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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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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

A fairly straightforward forest walk in the Forest of Ard.  All on forest road and track but there may be a few muddy sections.

The outward section loops around Lime Hill before returning to the Start Point via the Rob Roy Way and the Corrie Aquaduct.

 

Local Grade Easy B

Saturday, 25 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
170m / 558ft
Type:
circular

Plenty of free car parking.

Preferred driving route to Start Point is via A81 towards Aberfoyle, then left at Ben Vue cafe towards Dalmary.  Turn left at next T junction and follow straight, narrow road to  Start Point.

There is more than one car park at Start Point so use of what3words is recommended.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65313 73395
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
pace.prominent.barstool
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 50273 93525
Nearest postcode:
FK8 3SF
what3words:
credited.mended.warthog
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park in Forest.

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