Campsie Glen waterfalls
A short climb up a rocky glen of waterfalls below the Campsie escarpment.
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 170 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 234 m
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About this walk
Campsie Glen waterfalls is an easy 2.6 km out-and-back walk with 170 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Clachan of Campsie (grid reference NS 609 795).
Campsie Glen cuts into the escarpment above the Clachan of Campsie, where the Kirk Burn tumbles over a series of waterfalls between rock walls. A path climbs beside the falls to the Crow Road above. Return the same way.
The upper path is steep and slippery when wet.
Route
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The falls
Climb the glen beside the waterfalls and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Campsie Glen waterfalls take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 2.6 km route, which has 170 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Clachan of Campsie (grid reference NS 609 795). Car park at the Clachan.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Lennoxtown, 2 km away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Steep, rocky glen path with steps; slippery in the wet.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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