We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Gerry M.
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 lochside path until reaching the Blackditch Burn, then head north up through Parkhill Wood. Join the cycle path NCR7 briefly and then head southwest skirting around Kenmure Hill. Head eastwards from Fancy Bridge towards and through Howwood.
Local Grade: C+
Terrain: Quiet rural roads, farmland 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.
