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Overview

This fairly short circuit will take us up and over Innerdownie Hill with an out and back to Whitewisp Hill before dropping down to Glenquey Reservoir. From there, a low level return to the start. Good forest track to start followed by grassy hill paths.

Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
539m / 1768ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet 58. Local walk grade B+

 

 

 

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Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

West Port

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 97100 05101
Nearest postcode:
FK14 7PD
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Start time:
9:15 am

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