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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.

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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

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A pleasant walk through the West Lothian countryside with much historical and industrial heritage interest.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

A scenic circular walk taking in the historical sites of Linlithgow Palace, the Avon Heritage Trail and the Avon Aqueduct.

Local Grade: C+

Terrain: Tarmac, canal, river and woodland paths. Will be muddy in places.

Max height: 100 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 65.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 00500 77101
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7DH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Linlithgow Railway Station. Distance from Helensburgh: 58 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 1 hour 25 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £12.00. 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