Dumgoyne and Earl's Seat
The Campsies' iconic volcanic plug, then across the moor to their highest point.
- Distance
- 10.1 km
- Ascent
- 550 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 578 m
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About this walk
Dumgoyne and Earl's Seat is a hard 10.1 km out-and-back walk with 550 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Near Glengoyne Distillery, A81 (grid reference NS 527 827). It climbs Earl's Seat (578 m), a Marilyn. The start can be reached by public transport.
Dumgoyne's steep, rounded outline is one of the most familiar sights from Glasgow and Loch Lomond. A steep path climbs straight up its western face to a superb viewpoint, then the walk heads east across the high moor of the Campsie Fells to Earl's Seat, their highest summit.
The plateau between the two is boggy and largely pathless, so take a map and compass and be prepared to navigate if the cloud comes down.
Route
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1
Up Dumgoyne
Follow the track up from the road to the foot of the hill, then climb the very steep path straight up Dumgoyne's western face to the summit.
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2
Across the moor
Head east over the boggy plateau, following the edge of the escarpment where possible, to Earl's Seat.
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3
Return
Retrace your steps across the moor to Dumgoyne and descend its steep western face carefully to the start.
Summits
Dumgoyne
427 m
Earl's Seat
578 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Dumgoyne and Earl's Seat take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 10.1 km route, which has 550 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 Near Glengoyne Distillery, A81 (grid reference NS 527 827). Small car park beside the A81 near the distillery; the distillery's own car park is for customers only.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses on the A81 from Glasgow stop nearby. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Steep grassy path up Dumgoyne; boggy, mostly pathless moorland to Earl's Seat.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially during lambing (April and May).
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