Easy/Moderate: The Whangie, Auchinedin & Burncrooks

An easy/moderate walk taking in the amazing Whangie rock formation, Auchinedin Hill then a circuit of scenic Burncrooks reservoir. (Happy to do Burncrooks reservoir first if the group prefers). A total of 9 miles approx with good paths, though boggy near the Whangie and Auchinedin.

Meet at Eden Mill Farm car park; https://maps.app.goo.gl/AGhAF7M1M5TPGWZd6
The Whangie, Kilpatrick Hills Planning to visit Eden Mill cafe after walk for a coffee.

Dogs- welcome however there are parts of route indicating on lead (Sheep and Llamas nearby) and also the Cafe does not allow dogs (There is though an outside seated and covered dog friendly area).

I can give a lift to 2 or 3 folks if needed leaving from Glasgow west end.

TERRAIN
Broad forest tracks or well worn paths though very boggy in places.

ROUTE
Will up-load shortly.

WALK STATS
Distance: 14.4 km/9 miles- maximum
Ascent: 300 metres
Time: 4 hrs 30 mins approx

SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.

The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

PACE
We will have good breaks and walk as a group at a moderate pace.

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with hillwalking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes, extra gloves and hat and food and water.

WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.

LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will meet at the car park to start walking at 9.30am.

If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. Car sharing is friendly and reduces cars on road and in parking places.

Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.

RSVPs
Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
Do ensure you give adequate warning if you decide not to come on the walk.

GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)

Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and TakitHame.

If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.