Date : 14 June Time : 11:30 Duration : 4 hours walk, two hours at Hill House (return by 18:00) Capacity : 8
Description Starting at the Loch Lomond Shores National Park Gateway Centre, this is a guided hike across the hills from Loch Lomond to the famous Rennie Mackintosh Hill House in Helensburgh.
On the hike, your local, qualified guide will delight you with stories about the local area as you drink in those fantastic Loch Lomond views. At the end of your hike you will be treated to coffee or tea and cake in the Hill House Tea Room, followed by an EXCLUSIVE guided tour of the premises. THIS TOUR IS UNAVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC! At the end of your day you will be returned to Loch Lomond Shores by mini-bus - all included in the price!
The Hill House is considered to be Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation. Sitting high above the Clyde, it is home to original Mackintosh furniture and interior design and also has attractive formal gardens designed recognisably in the Mackintosh style.
Although mainly on good paths and tracks, this hike is moderately strenuous, with some short sections over rough ground, and is suitable for those who take part in regular moderate exercise (e.g gym, swimming, keep fit class etc). Total distance 12km, total height gain 260 metres. (Walking time approximately four hours).
Age Group
Suitable for age 14+ Unaccompanied children welcome. Adults must register children by completing a booking/medical form on the
day, and dropping the children off at activity.
What to bring
Walking boots are essential for this hike. A limited supply of boots is available for hire, please give your size when booking. If there are any asthmatics in your
party, please remember to bring inhalers. Bring sunscreen, packed lunch, waterproofs, and a drink.
Special Needs
Unsuitable for wheelchair users. For other special needs please call Can You Experience
on 01389 756251 for advice.
How to book
Booking advised, call the festival hotline to reserve your place.
Where to register
Participants should register at the Festival information point 20
minutes before the session is due to start by completing a
booking/medical form. Unaccompanied children should be ‘dropped off’
at the activity by an adult. If a child looks under the age
of 16 they may be asked for ID.
Where to meet for the activity
Festival Information Point in the National Park Gateway Centre at Loch Lomond Shores.
Price : £10 (includes tea/coffee and cake AND an EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR of the famous Rennie Mackintosh Hill House). Transport is also provided for the return journey to Lomond Shores.
