Menstrie to Bridge of Allan

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Overview

A walk up Menstrie Glen to Lossburn Resevoir then onto to the Sheriff Muir Road where we turn south to Cockburns Resevoir, finally walking down to Bridge of Allan through Black Hill Woods.

Sunday, 8 December 2024

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 292m / 958ft
Type:: linear

Local Walk Grade C

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 Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 2 December 2024 and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76045 74603
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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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 - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76056 74603
Nearest postcode:: G67 1EW
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Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

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