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Croy Hill and the Antonine Wall, near Kilsyth

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Overview

This interesting circular route takes in two Roman hill forts on the Antonine Wall, both good viewpoints, as well as the Forth and Clyde Canal. The route starts and finishes at Auchinstarry Marina on the canal where is parking and toilets

Saturday, 9 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
208m / 682ft
Type:
circular

Canal tow path, grassy path on hills, sometimes muddy.

Walk Statistics

Distance

10.5km / 6.5 miles

Time

3 - 4 hours

Ascent

206m (Profile)

Start Grid Ref

NS721767

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 71939 77051
Nearest postcode:
G65 0TD
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Start time:
10:00 am

From the south turn right into the car park just after the roundabout for Auchinstarry marina. The car park is directly below the cliffs.

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