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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.

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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 pleasant walk above Greenock with extensive views of the River Clyde, the mountains to the north and Loch Thom.

Sunday, 6 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

A delightful four-hill walk, short and steep Dunrod hill at the beginning with views to the left and right across the Clyde, Loch Thom and the reservoirs with a return leg from Corlick Hill along Loch Thom back to the starting point.  The paths are well marked though narrow, water will be crossed through the hummocks towards the foot of Corlick Hill.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: It will be wet underfoot, occasionally, but mostly slip free. Some wooded areas, most gates accessible, but otherwise barrier free.

Max height: 303 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 63.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 24691 72150
Nearest postcode:
PA16 9LX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Greenock Cut Visitors Centre. Distance from Helensburgh: 31 miles. Time from Helensburgh: One hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 6.00. 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