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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk will start at Cardross Station when the train arrives from Glasgow.

A 6mile linear walk from Cardross on the banks of the River Clyde to Balloch on Loch Lomond via the Stoneymollan Road.  The route follows an ancient coffin road used by those living in Balloch to reach consecrated ground in Cardross to bury their dead. At the high point and on a clear day there are good views back over the River Clyde and to the north to Loch Lomond and the hills beyond..

The trail then follows a pleasant route down to Balloch.

Saturday, 17 February 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Walkers should meet at Queen Street Station outside the ticket office at 9.15 to catch the 9.31 train from the lower level.

If you are catching the train at a different station or are making your own way to Cardross please let the leader know.

Remember the start is Cardross and the finish is Balloch.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 59206 65515
Nearest postcode:
G1 2AF
what3words:
timing.linked.shall
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet outside the ticket office in Queen St Station having bought a return ticket to Cardross.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 34482 77287
Nearest postcode:
G82 5NR
what3words:
weep.cage.albatross
Start time:
9:30 am

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