Drymen To Balmaha Via Milton of Buchan

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Overview

The walk will start at Drymen and will follow the West Highland Way through Garadhban Wood then descending to Milton of Buchanan before continuing on the WHW to Balmaha. Great views across Loch Lomond.

Sunday, 16 March 2025

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: 220m / 722ft
Type:: linear

Local Walk Grade C

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE: If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk, please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 10 March 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76092 74361
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Park at car park for Cumbernauld New Town Hall, Bron Way, Cumbernauld G67 1DZ Then make your way to the bus stop on Bron Way (left out car park) (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76103 74366
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
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Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

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