Ochils circular from Dollar

Overview
This walk starts in the centre of Dollar from where we'll climb through Dollar Glen and then head into Glenquey. The walk through Glenquey is followed by a climb of Auchlinsky Hill, Commonedge and Castleton Hill. From here great views towards the Firth of Forth and beyond are possible. Along and through the woodland of Hillfoot Hill we return to Dollar Glen for a descend into town.

Sunday 27 July 2025
Meeting time: 8:00 am
Start time: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time: 2:30 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent: 540m / 1772ft
Type: circular

Please text the leader on 0797 659 8545 if you would like to book a place on this walk (by no later than the day before) and include your name and mobile phone number.
If you want to join the car share from Livingston please let the Walk Leader know at the time of booking your place.

Starting point:
Grid reference: NS 96295 98151
Nearest postcode: FK14 7DX
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Start time: 9:00 am
Street parking in Dollar on West (or East) Burnside, a pair of lanes either side of the Kelly Burn and reached off the High Street at 9am.
Meeting place for car share: Livingston North train station (Glasgow side) at 8am

You may also like the following events from Livingston Ramblers Group:

• Next Thursday, 31st July, 06:45 pm, Threpmuir Reservoir & Black Hill Evening Circular in Kirknewton
• Next Sunday, 3rd August, 08:30 am, Stuc a' Chroin from Callander in Callander
• Next month, 10th August, 09:00 am, Glen Sherup Horseshoe, Glen Devon in Auchterarder

Also check out other Meetups in Kennet.