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Braes of Doune & Loch Mahaick

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Overview

A 'lollipop' walk from the Antiques Centre. We walk steadily uphill using good tracks before starting a circuit of  Loch Mahaick. There is a short off road circuit which includes a (usually) shallow ford and a gate which may be locked and need to be climbed.

Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.3km / 10.1mi
Ascent:
266.7m / 875ft
Type:
circular

The first 3 miles are a steady ascent. Poles may be useful.

Local grade C+.  RADO.

Please book a place with the walk leader at least 2 days before the walk.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NO 08871 22580
Nearest postcode:
PH1 1RN
what3words:
tower.cans.wasp
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Broxden P+R, lower car park, far end

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 71590 02921
Nearest postcode:
FK16 6HD
what3words:
others.tradition.narrowest
Start time:
10:00 am

Doune Antiques & Arts Centre. Toilets are available at start.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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