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Loch Humphrey – The Slacks Summit loop from Kilpatrick

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West Dunbartonshire

Loch Humphrey – The Slacks Summit loop from Kilpatrick

Hard

4.6

(5)

14

hikers

Loch Humphrey – The Slacks Summit loop from Kilpatrick

06:49

23.1km

650m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.82 km

View of the River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Highlight • River

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

2.42 km

View of Erskine Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

2.97 km

View of River Clyde from Kilpatrick Hills

Highlight • River

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

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4

4.59 km

Loch Humphrey

Highlight • Lake

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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5

9.04 km

Burncrooks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

6

19.5 km

The Slacks Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

19.9 km

View of Erskine Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

20.2 km

View of the River Clyde and Glasgow

Highlight • River

Nice view of the Clyde and Glasgow in the background.

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B

23.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

9.90 km

1.30 km

473 m

274 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

8.24 km

1.87 km

1.85 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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4°C

98 %

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