Primrose Hill and Roderick Dhu Tower, Loch Katrine

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Overview

A well marked trail running through the woods along the north of Loch Katrine. Stunning views over the beautiful Loch Katrine.

Opportunity to explore and climb the new Roderick Dhu Tower, opened 21st August 2024 built on the site of the famous Victorian viewpoint which inspired Wordsworth, Keats, Scott and many others and started the early 1800s tourism in the area.

(Area also used for Outlander)

Sunday, 23 February 2025

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 289m / 948ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lochkatrine.com/news/stunning-scenic-tower-opens-at-the-birthplace-of-scottish-tourism

Car parking costs £5

Cafe

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 03688 68609
Nearest postcode:: EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Livingston North train station carpark, south side at 8.30am for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 49673 06989
Nearest postcode:: FK17 8HZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Loch Katrine pier at 10am

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