Carron Reservoir Shore Walk

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Overview

This walk will start at Todholes and takes the forest tracks along the southern shores of the Carron Valley reservoir, giving some excellent views across the water. Ending at Duncarron Medieval Village. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a Scottish clan chief from the early part of the last millennium.

Sunday, 1 December 2024

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:: 200m / 656ft
Type:: linear

Local Walk 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 15 November 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76050 74577
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: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76037 74590
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

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