The Whangie Hike

The Whangie Hill hiking trail leads to the Whangie rock formation and the boggy Auchineden Peak. Weather permitting, the hike offers scenic views of Loch Lomond with the mountains of the Highlands rising in the background and the Campsie Fells.

The Whangie is a narrow chasm formed by a section of the hillside that had been detached from the main slope. It reaches heights of up to 10 meters and stretches for approximately 100 meters, providing visitors with a pathway to walk through.

Well defined paths throughout with some muddy and boggy sections.

Distance: 4.8 km
Ascent: 191 m
Duration: 2 hours

Info and map: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/the-whangie.shtml

Finnich Glen Walk

Finnich Glen, carved by the Carnock Burn, is a sandstone gorge that possesses an enchanting and highly delicate ecosystem.

The trail maintains a safe distance from the edge of the gorge. At the end of the walk, there is a steep and treacherous staircase, built around 1860, that descends to the bottom of the gorge. Within the depths, amidst the moss-covered stones, lies a circular rock known as the Devil’s Pulpit. To fully explore the length of the gorge, visitors must venture into the ice-cold waters of the stream.

There are well-defined paths throughout.

Extra care is needed on the stairs leading down.

There are only a few parking spaces nearby.

Distance: 0.6 km
Ascent: 15 m
Duration: 0.5 hour