Duncolm and the Slacks from Old Kilpatrick
From the station by the Clyde to the highest point of the Kilpatrick Hills, with the city spread out below.
- Distance
- 14.1 km
- Ascent
- 600 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 401 m
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About this walk
Duncolm and the Slacks from Old Kilpatrick is a moderate 14.1 km out-and-back walk with 600 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Kilpatrick station (grid reference NS 468 728). The start can be reached by public transport.
This walk starts beside the station at Old Kilpatrick, near Clydebank, and climbs onto the Kilpatrick Hills past the Slacks, a fine viewpoint over the Clyde, the Erskine Bridge and Glasgow.
Beyond, a track and then a rougher path cross the moorland to Duncolm, the steep-sided dome that is the highest point of the range, with views north to the Highlands.
Route
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1
Up from the Clyde
Walk up from the station through Old Kilpatrick and onto the hill track climbing north.
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2
The Slacks
Follow the track onto the moor and over the Slacks, with views back over the city.
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3
Duncolm
Continue north across the moorland and climb the steep slopes of Duncolm. Return by the same route.
Summits
The Slacks
365 m
Duncolm
401 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Duncolm and the Slacks from Old Kilpatrick take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 14.1 km route, which has 600 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 Kilpatrick station (grid reference NS 468 728). Limited on-street parking in Old Kilpatrick.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains from Glasgow to Kilpatrick station. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Tracks and paths across open moorland; wet and boggy in places, steep on Duncolm.
- 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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