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Overview

This walk is now full, however you can add your name to the cancellation list.

A 10 mile linear walk from Milngavie train station to Clachan of Campsie via the West Highland Way, Mugdock Country Park, John Muir Way, Strathblane and the Strathkelvin Railway Path. There will be the option for walkers to shorten the walk at Strathblane after 6 miles.

If the weather isn't suitable on Saturday 17th January then the walk could be rescheduled to Saturday 7th February.

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
Type:
linear

Please meet by the ticket office in Glasgow Queen Street High Level Station at 9.20am having bought a single ticket to Milngavie. We will catch the 9.38 train from platform 8 of the low level station to Milngavie. There is the option to join the train at Partick (9.45), Hyndland (9.48), Anniesland (9.51). The walk will start once the train has arrived at Milngavie and all walkers have met up here.

Please wear warm, wintry clothing and walking boots as underfoot conditions will be muddy and slippery in places. Bring a full set of waterproofs, a packed lunch and hot drink.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:
G1 2AF
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Meeting time:
9:20 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 55526 74458
Nearest postcode:
G62 8BS
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Start time:
10:05 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 60759 78957
Nearest postcode:
G66 7AX
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

From Milton of Campsie, the X85 bus service leaves at 15 and 45 mins past the hour arriving at Buchanan St Bus Station in approximately 50 mins.

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