Glen Ogle Railway Walk

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

Walk co-led by Lesley R.

An easy, mostly flat walk along the old Callander to Oban railway line. Starting at the head of Glen Ogle to a point overlooking Loch Earn and back.

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 145m / 476ft
Type:: circular

OS Sheet 51. Local walk grade C+.

Ref no. 24/101

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

West Port

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 56000 28001
Nearest postcode:: FK21 8SZ
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Start time:: 10:15 am

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