We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Michael M.
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Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader
A walk out onto the River Clyde at low tide to explore the Lang Dyke and visit some of the accessible towers/beacons.
The Lang Dyke is part of James Golbournes' civil engineering project to deepen the River Clyde and allow sea-going ships to dock in Glasgow. It was completed in 1773.
High tide is 11:24, Low tide is 17:35, and high tide 23:53. We will be walking out on the falling tide and turning back well before the tide turns.
Local Grade: B
Terrain: A 2km walk through woodland before following a causeway onto the low tide mud, and out to the towers. Once we leave the path at the side of the river it is sticky mud all the way - nowhere to sit.
Hiking boots could be worn, but wellington boots are HIGHLY recommended as it means you can walk in straight lines.
Max height: 41m
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 64.
Mar Hall Hotel, Erskine. Turn into the hotel driveway, and there is a car park on the left after 150m. Distance from Helensburgh: 21 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 35 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £4.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 15:30.
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