Ben Donich via Rest and Be Thankful - Sun 16 Jul

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Overview

High walk

From the summit of the Rest and Be Thankful pass follow the path through trees, and open land to the summit of Ben Donich

Sunday, 16 July 2023

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

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 575m / 1886ft
Type:: circular

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 on 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 10th July 2023, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76077 74622
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld are as follows :- 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld G67 1EW (see map) ** Please note that the bus is usually back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm **

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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 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