Lang Craigs from Overtoun
Climb above Dumbarton to the cliffs of the Lang Craigs, with views across the Clyde.
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 236 m
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About this walk
Lang Craigs from Overtoun is an easy 4.3 km out-and-back walk with 130 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Overtoun House car park (grid reference NS 424 761). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Lang Craigs are a line of basalt cliffs on the western edge of the Kilpatrick Hills. Paths climb from the Overtoun estate up the Overtoun Burn and onto the hillside above the crags, where young native woodland is spreading across the slopes.
From the top there are wide views over Dumbarton Rock and the Clyde to the hills of Argyll.
Route
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1
Up the burn
Follow the path north from Overtoun House up the side of the Overtoun Burn.
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2
Above the crags
Climb onto the open hillside and head along above the Lang Craigs for the view. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lang Craigs from Overtoun take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.3 km route, which has 130 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 Overtoun House car park (grid reference NS 424 761). Free car park by Overtoun House, above Dumbarton.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Dumbarton East, then about 3 km on foot. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Estate paths and a rougher hill path; can be muddy.
- 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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