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Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

We are the Cumbernauld & Kilsyth 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

Starting from Kames Institute the path heads up to the Large Cairn built in 1920 in memorial of the men and women killed in the Great War. The views from here include Ben Lomond and Arran. The return route passes The John Louden Macadam monument, the road builder after whom Tarmacadam was named.

Sunday, 11 August 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
368m / 1207ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade C+

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.

NOTE:  If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk,  please text Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 5 August 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 76050 74577
Nearest postcode:
G67 1EW
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mice.with.natively
Start time:
9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

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