We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader.
A walk through mixed woodland and alongside Castle Semple Loch before visiting a Victorian folly.
Starting at the Castle Semple Visitors Centre at Lochwinnoch follow the loch side path until reaching the Blackditch Burn, then head north up through Parkhill Wood. Join cycle path NCR7 briefly before crossing Fancy Bridge and skirting around Kenmure Hill. Join a minor road at Garthland Bridge and head eastwards back to the Visitors Centre.
Local Grade: C+
Terrain: Quiet rural roads, farm land and pavements.
Max height: 125 m.
Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 63.
Castle Semple Visitors Centre. Distance from Helensburgh: 32 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £6.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.
