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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Group

We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire 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

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A varied walk above Callander including woodland, riverside paths and moorland with extensive views to the Trossachs.

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

From the car park, ascent through the woods to the south west end of the Crags. Follow the rough Crags path and join the lane leading to forest tracks to Bracklinn Falls. Complete the circuit by descending to the River Teith and return along the river.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: Rough hill and country paths, steep in places.

Max height: 343 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 57.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 62700 08101
Nearest postcode:
FK17 8DT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Station Rd Car Park, Callander. Car Park charges £4 all day. Ringo 23748. Distance from Helensburgh: 37 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 7.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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