Falkland Circular - East and West Lomond

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Overview

This circular walk is on good paths and tracks which are fairly steep on the ascent of both East & West Lomond, but with a fairly level farm track between both hills. The return to Falkland is via Maspie Den and the Yad Waterfall.

Sunday, 29 September 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: 600m / 1968ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade B

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 23rd September 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76037 74588
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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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 - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

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