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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
what3words:
envoy.shift.migrants
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 69307 77498
Nearest postcode:
G65 9EQ
what3words:
spotty.handrail.burglars
Start time:
9:30 am

Parking on Mill Road which is behind Chapelgreen Primary School

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