Earl’s Seat is a gentle moorland summit to the east of the distinctive and popular peaks of Dumgoyne and Dumfoyn. It rises proudly to 1,896 feet (578 m) as the …

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Location: Campsie, East Dunbartonshire, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Stuart

June 18, 2021

Hiking

Mostly rideable except for a few steep ramps and some short boggy bits. Stunning views. Goes from track to grassy path half way up.

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March 11, 2023

Running

At 578m Earl's Seat is the highest point of the Campsies which makes it a great target for a run in this area. The views are great, it's got a nice trig point and although mountainous it's not that steep.
Normally run from Strathblane in the south or from Dumgoyne in the west.

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Dumgoyne Hill – Earl's Seat Summit loop from Strathblane

19.3km

05:57

650m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Dumgoyne Hill – Earl's Seat Summit loop from Blanefield

18.9km

06:03

690m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Glengoyne Distillery – Dumgoyne Hill loop from Glengoyne Distillery

13.4km

04:37

650m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 570 m

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Location: Campsie, East Dunbartonshire, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dumgoyne Hill – Earl's Seat Summit loop from Strathblane

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Dumgoyne Hill – Earl's Seat Summit loop from Blanefield

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Glengoyne Distillery – Dumgoyne Hill loop from Glengoyne Distillery

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