views of Ben Lomond and Conic Hill. Bring a towel if you would like a paddle!

Max height: 85 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 56.

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 42100 90901
Nearest postcode:
G63 0JQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Balmaha Visitors Centre Car Park. £3.20 charge all day. Distance from Helensburgh: 20 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 40 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £4.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.

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