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Overview

A moderately challenging walk starting and finishing in Milngavie. We follow the West Highland Way to Carbeth. At Carbeth we leave the trail and divert towards Blanefield along the historic railway path, at Blanefield we pick up the John Muir Way before making our way through the Plantation and into Mugdock Country Park. We return to Milngavie train station via the reservoirs.

If you wish to come on the walk you must contact the Leader (Frances A) in advance by email or text but not more than two weeks in advance. Also please provide the Leader with a mobile phone number in case arrangements change.

Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:25 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20km / 12.4mi
Ascent:
341.7m / 1121ft
Type:
circular

A mixture of well established trails,  tarmac and a short section on an unmarked path over grass/turf which can be muddy. 

No toilets, plenty of cover.

This is quite a long walk so bring plenty to eat and drink, and be prepared for all weathers.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:
G1 2AF
what3words:
timing.linked.shall
Meeting time:
9:25 am

Meet outside the ticket office in Queen Street Railway Station having purchased a return ticket to Milngavie. We catch the 9.39 train to Milngavie.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 55526 74458
Nearest postcode:
G62 8BS
what3words:
driven.dish.grace
Start time:
10:00 am

Outside the station in Milngavie

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 quarterly 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