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Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Milngavie

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East Dunbartonshire

Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Milngavie

Moderate

4.5

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Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Milngavie

03:57

14.8km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

277 m

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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2

2.82 km

Bluebell Path in Mugdock Country Park

Highlight • Trail

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

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3

3.03 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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4

4.91 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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5

10.2 km

Mugdock Wood Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This heavy AA-battery was part of the defenses of the United Kingdom in World War II.

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6

10.9 km

Mugdock Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mugdock Castle stands on a rocky promontory which rises gently on its eastern and southern approaches but falls steeply away to the north and west. Protection to the east, north …

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7

11.2 km

Mugdock Loch

Highlight • Lake

Lovely stream

Tip by

8

13.4 km

Milngavie Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Two large reservoirs supplying Glasgow with fresh water. Lovely area for a walk with stunning views over Glasgow.

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B

14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

4.04 km

2.28 km

1.13 km

331 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.58 km

2.59 km

1.60 km

1.28 km

860 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 19 October

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8°C

96 %

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