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Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne – View of the Highlands loop from Killearn

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Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne – View of the Highlands loop from Killearn

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Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne – View of the Highlands loop from Killearn

07:37

28.5km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.73 km

Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne

Highlight • Structure

A great way to buy a whiskey 'gift' or join a tour of the still to the 'West Highland Way'.

There is also a 10% discount after the tour.

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6.79 km

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

This gravel doubletrack follows Blane Water and follows part of the John Muir Way, a coast to coast walking and cycling route linking Helensburgh and Dunbar. Enjoy this easy stretch on tame gravel.

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7.38 km

View of Dumgoyne and Dumfoyn Hills

Highlight • Summit

Striking hill with 435 m height.

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9.63 km

Craigallian Loch

Highlight • Historical Site

On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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11.5 km

West Highland Way: Mugdock Country Park Section

Highlight • Forest

The West Highland Way is known as Scotland's most loved trail. It walks for 96 miles (154km) from Milngavie (south) to Fort William (north).

This section is near the start …

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14.3 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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16.8 km

Bluebell Path in Mugdock Country Park

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This section of the trail leads through beautiful, old forest.

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

8.96 km

3.52 km

1.38 km

1.15 km

624 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

7.06 km

4.72 km

3.24 km

1.35 km

898 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Comments

September 6, 2022,West Highland Way 1: Milngavie to Drymen

Stage 1 of the West Highland Way is nice but not particularly spectacular. It's more of a run-in.

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March 18, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 West Highland Way Tag 1: Milngavie - Drymen Camping

A gentle start with a surprisingly beautiful beginning: just a few meters behind the official starting point, you are immersed in a densely mossy fairytale forest. Without any significant elevation gain, you enter meadow landscapes with a view of the mountains, mostly following a gravel path that is just wide enough for two people to walk side by side. At …

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May 28, 2024,1.Etappe West Highland Way von Milngavie to Drymen Camping

I've completed my first stage of the West Highland Way! The markings were very good. The path is extremely muddy, especially in the last third - it rains quite often here - but the scenery is very beautiful! Cows, sheep, stone walls, green hills, just like you see on TV! And the rain! It's been raining non-stop since midday on …

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June 10, 2023,West Highland Way Etappe 1: von Milngavie nach Drymen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

So, this was the first strike and the 4th long-distance hiking trail that I am currently working on at the same time. 😁 But I want to have this finished next Friday and I'm in good spirits. So this morning we took the train to Milngavie (pronounced roughly "Mullguy") and started the West Highland Way there. I'm really excited to …

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April 14, 2025,Von Milngavie nach Drymen

The first stage of the WHW could be done well with Komoot, for lesser-known routes I strongly recommend the app Hiiker!

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April 5, 2023,Day 1: Milngavie to Drymen — West Highland Way

Day 1 of the West Highland way was a wet start. What else would you expect in Scotland. We are hoping for better weather tomorrow.

June 28, 2022,WHW E1: Milngavie to Drymen

The last 3.5 km to Drymen Camping are missing 🤷‍♂️

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May 14, 2026,1.Tag WHW🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Milngavie➡️Drymen Campingplatz🏕

Super first day on the WHW, lots of sun and short showers and hail in the evening. Stayed overnight at a small campsite. Shower, snacks, gas cartridges and drinks are also available on site, what more could you want.

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Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne – View of the Highlands loop from Killearn

Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne

John Muir Way: Blane Water Valley Gravel Track

View of the Highlands

View of Dumgoyne and Dumfoyn Hills

Craigallian Loch

West Highland Way: Mugdock Country Park Section

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

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