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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

An 11 mile walk mostly on very good paths from Drumfrochar to Wemyss Bay, along the line of the aqueducts that used to bring water to Greenock. Excellent views over the Firth of Clyde (weather permitting). Wear waterproof shoes as there are some wet bits of the walk and make sure to be dressed warmly as it's Winter and it gets quite exposed on the moors. Depending on pace it might be getting dark as we finish the walk, so bring a head torch or torch just in case.

Saturday, 9 December 2023
Meeting time:
7:50 am
Start time:
9:24 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
linear

The 0803 train from Lenzie Station gets into Glasgow Queen Street at 08:18
The 08:50 train from Glasgow Central gets into Drumfrochar at 09:24.
Get a return from Lenzie to Wemyss Bay.
For drivers I would suggest leaving the car at Lenzie Station and joining the rest of us on our train-based adventure, but you could conceivably drive to the start and get the train back from Wemyss Bay to Drumfrochar at the end.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65492 71864
Nearest postcode:
G66 5AA
what3words:
swarm.earpiece.steep
Meeting time:
7:50 am

Meet at Lenzie Station with a return to Wemyss Bay, ready to get on the 08:03 train

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 26784 75473
Nearest postcode:
PA16 9BJ
what3words:
wipe.gentle.tides
Start time:
9:24 am

Drumfrochar Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 19364 68533
Nearest postcode:
PA18 6AR
what3words:
boss.buzzards.rejoin
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Wemyss Bay Railway Station

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