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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.

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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
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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

Starting at Killin we climb to a viewpoint with extensive views of Loch Tay before descending to visit Moirlanich Longhouse and Finlarig Castle. Finally, we walk around the the west end of Loch Tay.

Saturday, 4 May 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
470m / 1542ft
Type:
circular

Follow the path behind the village hall to Fingal’s Stone.  From there it is a steep steady climb to the summit of the hill and great views of Loch Tay.  Cross a short stretch of rough ground to reach the path down into Glen Lochay and Moirlanich Longhouse.  On the return pass Finlarig Castle and the head of Loch Tay.

Anyone not wanting to climb Sron a Chlachain can complete a self-guided C+ circuit to Lochay Power Station and meet the group at Moirlanich Longhouse.

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Steep climb up Sron a Chlachain.  Short section of rough open hillside.  Wet and muddy grassy paths and tarmac.

Max height: 521 m.

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 51.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 57317 33192
Nearest postcode:
FK21 8UJ
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Start time:
10:30 am

McLaren Hall car park, Killin. Distance from Helensburgh: 49 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 10 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 10.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:30.

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