helensburgh and west dunbartonshire group logo

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.

Email

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
1 of 0

Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A rewarding walk to the summit of a Munro above Arrochar with excellent views of the surrounding hills and the scope to extend the walk to include other hills if desired.

Sunday, 2 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
954m / 3130ft
Type:
circular

Starting with a steep path up an old incline and followed by a less steep but good path all the way to the summit of Beinn Narnain. Excellent views – if the weather allows. Return via Bealach a’ Mhaim and The Cobbler path. Option to return via A’ Chrois or Ben Ime or The Cobbler.

Local Grade: B+

Terrain:  Good solid paths throughout with a few easy scrambling sections

Max height:  926m

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

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 29481 04898
Nearest postcode:
G83 7AP
what3words:
prancing.castle.contents
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at start of The Cobbler path. Parking charges apply. Distance from Helensburgh: 20 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 30 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £4.00. 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 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