Meikle Bin from Queenzieburn, via Birkenburn Reservoir.

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Overview

Meikle Bin, via Birkenburn Reservoir, Great Alternative route !

The first part is on road followed by path and then track.

The middle part is via Birkburn Reservoir and a muddy forest section.

The finish is a gradual ascent to the summit with a short steep section just before the top.

There are great views from the Kilsyth Hills (weather permitting)

Local Grade B

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:: 570m / 1870ft
Type:: circular

Car parking on street. No charges.

(Climbed and thanks to - WDH Ramblers group )

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 65316 73398
Nearest postcode:: G66 1XQ
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 69307 77498
Nearest postcode:: G65 9EQ
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Parking on Mill Road which is behind Chapelgreen Primary School

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