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Gillies Hill circular from Bannockburn

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Overview

A circular walk from Bannockburn Visitor Centre. Small country roads and tracks at first, followed by footpaths around and over Gillies Hill. Some short steep ascents and descents. Likely to be muddy in places.

Sunday, 2 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:
184m / 604ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade: B

This walk replaces the planned Sauchie Crags and Reservoir Circuit, which was found to be impossible due to forestry operations, with the alternative route blocked by many fallen trees.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99515 77079
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AZ
what3words:
walnuts.ends.arranger
Meeting time:
9:30 am

West Port Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 79744 90546
Nearest postcode:
FK7 0LL
what3words:
stars.blast.school
Start time:
10:00 am

Bannockburn Visitor Centre car park

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE