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Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

We are the Cumbernauld & Kilsyth 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

This is a walk of two parts so you can choose to do only the first circular or continue on for the second one see details below.

1st Part - Starting from The Boathouse at Auchinstarry the walk takes in Croy Hill and Silvanus, before returning to the Boathouse. Approx.5.5km with some uphill sections you can then choose to finish the walk here or continue for  

2nd part - which will go along the River Kelvin to Twecher before heading towards Bar Hill to visit the remains of the Antonine Wall before returning to The Boathouse.  Approx. 6km with a couple of inclines. Both sections of the walk are on good paths and tracks

Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
252m / 827ft
Type:
circular

NOTE:  If you wish to book a place walk,  please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Tuesday 26 December 2023, and remember to include your name in text.  Also state if you wish to do:

a) Croy Hill only

b) Barr Hill only

c) The full walk, both hills. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 72112 76722
Nearest postcode:
G65 9SG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the car park by the Boat House at Auchinstarry Marina.

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