Meikle Bin from Carron Valley
The second-highest Campsie top, by forest roads and a moorland path from the reservoir.
- Distance
- 15.9 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 570 m
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About this walk
Meikle Bin from Carron Valley is a moderate 15.9 km out-and-back walk with 450 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Carron Valley Reservoir car park (grid reference NS 718 837).
Meikle Bin is the pointed hill above Carron Valley Reservoir, at 570 m the second-highest of the Campsie Fells. Forest roads lead from the dam through the plantations, then a path climbs the open hillside to the summit, with a view from the Forth to Ben Lomond and the Arrochar hills.
It's a long day for a modest hill, 16 km in all, most of it on forest roads. Return the same way.
Route
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1
The forest
Follow the forest roads from the dam towards the hill.
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2
The summit
Climb the path to the top of Meikle Bin and return.
Summit
Meikle Bin
570 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meikle Bin from Carron Valley take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 15.9 km route, which has 450 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 Carron Valley Reservoir car park (grid reference NS 718 837). Forestry car park near the dam at the east end of the reservoir.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Forest roads, then a boggy moorland path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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