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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Group

We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A walk in the hills above Greenock with extensive views over the Firth of Clyde and viewing the new wind farm.

 

Sunday, 17 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
105m / 344ft
Type:
circular

A gently rising slope to start with and then a short 10 minute hill climb with an easy walk around the reservoir.

Local Grade: C

Terrain: Tarmac road for 2 km at the start and then forestry roads, tracks and short, grassy hillside path.

Max height: 305 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 63.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 26569 72264
Nearest postcode:
PA16 9LS
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commuting.oath.soccer
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at cattle grid between Loch Thom and Gryffe Reservoir. Distance from Helensburgh: 34 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour. Suggested fuel contribution: £7.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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