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Overview

A walk on good forest tracks around Cairnoch Hill with views over Carron Valley Reservoir and Meikle Binn.

Parking is limited so car sharing is advisable. Local Grade C+

Saturday, 14 December 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65313 73401
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
contained.sound.squaring
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car Park at Southbank

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 68188 86068
Nearest postcode:
G63 0XH
what3words:
capillary.examine.masts
Start time:
9:45 am

Take left turn just after Todholes carpark (Meikle Binn car park) and park in entrance to forest by the sign to Sir John De Graham's Castle.

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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
Register for an account for FREE