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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.

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

This walk will start at Todholes and take the forests paths uphill to Meikle Bin with great views of Carron Reservoir and surrounding area.  From there the descent is through Carron Valley Forest towards the Carron Reservoir ending at Duncarron Medieval Village. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a Scottish clan chief from the early part of the last millennium.

Sunday, 1 December 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
linear

Local Walk Grade B

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 Bryan - 07711682933  from 6pm on Monday 15 November 2024, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 76130 74376
Nearest postcode:
G67 1DZ
what3words:
retail.family.chair
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 - Park at car park for Cumbernauld New Town Hall
Bron Way, Cumbernauld G67 1DZ Then make your way to the bus stop on Bron Way (left out car park) (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 76129 74382
Nearest postcode:
G67 1DZ
what3words:
many.grabs.outfit
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm

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