The Campsie Fells from Lennoxtown
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, about 11.00km (6.84 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:30h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
469m (1538ft)
Descent
469m (1538ft)
Max. Elevation
530m (1738ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
938m (3076ft)
Start & End
Lennoxtown
Distance
11.00km
(6.84mi)
(6.84mi)
Duration
~4:30h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Just north of Glasgow, the Campsie Fells make an excellent day trip from the city. A steep-sided escarpment leads up to a fairly wild plateau, which offers many good walks. This route from Lennoxtown visits the two summits north of the town, and passes through the village of Clachan of Campsie on the way back. Regular buses to and from Glasgow.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NS628778
Take the bus to Lennoxtown, at the foot of the Campsie Fells.
OS Grid NS632780
The path on to the fells start just before Blencloich Farm
About 0.42 km (~0.26 miles) from 
OS Grid NS640779
At Glorat House, turn left and head uphill.
About 0.86 km (~0.53 miles) from 
OS Grid NS646785
Follow the track to Garmore, then a path continues up hill. On the way you will pass the remains of Maiden Castle, today little more than earth mounds.
About 0.88 km (~0.55 miles) from 
OS Grid NS646792
First glimpses of the main plateau come soon afterwards.
About 0.70 km (~0.43 miles) from 
OS Grid NS651799
Continue to the first summit, Cort-ma Law.
About 0.87 km (~0.54 miles) from 
OS Grid NS647795
Return to the path junction and head west.
About 0.54 km (~0.34 miles) from 
OS Grid NS640798
Pass the secondary summit of Lairs, then follow the clear path along the southern escarpment of the fells. Great views looking south towards Glasgow.
About 0.83 km (~0.52 miles) from 
OS Grid NS613800
At the car park, cross over the road (carefully as it is on a tight bend) and pick up the path on the other side.
About 2.67 km (~1.66 miles) from 
OS Grid NS610795
Drop into the village of Clachan of Campsie. There is a teashop in the village, and it's worth visiting the 6th century St Machan's church as well.
About 0.56 km (~0.35 miles) from 
OS Grid NS619788
A footpath leaves Clachan of Campsie and runs beneath the escarpment towards Lennoxtown.
About 1.11 km (~0.69 miles) from 
Lennoxtown againOS Grid NS626780
Finish up in Lennoxtown for the bus home.
About 1.06 km (~0.66 miles) from 
