Pentlands from Balerno to Swanston past 2 reservoirs

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Overview

This walk is via the foothills and reservoirs Harlaw, Clubbiedean and is on good paths and tracks with no steep inclines. This linear walk is on a mixture of path, tracks with some tarmac. I

Sunday, 15 June 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.3km / 7.6mi
Ascent:: 189m / 620ft
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 9 June 2025, and remember to include your name in text.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 76124 74369
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
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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 Cumbernauld New Town Hall car park, Bron Way, North Carbrain Road, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NS 76111 74374
Nearest postcode:: G67 1DZ
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Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

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