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Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Group

We are the Helensburgh & West Dunbartonshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Walkers must book in advance with the walk leader

A pleasant walk near Killearn with views of Dumgoyne and Strath Blane.

Saturday, 18 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
120m / 394ft
Type:
circular

A walk from Killearn towards Dumgoyne Distillery on the Pipe Track returning to start using the West Highland Way (WHW) and quiet roads and tracks. 

Local Grade: C

Terrain: Grassy track which can be boggy on old pipe track, WHW which can be wet and with puddles, and climbing back uphill to start on minor tarmac roads and pavements.

Max height: 120 m

Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger No. 57.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 52351 86158
Nearest postcode:
G63 9NJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Village car park at junction of B834 with A875, or Village Hall car park to the south. Distance from Helensburgh: 25 miles. Time from Helensburgh: 40 minutes. Suggested fuel contribution: £ 5.00. Please note we will leave promptly at 10:00.

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