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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.

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 local walk taking us through and beyond Balloch Park

 

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
220m / 722ft
Type:
circular

Follow paths in Balloch Park onto a path through the woods up Whinney Hill and then onwards to Knockour Hill. Return via Boturich Castle estate along country lanes and paths.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: Good paths in Balloch Park and Whinney Hill. Grassy hillside with some short, muddy sections around Knockour Hill. Estate track for return to Balloch Park.

Max height: 175m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 63.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 39009 81944
Nearest postcode:
G83 8LG
what3words:
prancing.rinse.blackbird
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park just to the east of the Balloch Information Centre/across from the Station. Distance from Helensburgh: 8 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 20 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 2.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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