Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

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Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

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Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

03:10

10.4km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.72 km

Cochno Loch and Surroundings

Highlight • Viewpoint

good trails and fast forest roads

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1.84 km

Jaw Reservoir

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Peaceful reservoir with amazing views over Glasgow

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3.55 km

View of the Old Kilpatrick Hills and Loch Humphrey

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long day

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5.39 km

The Slacks is a hill within the Kilpatrick Hills just north of Glasgow. It rises to an elevation of around 365 metres and offers panoramic views of the city of Glasgow, River Clyde and surrounding landscape.

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6.18 km

Greenside Dam

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Steep grassy ascent to the Slacks to West or similar up to Cochno Hill on East.

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6.58 km

Waterfall Near Kilpatrick Hills

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.93 km

2.93 km

1.05 km

509 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

3.14 km

1.13 km

426 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

5°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

February 7, 2026,Kilpatricks - Jaw reservoir, Cochno Hill, Greenside reservoir and Slacks

I didn't quote get to the Slacks trig as ran out of time, but been before from the other side. Nice to join up routes as been to Loch Humphrey, Slacks and Jaw Reservoir but not Cochno before