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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. 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

Overview

"This short walk is a great way to explore the immediate surroundings of Helensburgh initially along the John Muir Way before joining local footpaths to Rhu. The route passes Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s acclaimed Hill House**, before heading through woodland to an ancient ***cup and ring marked rock ***and then along the Highlandman’s Road drovers route to Rhu."

This walk is best enjoyed on a dry, crisp day so I'll keep an eye on the weather leading up to the walk. Option to stay longer for lunch/hot drinks in Helensburgh before heading home.

Further route info:
https://johnmuirway.org/day-trips/helensburgh-highlandmans-hike/

Saturday, 16 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
170m / 558ft
Type:
circular

Getting There:
By car: To help the environment, please use public transport or car share wherever possible. If driving, there is free parking at the Helensburgh Leisure Centre car park.

By Public Transport: There is a train leaving Glasgow Queen Street at 9.02am which arrives at 09.47am in Helensburgh Central Station.

Please note that the number of attendees on this walk is limited to 15 attendees.

Please wear suitable walking shoes (path could be muddy) and waterproof clothing if wet.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 29683 82377
Nearest postcode:
G84 7QF
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Start time:
10:00 am

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