** Walk Changed **. Greenock Cut Circular Low Walk

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Overview

Low Walk

Walk changed due to poor and unsafe conditions underfoot

This classic circuit climbs over moorland, dotted with reservoirs, before heading along the Greenock Cut - a historic aqueduct was built in the 1820s which supplied water from Loch Thom to Greenock.

The Greenock Cut is an aqueduct The route gives stunning views over the Clyde estuary towards the Highlands

Sunday, 10 December 2023

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:: 180m / 591ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade C+

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 4 December 2023, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76057 74619
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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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month