Linlithgow Group


Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace

The Linlithgow Group provides an active programme of walks on 3 days of the week. Due to the popularity of Wednesday walks, there are now usually two or even three walks each Wednesday, with grades ranging from easy 3 mile walks up to Corbetts or Munros.
For information on walk grading, click here.

We now have a system providing information on forthcoming walks and other appropriate issues by email. This has proved very popular, especially for late changes to the advertised walks. If you wish to join our mailing list for this please click here for instructions.

DOGS: Dogs are not permitted on walks where livestock may be encountered. On other walks, dogs may be allowed at the discretion of the walk leader, who must be consulted prior to the walk.

Where car sharing is involved, we operate a voluntary contribution towards fuel costs at a suggested rate of 80p per 10 miles/16 Km per person.

WALKS PROGRAMME – April to October 2012
Note: Departure points – LC = Linlithgow Cross, WP = car park behind the West Port Hotel.

Sunday 1 April C walk 7km (4.5 miles)
Local walk: Parkley Craigs, including Cauldhame. Ascent 120m (400 ft). OS 65/349. Dep. LC 13:30

Wednesday 4 April B walk 13km (8 miles)
East Linton circular via Smeaton Lake, Newbyth and Binning Wood. Ascent minimal. OS 67. Dep. WP 09:15

Wednesday 4 April C walk 8km (5 miles)
Aberlady to Gullane Point and return, from GR NT471805. Ascent minimal. OS 66/351. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 7 April A+ walk 12km (7.5 miles)
2 Munros – Beinn Narnain, and Beinn Ime (if weather permits). Ascent 1320m (4000 ft). OS 56. Dep. LC 07:00

Sunday 8 April B+ walk 20km (12 miles)
Carlops – Baddingsgill – East Cairn – North Esk circular. Ascent 330m (1000 ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 11 April B walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Circular walk over Lewis Hill and Sauchie Craigs returning via North Third Reservoir. Some rough tracks and some scrambles. Start from GR NS758879. Ascent 230m (750 ft). OS 57/348. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 11 April C+ walk 8km (5 miles)
Craigluscar Hill and woodland, near Dunfermline. Start point GR NT059907. Ascent 130m (425 ft). OS 58/367. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 14 April B+ walk 16km (10 miles)
Glen Turret – Blue Craigs circular, from Glen Turret Dam car park. Ascent 437m (1434 ft). OS 52. Dep. LC 08:30

Glen Turret
Glen Turret

Sunday 15 April B walk 14.5km (9 miles)
Around Linlithgow Loch and up to Birkhill Clay Mine. Minor roads and muddy tracks. Ascent 210m (700 ft). OS 65/349. Dep. LC 09:00

Wednesday18 April B walk 13km (8 miles)
Comrie – flank of Ben Halton – Dalclathick – Water of Ruchill circular, from GR NN762201. Ascent 300m (1000 ft). OS 57/368. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 18 April C walk 8-10km (5-6 miles)
A walk around Carron Valley Reservoir. Ascent minimal. OS 57/348. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 21 April B walk 17km (11 miles)
Circular from West Linton to Covenanter’s Grave on Black Law, returning via Medwynhead and Garvald. Mainly good tracks, some rough hill walking. Start GR NT141521. Ascent 280m (915 ft). OS 72/344. Dep. LC 09:00

Sunday 22 April Slow A walk 15km (9.5 miles)
Benvane (Corbett) from Brig o’ Turk, ascending via Gleann Casaig. Start point GR NN530073. Ascent 670m (2200 ft). OS 51/365. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 25 April B walk 17km (11 miles)
Circular from West Linton to Covenanter’s Grave on Black Law, returning via Medwynhead and Garvald. Mainly good tracks, some rough hill walking. Start GR NT141521. Ascent 280m (915 ft). OS 72/344. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 25 April C walk 8km (5 miles)
Linear walk in Glen Artney. Ascent minimal. OS 57/368. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 25 April D walk 5km (3 miles)
River Avon west of Linlithgow Bridge. Ascent minimal. OS 65/349. Dep. WP 10:30 for bus to Linlithgow Bridge

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 April
Spring Weekend Away - all Grades
Patterdale, Lake District

Wednesday 2 May A walk 21km (13 miles)
Brig o’ Turk – Gleann nam Meann – Glen Finglas circular. Ascent 500m (1625ft). OS 57/365. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 2 May B walk 12km (8 miles)
St Baldred's Cradle and Ravensheugh Sands circular. Ascent minimal. OS 67/351. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 2 May C walk 9.5km (6 miles)
Circular walk on minor roads in Denny area. Ascent minimal. OS 65/349, GR NS813825. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 5 May WALK CANCELLED

Sunday 6 May B walk 12km (8 miles)
Braeval/Achray circular in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle. Ascent minimal. OS 57/365, GR NS854805. Dep. LC 09:00

Monday 7 May
Offers of Walks for Winter 2012-13 Programme
to Walks Convenors please
Online form available at:
www.linlithgowramblers.org.uk/forms

Wednesday 9 May C+ walk 13km (8 miles)
Fife Coastal Path - Dysart to West and East Wemyss and return, including a visit to Macduff's Castle (ruin). Ascent 150m (500ft), with a considerable number of steps. OS 59/367, GR NT302928. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 9 May B+ walk 13km (8 miles)
Cademuir Hill to Kirkton Manor from Peebles, returning by R. Tweed and Manor Sware. Ascent 320m (1250ft). OS 73/337, GR NT251402. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 9 May C walk 8km (5 miles)
Circular walk from the Falkirk Wheel, taking in Canada Woods, Charlie’s Stone and the viewpoint at Bantaskine. Ascent minimal, OS 65/349, GR NS854805. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 9 May D walk 5-6.5km (3-4 miles)
Bus to Linlithgow Bridge, down the path by the side of Glenavon House, and back to West Port by Kinneil Mill Farm and Balderston. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:30

Saturday 12 May Slow A walk 16km (10 miles)
Creag Mac Rànaich (Corbett) from Lochearnhead. Ascent 700m (2300ft). OS 51/365, GR NN592238. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 13 May B walk 13km (8 miles)
Loudon Hill, R. Irvine from Darvel, Ayrshire. Ascent 330m (1050ft). OS 71. Dep. LC 08:30

Monday 14 May
Walk Convenors’ meeting to arrange Winter 2012-13 Programme
Low Port Centre 19:30

Wednesday 16 May B+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Ben Venue, starting from Loch Achray, a short climb among rugged and picturesque scenery. Ascent 650m (2100ft). OS 57, GR NN505068. Dep. WP 08:30

Wednesday 16 May B walk 11km (7 miles)
Loch Katrine shore from Stronachlachar. Ascent 130m (425ft). OS 56. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 16 May C walk 8km (5 miles)
Blackness to Abercorn Church and return. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 19 May Slow A walk 23.5km (14.5 miles)
Dun Rig Horseshoe from Peebles. Ascent 941m (3087ft). OS 73/337, GR NT259392. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 20 May B walk 14.5km (9 miles)
Local walk from the Cross: Beecraigs, Cockleroy, North Mains and return. Ascent 250m (820ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 09:30

Wednesday 23 May B+ walk 14.5km (9 miles)
Hill walk in Glen Sherup from Glendevon, including Cairnmorris and Tarmangie Hill. Ascent 425m (1380ft). OS 58/366. Joint walk with S. Queensferry Group. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 23 May B walk 10.5km (6.5 miles)
Ashfield and Kinbuck from Dunblane. Ascent minimal. OS 57/366. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 23 May C walk 9km (5.5 miles)
St David’s Harbour to Aberdour, linear walk with car shuttle. Ascent minimal. OS 65/367. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 26 May C walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Winchburgh – Faucheldean circular. Minimal ascent. OS 65. Dep. LC 09:30

Sunday 27 May B+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Tinto & Scaut Hill. Ascent 520m (1700ft). OS 72. Dep. LC 08:30

Tinto
On Tinto Hill

Wednesday 30 May Slow A walk 11km (7 miles)
Corbett Stob Fear-tomhais, also known as Beinn Stacach, at GR NN474163, from Ballimore (Glen Buckie). Car shuttle involved. Ascent 600m (2000ft). OS 57/365, GR NN530175. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 30May B walk 13km (8 miles)
The moor road from Cupar to Ceres to Hill of Tarvit House. Ascent 105m (340ft). OS 59/370. Dep. WP 09:15

Wednesday 30 May C walk 7km (4.5 miles)
Gartmorn Country Park, Helens Field to Sherrifyards. Ascent 100m (325ft). OS 58. Dep.WP 10:00

Wednesday 30 May D+ walk 5-6.5km (3-4 miles)
Bus to Linlithgow Bridge, walk back via Easter Manuel, Falkirk Road, Sandyford Burn and R. Avon. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:30

Saturday 2 June Slow A walk 16km (10 miles)
Stob na Cruaiche (Graham) from Rannoch Station. Superb viewpoint. Cars to Crianlarich then train to Rannoch Station. Late return to Linlithgow (about 21:30). Ascent 540m (1770ft). OS 41/42. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 3 June B walk 13km (8 miles)
Leuchars to St Andrews on inland section of Fife Coastal Path. Bus involved. Ascent minimal. OS 59. Dep. LC 08:30

Monday 4 June D+ walk 5km (3.5 miles)
Bo’ness foreshore evening walk. Ascent 20m (66ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 18:30

Wednesday 6 June Slow A walk 17km (10.5 miles)
Circular walk from Flotterstone over 5 Pentland Tops – Turnhouse, Carnethy, Scald Law, East Kip, West Kip. Ascent 660m (2145ft). OS 66/344. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 6 June C+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Circular walk at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, New Lanark. Ascent 152m (500ft), several flights of steps. OS 72/335. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 6 June C walk 8km (5 miles)
Easy walk on minor roads and farm tracks around Gladhouse Reservoir. Ascent 65m (214ft). OS 66/345. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 9 June A walk 13km (8 miles)
Beinn Chabhair (Munro). Ascent 870m (2850ft). OS 50/56. Dep. LC 08:00

Sunday 10 June B walk 15km (10 miles)
A route through woodland and along river banks, with splendid views of Crichton and Borthwick Castles. Ascent 365m (1200ft). OS 66/420 & 434. Dep. LC 09:00

Wednesday 13 June Slow A walk 11km (7 miles)
Ben Cleuch circular from Woodland Park, passing Ben Ever on the way up, over the Law on return, and down Mill Glen. Ascent 650m (2150ft). OS 58/366, GR NS898975. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 13 June C+ walk 10.5km (6.5 miles)
Circular walk from Dobbies on A89/A899 to Binny Craig and return. Ascent 110m (350ft). OS 65/349, GR NT048707. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 13 June C walk 6km (3.75 miles)
Walk in the vicinity of Dunmore Pineapple. Ascent minimal. OS 65/349.Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 16 June B+ walk 12km (7.5 miles)
Whiteadder and Spartleton – circular walk from East end of reservoir. Can be extended to Priestlaw Hill (18km/11 miles) if weather and group agreeable. Ascent 371m (1218ft). OS 67/345. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 17 June A walk 18km (11 miles)
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag and Carn na Caim, Munros in Drumochter. Ascent 890m (2920ft). OS 42. Dep. LC 08:00

Wednesday 20 June B walk 13km (8 miles)
Beautiful linear walk from Inverlochlarig (near Balquhidder) up Glen Larig. Good path and level terrain. Ascent 110m (350ft). OS 56 & 57/365, GR NN445185. Dep.WP 09:00

Wednesday 20 June C walk 8km (5 miles)
Linear coast walk – Shell Bay near Elie to Lower Largo. Ascent minimal. OS 59. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 20 June C+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Circular walk at Scone, includes steep moorland section to Murrayshall Hill. Ascent 250m (812ft). OS 48/369. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 20 June D walk 5-6.5km (3-4 miles)
Bus to Bo’ness Kinneil Woods, walk back by Fishers Brae. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:05 for 10:15 bus

Saturday 23 June B walk 11km (7 miles)
Circular from Branklyn Gardens in Perth, over Kinnoull Hill to Scone and back to start along the Tay. Ascent 300m (985ft). OS 58. Dep. LC 09:00

Sunday 24 June C walk 8km (5 miles)
Yellowcraig to North Berwick and Bass Rock.
Boat involved – advance booking essential, please phone leader at least
10 days in advance. Ascent minimal. OS 66. Dep. LC 08:30

Monday 25 June D+ walk 5km (3.5 miles)
Muiravonside Kirk and old tracks. Evening walk. Ascent 20m (66ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 18:30

Wednesday 27 June B+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Broad Law from Talla Water Reservoir. Ascent 430m (1400ft). OS 72, GR NT143201. Joint walk with S. Queensferry Group. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 27 June C walk 8km (5 miles)
Coastal walk from Aberlady Bay to Gullane Point and return. Ascent minimal. OS 66/351, GR NT471805. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 27 June C+walk 10.5km (6.5 miles)
Circular walk starting at Auchinstarry, Kilsyth, taking in nature reserve, Twechar, Roman Fort, Bar Hill, Croy Hill returning via Forth & Clyde Canal. Ascent 182m (600ft). OS 64/348, GR NS721767. Dep.WP 10:00

Saturday 30 June B+walk 22km (13 miles)
Peebles to Broughton via the John Buchan Way. Cars to Broughton, then 10:00 bus to Peebles and walk back. Total ascent in day 800m (2625ft). OS 72/73. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 1 July B walk 13km (8 miles)
Falls of Clyde circular, via Clydesholm Bridge and Kirkfieldbank Village. Ascent 150m (500ft). OS 72. Dep. LC 09:00

Wednesday 4 July Slow A walk 10km (6 miles)
Ben Vorlich from Ardvorlich. Some rough ground. Ascent 860m (2790ft). OS 51 & 57/365. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 4 July B walk 6.5km (4 miles)
The Highland Boundary Fault Trail. Ascent 150m (500ft), add 80m (260ft) for viewpoint. OS 57/365. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 4 July C walk 8km (5 miles)
Steam train from Bo’ness to Birkhill then walk back to Bo’ness. Ascent minimal. OS 65/349. Dep. WP 10:00

Friday 6 – Monday 9 July A/A+Weekend
3 nights at Torridon Youth Hostel
Corbetts, Munros and Grahams.
Contact leader for details

Saturday 7 July B+ walk 19.5km (12 miles)
Sma’ Glen – Newton Bridge – Auchnafree. Ascent minimal. OS 52. Dep. LC 08:30

Saturday 7 July C+/D walk 5-8km (3-5 miles)
Williamscraig from Leisure Centre with extension up Cockleroy for C+ walkers. Ascent 140m (460ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 09:30

Sunday 8 July B walk 14km (9 miles)
Peebles circular via Lyne Station, White Meldon and Jedderfield. Ascent 430m (1300ft). OS 73. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 11 July C+ walk 14.5km (9 miles)
Tay estuary and Tentsmuir Forest, near Tayport. Ascent minimal. OS 59. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 11 July B+ walk 13.75km (8.5 miles)
A circular walk through Campsie Glen continuing to the summit of Cort-ma Law, descending to Lennoxtown and returning along the old railway line to Clachan of Campsie. Ascent 460m (1509ft). OS 64, GR NS611796. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 11 July C walk 8km (5 miles)
Circular walk at Aberfoyle. Visit Fairy Tree and see mortsafes at the old church. Ascent 112m (366ft) (optional). OS 57/365, GR NN522009. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 14 July A walk 10km (6 miles)
Beinn Bhuidhe (Glen Fyne). Ascent 940m (3084ft). OS 50. Dep. LC 08:00

Sunday 15 July B+ walk 16km (10 miles)
Pentlands circular, from Nine Mile Burn. Ascent 500m (1650ft). OS 65, GR NT177577. Dep. LC 09:00

Monday 16 July D+ walk 5km (3.5 miles)
Kinneil evening walk. Ascent 30m (100ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 18:30

Wednesday 18 July B+ walk 15km (9.5 miles)
Glen Turret Reservoir. Walk along the North shore of Loch Turret, return by a path along the brow of the hills overlooking the loch, then a stop by Glen Turret distillery. Ascent 410m (1345ft). OS 52/368, GR NN821264. Dep. WP 08:30

Wednesday 18 July C+ walk 8km (5 miles)
Biggar circular. Ascent 150m (500ft). OS 72. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 18 July C walk 8km (5 miles)
Linear walk on good tracks in Strath a’ Ghlinne off Glen Artney. Ascent minimal. OS 57/368, GR NN711161. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 18 July D walk 5-6.5km (3-4 miles)
Doune Ponds. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:30

Friday 20 – Monday 23 July A/A+Weekend
3 nights at Inchnadamph Lodge, Assynt
Corbetts, Grahams and Munro.
Contact leader for details

Saturday 21 July B walk 20km (12.5 miles)
Leuchars to Newport-on-Tay on Fife Coastal Path. Bus involved. Ascent minimal. OS 59. Dep. LC 08:00

Sunday 22 July C walk 10km (6 miles)
Glasgow Southside Parks: Bellahouston with visit to Art Lovers House (Charles Rennie MacIntosh), Pollok Estate with visits to Pollok House (Adam) and The Burrell Collection. Ascent 50m (165ft). OS 64. Dep. Linlithgow Railway Station 09:00

Wednesday 25 July Slow A walk 11km (7 miles)
Leum Uilleim, a Corbett, from Corrour. Cars to Crianlarich then train to Corrour. Train cost about £12. Late return to Linlithgow (about 21:30). Ascent 580m (1885ft). OS 41. Dep. WP 08:30

Wednesday 25 July B walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Circular climb up Dumyat from Cockburns Wood car park. Ascent 450m (1500ft). OS 57/366, GR NS815987. Dep. WP 09:30

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Above the mist on Dumyat

Wednesday 25 July C walk 10km (6 miles)
Circular walk taking in Colzium Estate, Banton Loch and canal towpath near Kilsyth. Ascent minimal. OS 64/348. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 28 July Slow A walk 17km (10 miles)
Pentlands Circular. Flotterstone – Scald Law – Threipmuir – Harlaw – Flotterstone. Ascent 650m (2100ft). OS 66. Dep. LC 08:00

Sunday 29 July B walk 14km (9 miles)
Circular around St Boswells incorporating part of the St Cuthbert’s Way. Ascent 200m (650ft). OS 74. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 1 August B walk 9km (5.5 miles)
West Lomond from Glenvale past John Knox’s Pulpit and Devil’s Burdens, steep descent via Hoglayers path to Bonnet Stane. Rough hill walking in places. Ascent 400m (1300ft). OS 58/370, GR NO173069. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 1 August C+ walk 11km (7 miles)
Circular walk starting on Loch Ard shore passing Rob Roy’s Cave and returning by Lochan Ghleannain and Dalzell Wood. Ascent minimal. OS 57/365, GR NN498011. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 1 August C walk 10km (6 miles)
Tillicoultry to Dollar circular, following the old Drove Road, returning via the Devon Way. Ascent minimal. OS 58/366, GR NS918964. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 4 August Slow A walk 15km (9.5 miles)
Scawd Law, Pykestone and Drumelzier Law circuit. Mainly tracks and paths but a heathery ascent near start. Ascent 708m (2323ft). OS 72. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 5 August B walk 14km (9 miles)
Pittenweem – Anstruther circular with additional walk to Kilrenny. Ascent minimal. OS 59. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 8 August A walk 8km (5 miles)
Beinn an t-Sidhein (near Strathyre). A steep hill climb through conifers and open hillside. Excellent views overlooking Loch Lubnaig and west into Glen Buckie. Ascent 440m (1450ft). OS 57/365, GR NN560169. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 8 August B walk 13km (8 miles)
Walk in “The Glen” near Traquair with one steep ascent. Ascent 200m (650ft). OS 73. Dep. WP 09:15

Wednesday 8 August C+ walk 11km (7 miles)
Tillicoultry to Gartmorn Dam via Black Devon. Ascent minimal. OS 58/366. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 11 August A walk 12km (7.5 miles)
Beinn Chaorach and Beinn a’ Mhanaich from Glen Fruin. Magnificent views of Ben Lomond. Ascent 940m (3150ft). OS 56. Dep. LC 08:00

Loch Lomond from Ben Vorlich
Loch Lomond from Ben Vorlich

Sunday 12 August B walk 14km (9 miles)
Glen Tarken – St Fillans circular. Ascent 350m (1100ft). OS 51. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 15 August A walk 20km (12 miles)
Glenalmond – Glen Lochan – Corrymucklock Circular, including General Wade Military Road. Ascent 200m (650ft). OS 52. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 15 August B walk 14km (9 miles)
Loch Venachar and Loch Drunkie. East Lodge, West Dullater, Culnagreine, Loch Drunkie, Invertrossachs and return. Ascent 150m (490ft). OS 57/365, GR NN599061. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 15 August C+ walk 7km (4.5 miles)
West Lomond from Craigmead car park. Ascent 219m (719ft). OS 58 & 59/370, GR NO227063. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 15 August D walk 5-6.5km (3-4 miles)
A walk in Candie Wood. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:30

Saturday 18 August A walk 12km (8 miles)
Meall nan Tarmachan and the Tarmachan Ridge. Ascent 840m (2756ft). OS 51. Dep. LC 08:00

Saturday 18 August B walk 16km (10 miles)
South Falkirk Woodlands and Falkirk Wheel, starting at Bantaskine Estate car park, Lochgreen Road. Ascent 60m (197ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 09:00

Sunday 19 August C walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Limekilns, Pattiesmuir and Bellknowes circular. Ascent minimal. OS 65/367, GR NT074833. Dep. LC 09:30

Wednesday 22 August B walk 14km (9 miles)
Circular around Loch Ossian. Cars to Crianlarich then train to Corrour. Train cost about £12. Late return to Linlithgow (21:30). Ascent 90m (300ft). OS 41. Dep. WP 08:30

Wednesday 22 August C+walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Falls of Clyde to ruins of Corra Castle and return. Some steps. Ascent 190m (600ft). OS 72/335, GR NS882427. Dep.WP 09:30

Wednesday 22 August C walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Falkirk Wheel Blue and Red cycle route. Ascent 100m (328ft). OS 65/349. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 25 August B walk 20km (11 miles)
Uddingston Station car park – Glasgow Clyde Walkway linear walk. Includes train journey. Ascent 200m (650ft). OS 64. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 26 August B+ walk 16km (10 miles)
Dowally/Guay to Loch Ordie circular, via Deuchary Hill (511m), Lochan na Beinne and Mill Dam. Ascent 460m (1500ft). OS 52. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 29 August B+ walk 12km (7.5 miles)
Walk over three peaks: West Kip, East Kip and Scald Law. Ascent 579m (1900ft). OS 66. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 29 August B walk 11km (7 miles)
Comrie circular inc. River Lednock, Maam Rd & Melville Monument. Ascent 250m (800ft). OS 52/368. Dep. WP 09:45

Wednesday 29 August C walk 10km (6 miles)
Cramond to Cammo Estate, starting at Cramond Village. Ascent minimal, some steps. OS 66/350, GR NT190769. Dep. WP 10:00

Cramond
River Almond near Cramond

Saturday 1 September B+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Circular to the top of Ben Gulabin from the Spittal of Glenshee. Great views over Glen Shee and to the north. Ascent 500m (1640ft). OS 43. Dep. LC 08:30

Saturday 1 September C walk 10km (6 miles)
Devilla Forest. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. LC 09:30

Sunday 2 September B+ walk 13km (8 miles)
Dunmore Fort and the Corries of Balglass. Some short steep ascents, and can be wet underfoot. Ascent 610m (2000ft). OS 57 & 64/348, GR NS615867. Dep. LC 09:00

Wednesday 5 September B+ walk 13.5km (8.5 miles)
Ascent of Dumgoyne then Clachertyfarlie Knowes to Earl’s Seat, returning by Garloch Hill, High Lettre and waterworks path. Ascent 700m (2300ft). OS 64/348, GR NS527827. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 5 September B walk 17.5km (11 miles)
Circular from Carlops inc. Baddinsgill, Cauldstane Slap, East Cairn Hill and Bore Stane. Ascent 280m (900ft). OS 72/344. Joint walk with S. Queensferry Group. Dep. WP 09:15

Wednesday 5 September C+ walk 7.5km (5 miles)
Starting from Castlehill Reservoir, Glendevon, gentle climb on forestry track then hill ridge to Seamab Hill above Muckhart. Short steep grassy descent back to start. Ascent 194m (630ft). OS 58/366, GR NN997033. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 5 September D walk 5-6.5km (3-4 miles)
Walk by north bank of Linlithgow Loch then back by Grange and Fishers Brae. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:30

Saturday 8 September A walk 11km (7 miles)
Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh from Bridge of Orchy. Ascent 1140m (3800ft). OS 50. Dep. LC 07:30

Sunday 9 September B walk 11km (7 miles)
Achray forest circular, Aberfoyle. Ascent 366m (1200ft). OS 57. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 12 September B+ walk 6.5km (4 miles)
Beinn Each (Corbett) from Loch Lubnaig. Ascent 600m (2000ft). OS 57/365. Dep. WP 09:00

Wednesday 12 September B walk 11km (7 miles)
River Tweed walk from Peebles to Lyne Station and return by Manor Sware. Ascent 100m (325ft). OS 73/337, GR NT251402. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 12 September C walk 10km (6 miles)
From new hospital at Larbert, a circular walk to Torwood Broch and Torwood Castle and return. Bus from Linlithgow to Larbert. Ascent 125m (400ft). OS 65/349. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 15 September B+ walk 21km (13 miles)
Lochearnhead – Glen Kendrum – Gleann Dubh and return by Glen Ogle railway track bed. Ascent 478m (1553ft). OS 51. Dep. LC 08:30

Glen Ogle
Autumn colours in Glen Ogle on the path above Lochearnhead

Sunday 16 September B+walk 14.49km (9 miles)
Dollar – Pool of Muckhart circular via Seamab Hill and Castle Campbell. Ascent 500m (1640ft). OS 58. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 19 September Slow A walk 21km (13 miles)
Loch Freuchie, Glen Lochan & Glen Almond. A long satisfying circuit in the heart of Perthshire, mainly along a good track but some rougher ground over the bealach. Ascent 300m (984ft). OS 52/379, GR NN888315. Dep. WP 08:30

Wednesday 19 September B walk 14.5km (9 miles)
A circular walk along the route of the Loch Katrine pipeline returning to Strathblane via the West Highland Way. Ascent 150m (492ft). OS 64/348, GR NS563795. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 19 September C/C+ walk 6.5km (4 miles)
From Falkland to Maspie Den, Yad Waterfall and Tyndall Bruce Monument (optional). Some rough tracks and hill walking. Ascent 240m (788ft). OS 58 & 59/370, GR NO254074. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 22 September B+ walk 17.5km (11 miles)
Killin circular. Ascent minimal. OS 51. Dep. LC 08:30

Sunday 23 September B+ walk 19km (12 miles)
Circular from Collessie, Fife, including Dunbog, Glenduckie Hill and Norman’s Law. Ascent 300m (1000ft). OS 59. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 26 September C walk 10km (6 miles)
Slateford circuit (train involved). Ascent minimal. OS 66. Dep. 09:14 from Linlithgow Station

Wednesday 26 September B walk 8km (5 miles)
Craig Rossie – circular from Pairney Farm, near Auchterarder. Ascent 350m (1150ft). OS 58/368/369. Dep. WP 09:15

Wednesday 26 September C+ walk 10.5km (6.5 miles)
Circular walk from Yellowcraig car park into Dirleton and Gullane, partly on John MuirWay, returning along the coast. Ascent minimal, some undulations. OS 66/351, GR NT515855. Dep.WP 09:30

Friday 28 – Monday 1 October A/A+Weekend
3 nights in Fort Augustus
Munros, Corbetts and Grahams.
Contact leader for details

Saturday 29 September B walk 13km (8 miles)
Bus to Newton, returning via Duntarvie and Union Canal. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. LC 09:15 for 09:29 bus

Sunday 30 September B+ walk 13km (8 miles)
Ben Vrackie above Pitlochry. Ascent 610m (2000ft). OS 53. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 3 October B+ walk 10.5km (6.5 miles)
From Balmaha walk to and climb Conic Hill, continuing on West Highland Way to Drymen. Return by bus. Ascent 370m (1225ft). OS 56 & 57, GR NS421910. Dep.WP 09:00

Wednesday 3 October B walk 13km (8 miles)
Callendar Park, Beancross, Parkhill Estate and Westquarter Glen circular. Ascent minimal. OS 65. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 3 October C walk 9km (5.5 miles)
A walk on good paths along esplanade from Cramond Village to Granton and return. Ascent minimal. OS 66/350, GR NT190769. Dep. WP 10:00

Friday 5 – Sunday 7 October
Autumn Weekend Away in Kenmore – all Grades
Contact leader for details and booking

Wednesday 10 October B walk 11km (7 miles)
Minchmoor from Traquair. Ascent 430m (1400ft). OS 73. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 10 October B walk 17km (10.5 miles)
Culross – Valleyfield Woods – Blairhall – Devilla Forest circular. Ascent 180m (590ft). OS 65/367, GR NS983858. Dep. WP 09:45

Wednesday 10 October C walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Footpath/cycleway on disused railway track from Clachan of Campsie to Kirkintilloch. Return by bus. Ascent minimal, 80m (260ft) of descent. OS64/348 & 349, GR NS611796. Dep. WP 10:00

Saturday 13 October B+ walk 10km (6 miles)
Blairdenon Circuit (Ochils). Starting near the Sheriffmuir Inn, this circular walk takes in several tops including Blairdenon, the most westerly Donald in the Ochils. Mostly off paths, some rough walking. Ascent 372m (1220ft). OS 57 & 58/366, GR NN827021. Dep. LC 08:30

Saturday 13 October C walk 8km (5 miles)
Abercorn to Society circular. Ascent 40m (130ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 09:30

Sunday 14 October A walk 13km (8 miles)
Munro Ben Chonzie. Ascent 720m (2300ft). OS 51/52. Dep. LC 08:00

Wednesday 17 October B+ walk 21km (13 miles)
Loch Katrine Walk and steamer trip. Catch the 10.30 steamer SS Sir Walter Scott from the East end of Loch Katrine to Stronachlachar and walk round the loch back to the pier. Steamer fare £12.50 (concessions £10.50). Ascent 200m (656ft). OS 56/57 or 364/365. Dep. WP 08:30

Wednesday 17 October C+ walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Circular from Mortonhall via Blackford Hill. Some steep steps. Ascent 150m (500ft). OS 66/350, GR NT262684. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 17 October D walk 5km (3 miles)
Walk in Plean Country Park. Ascent minimal. OS 65/349. Dep. WP 10:30

Saturday 20 October A walk 9km (6 miles)
Beinn Dearg, a Corbett near Bridge of Balgie (Glen Lyon). Ascent 630m (2100ft). OS 51. Dep. LC 08:00

Saturday 20 October B walk 16km (10 miles)
Falkirk Wheel to Shieldhill Circular, parking at Falkirk Wheel North car park. Ascent 60m (197ft). OS 65. Dep. LC 09:00

Sunday 21 October B walk 13km (8.5 miles)
Cleekhimin Bridge (Carfraemill) circular. Ascent 200m (650ft). OS 73, GR NT522527. Dep. LC 08:30

Wednesday 24 October B walk 9km (5.5 miles)
Circular walk round North Third Reservoir taking in Lewis Hill and Windy Yet Glen, and forest track ending with a walk around the banks of the reservoir. Some rough tracks and one or two scrambly bits. Ascent 230m (750ft). OS 57/348, GR NS758879. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 24 October C walk 8km (5 miles)
Circular walk at Preston Island and Culross, on good paths and pavements. Ascent 80m (260ft). OS 65/367, GR NS983859. Dep. WP 10:00

Wednesday 24 October
AGM at Linlithgow Rose Social Club 19:30
Followed by social evening,
drinks available from the bar

Saturday 27 October A walk 16km (10 miles)
Munro An Socach, starting from Baddoch Burn (off A93). Ascent 580m (1910ft). OS 43. Dep. LC 07:00

Sunday 28 October B walk 11km (7 miles)
Ben Gullipen, Callander. Ascent 410m (1345ft). OS 57. Dep. LC 09:00

Wednesday 31 October B walk 14.5km (9 miles)
Fife Coastal Path from St Davids to Aberdour and return. Ascent minimal. OS 65/66/367, GR NT148825. Dep. WP 09:30

Wednesday 31 October C walk 10km (6 miles)
Almondell and Calder Wood. Ascent minimal, some steps. OS 65/350. Dep. WP 10:00

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