Campsies circular: Strathblane, Earl’s Seat, Dumgoyne, Strathblane. 12m/19km

From the car park we’ll walk east along the Strathkelvin Walkway/John Muir Way. There’s an option to pop up Dunglass (volcanic plug) for a nice view 🙂 From there we’ll cross over Campsie Road and head up into the Campsies. Once at Earl’s Seat we’ll head up the back of Dumgoyne (there’s an option to go round the base of it), down to the Pipe Track and return to Strathblane. Coffee and buns/lunch at The Kirkhouse Hotel. Sorry, no dogs.

TERRAIN
Mostly off road, easy tracks. Once we’re up the top there is a high chance there will be some bog 🙂

WALK STATS
Distance: 12miles/19km
Total Ascent: 2500 feet/762 m
Moving time: 5 hours

SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and look after yourself on the walk. If there are any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.

The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

PACE
You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves, hat, food and water.

WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk If the weather forecast is very bad I may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.

LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the car park at 08:45 to start walking at 09:00

If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.

Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.

RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.

GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)

Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.

If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time