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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.

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Overview

High Walk

Quite a steep climb to start, followed by a level path which can be a bit muddy in parts before heading up the rocky path to the top, where weather permitting the views your rewarded with amazing views as far as Arrochar. Coming down by the deer fence and tree line on to Loch Katrine path walking to the car park at the visitor centre.

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 7.5km / 4.7mi
Ascent:: 440m / 1444ft
Type:: linear

Local Walk Grade B

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE: If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk, please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 9 October 2023, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76045 74593
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
what3words:: edgy.cook.flute

Start time:: 9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76061 74603
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
what3words:: hype.with.cafe

Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Upcoming walks with Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

Bonnybridge Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Bridge of Allan circular

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Beinn an Lochain up and down from Butter Bridge

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 3.7 miles

Rest and be Thankful to Arrochar

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Cumbernauld House Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Chapelhall, Airdrie Woods and Hidden Places

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Cockburns Path to Dunbar via the John Muir Way

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.6 miles

Thorntonloch to Dunbar via the John Muir Way

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Seafar Woods Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.9 miles

Culross and Preston Island

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Beinn Dubh.

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 7.1 miles

Lomond Shores to Helensburgh

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.6 miles

Kirkintilloch to Clachan of Campsie LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Buchanan St to Byres Rd, via Stockingfield Bridge LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.9 miles

Ben Ledi

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 6.8 miles

Ben Ledi car park to Callander

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Ben Ledi - there and back at easy pace

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 5.6 miles

Falkirk Dollar Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Kings Barn to St. Andrews - long walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.3 miles

Boarhills to St. Andrews - shorter walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.9 miles

Stepps, Cardowan Woods and Hogganfield Loch

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Glen Sherup and Benshee Loop

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.2 miles

The Brack Circular from Ardgarten

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 5.7 miles

Rest and be Thankful to Lochgoilhead

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.2 miles

Kilsyth circular via Balcastle Farm and Colzium

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Pentlands from Balerno to Swanston past 2 reservoirs

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.6 miles

Pentlands from Balerno to Swanston over 3 hills

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.9 miles

Airdrie circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.2 miles

Scotlandwell to Kinross

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Devil's Beef Tub and Harfell to Moffat

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 10.6 miles

Tweedswell to Moffat

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Kilsyth circular via Dumbreck Marshes

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Beinn an Dothaidh up and down from Bridge of Orchy

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 5.8 miles

Bridge of Orchy To Tyndrum

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Gartocharn to Drymen

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.8 miles

Strathyre Kingshouse circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

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

Join now for just £3.58 per month