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Overview

Circular walk from Carlton Hill, walk over towards Holyrood Park then around Arthurs Seat.   Easy walk with gentle ascent. Along tarmac paths.

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade C

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 30 December 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 76133 74388
Nearest postcode:
G67 1DZ
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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 - Park at car park for Cumbernauld New Town Hall,
Bron Way, Cumbernauld G67 1DZ Then make your way to the bus stop on Bron Way (left out car park) (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

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