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Strathkelvin Group

We are the Strathkelvin 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

Overview

An easy meander to welcome in 2025, we will park at Eden Mill then head onto the forest track up to Kilmannan reservoir, continue on the track round the east edge and up to Burncrooks reservoir, there the path changes from forest path to a well constructed walking path, we walk around the full reservoir before picking up the waterworks road and back to the cars

Saturday, 4 January 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
170m / 558ft
Type:
circular

Very good paths throughout. Option around halfway point to cut the walk short should anyone require that.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65304 73416
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
edgy.winks.blackmail
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Car Park across from Police Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 51410 79336
Nearest postcode:
G63 9AU
what3words:
notch.salt.icebergs
Start time:
9:30 am

Car parking is at Eden Mill. This is off the A809 just after Carbeth. Turn left opposite the road to the Auchengillan Outdoor Centre.

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