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West Dunbartonshire
Dalmuir And Mountblow

Loch Humphrey – Bowling Swing Bridge loop from Dalmuir

Hard

1.5

(2)

9

hikers

Loch Humphrey – Bowling Swing Bridge loop from Dalmuir

06:29

23.3km

420m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.18 km

View of the River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

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The Kilpatrick Hills are a great place to get away and escape from it all. The walk up to Loch Humphrey is a case in point, this winding track is …

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2

4.78 km

View of Erskine Bridge

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in photo you would think it was 2 bridges but is only one, with the low clouds the reflection looks like it is a 100m down the river

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3

5.33 km

Good spot to catch your breath before the final ascend to the loch

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4

6.94 km

Loch Humphrey

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Loch Humphrey is a great place to sit! It is a really popular place for fishing, by members of the Bearsden Angling Club, who have a boat and a boat shed at the loch.

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7.34 km

Loch Humphrey

Lake

6

9.50 km

Black Linn Reservoir

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A small reservoir and a great spot for a break before tackling Doughnot Hill

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7

17.6 km

Bowling Railway Bridge

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old railway bridge & track now a cycle/walk track

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8

18.4 km

Bowling Swing Bridge

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Recently renovated crossing with interpretation boards

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9

18.6 km

19.4 km

Antonine Wall

Ruins

B

23.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

4.58 km

2.64 km

1.61 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.89 km

5.06 km

2.67 km

2.13 km

1.94 km

1.57 km

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Tuesday 7 July

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