Kilbride

Kilbride Blue route: Balgaidh Burn Trail.

Posted by explorecowal on April 9, 2015

Posted in: forestry commission, Walking. Tagged: Balgaidh, Bishops, Burn, glen, Kilbride, walking. 1 Comment

Kilbride,Blue route. 3 miles.

One of the many routes that can be can be found starting from Kilbride car park, as indicated on the information board located on site.

Forestry roads and hardcore paths provide good underfoot conditions,although the terrain can be uneven at times.

A great walk giving great views over Dunoon,Inverclyde and beyond………..a grear pre/post work walk.

A fully interactive map with pictures and stats can be found by clicking HERE

Bishops Glen, High Loop.

Posted by explorecowal on August 7, 2014

Posted in: forestry commission, Walking. Tagged: Bishops, Cowal, glen, Kilbride. Leave a comment

Bishops Glen, High Loop
4 Miles (Approx)
Start/Finish Kilbride car park.

A circular route on forestry roads and tracks. Includes 1 burn crossing and one stream crossing,which are easy enough if rivers not in full spate after prolonged rain.

Leaving Kilbride car park, continuing on forestry road taking the trail on the left (marked by Blue/Yellow marker posts), climb till you meet the forestry road again.

The view will be opening up behind you.

From the trail turn right and follow the forestry road downhill to the S bend, you leave the road and cross the burn and join the path on the other side. The path continues till it meets another forestry road.

From here turn right and follow the road as it heads towards the town, you’ll eventually come to a fork in the road. Take the road on the right as it turns back on its self heading down to the link bridge and continue on the road back to the car park.

A good walk without climbing too high for stunning views over Dunoon.

Night Walk. Kilbride Loop.

Posted by explorecowal on November 15, 2013

Posted in: forestry commission, Walking. Tagged: Kilbride, night, walk. 1 Comment

Waymarkers: blue markers
Distance: 3.1miles (5km)
Time: allow 2 hours 15 minutes
A longer hike which climbs higher Waymarkers: blue markers
Distance: 3.1miles (5km)

A longer hike which climbs higher up Kilbride Hill, through a stand of tall conifers and alongside the rushing Berry Burn. As it emerges from the depths of the trees, a wide panoramic view opens up, across to Loch Long, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Inverkip.up Kilbride Hill, through a stand of tall conifers and alongside the rushing Berry Burn. As it emerges from the depths of the trees, a wide panoramic view opens up, across to Loch Long, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Inverkip.

After Saturdays night walk, interest was shown from fellow walkers so a mid week walk was on the cards. Kilbride Loop was chosen as an intro to night walking, remaining on forestry roads and hardcore paths. Providing enough elevation to allow some great views. We were joined by members of the Dunoon Hill Runners, who of course ran the route plus some additional kms thrown in. Setting off from FCS Kilbride car park we crossed each other’s paths a few times on route. Great to see so many people on the hill, the darkness held no one back!!

In to the night

View after first section from Forestry road.

A gradual climb on the second path brings you to the top of the path where it contours the ditch before heading back down. From here the Runners were at the summit of Kilbride Hill and starting their decent.

Runners moving off the hill

View from top of loop

From here it was follow the Blue markers down hill until you join the top forestry road, turning right to find the first section and return the car park. We met the Runners again as they took the longer route back following the forestry road to car park.

The mandatory ‘standing view’ shot. Ha

Before heading back down to the first forestry road to return to the car park there was time for a wee play with the cameras.
It’s meant to say Explore Cowal, Ha.

Thanks to all who joined me/attended. A great turn out. Great to see something going on in Cowal !!!
Also thanks to Ian Orr for contributing some pics from the night.

Kilbride Hill Wildcamp

Posted by explorecowal on September 26, 2013

Posted in: wildcamp #microadventure. Tagged: #explorecowal, Camping, Explore, Hill, Kilbride. Leave a comment

An overnight stay on a clear calm Kilbride Hill

A short walk from Dunoon can provide some great views over the Firth of Clyde and surrounding area. We chose Kilbride Hill due to it close yet remote location. A plateau at the summit provides a great location to pitch a tent/bivi/shelter.

View from the Summit 396mts…..