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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A pleasant circular walk from Milngavie passing Craigallian Loch and through Mugdock Country Park with views of the Arrochar Alps and Dumgoyne.

Saturday, 14 December 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19km / 11.8mi
Ascent:
313m / 1027ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.hwdramblers.org.uk/participating-in-group-walks.html

Commencing at Milngavie Station and following the WHW through Mugdock Park to Arlehaven and Blanefield, and returning back through Mugdock Park passing various small lochs, reservoirs and burns on the way.

Local Grade: B

Terrain: Forest and park paths, muddy in places.

Max height: 177m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 64.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 55584 74437
Nearest postcode:
G62 8BX
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Start time:
9:30 am

Milngavie Railway Station. Distance from Helensburgh: 23 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 40 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 5.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 09:30.

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