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Overview

A walk from Milngavie to Killearn 11 miles along the West Highland Way path. The surface will be mostly good. We will begin by following the Allander Water then through moorland to Mugdock Wood. Getting further away from the town the views open out to Dumgoyne and the Campsie Fells. After passing through Carbeth we will turn off the WHW at Glengoyne Distillery for Killearn.

Note; there are no toilets between Milngavie and Killearn.

Saturday, 8 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
linear

The walk starts at 10:00am from Mlngarvie Train Station and we will catch a bus back to Glasgow from Killearn.

If you wish to join please contact the leader by email or phone no earlier than Saturday 22nd February.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 55526 74458
Nearest postcode:
G62 8BS
what3words:
driven.dish.grace
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Milngavie train station in time to start the walk at 10:00am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 52559 85809
Nearest postcode:
G63 9RT
what3words:
anchorman.spelling.grocers
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

town centre

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