Old Kilpatrick to Dumbarton - Moderate

Old Kilpatrick to Dumbarton via Loch Humphrey
Walk from Old Kilpatrick to Dumbarton via Loch Humphrey. The route initially follows tarmaced single track road to Kilpatrick Braes before becoming a landrover track. The initial climb is around 3 kilometres to the high point of our walk at loch Humphrey. There are great views over the River Clyde, Inverclyde and Glasgow,. The route then follows forestry roads north to langcraigs giving views to Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond. The route then takes us down to Overtoun House a 19th-century country house and estate and on to Dumbarton.
Return to Old Kilpatrick by train (every 30 minutes) from Dumbarton Central
Walk Stats

• Grade: Moderate
• Pace: moderate pace
• Distance: 13.2 km
• Ascent: 404 metres
• Time: 3.5 - 4.5 hours

Meetup Location
Kilpatrick Braes Car Park, Old Kilpatrick https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place//@55.9247421,-4.4520821,159m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Participation Statement
“The Scottish Hillwalking 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”

Suitability
You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If we think the walk is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for your and the group's safety and comfort.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Clothing and Equipment
Please make sure you bring and wear warm clothes, sturdy boots, some food and drink as we'll be walking for 3 hours.
Weather Forecast
Forecast overcast with showers. https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcuy4p9f0#?date=2026-06-06

Lifts/Meetup time

• We'll be at the meetup location at 9:45am. Please make sure you are ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes and then leave.
• Please indicate whether you are able to offer a lift or whether you need one.
• If getting a lift, please make sure you take a bag with you for your dirty boots.

RSVPing
Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
• No longer able to come: Please change to No so the group does not wait for you at the start and others can attend