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Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

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Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

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Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

03:05

10.1km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.74 km

Cochno Loch and Surroundings

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good trails and fast forest roads

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1.85 km

Jaw Reservoir

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Peaceful reservoir with amazing views over Glasgow

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3.55 km

Greenside Dam

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Steep grassy ascent to the Slacks to West or similar up to Cochno Hill on East.

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5.05 km

View of the Old Kilpatrick Hills and Loch Humphrey

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long day

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5.39 km

The Slacks is a hill within the Kilpatrick Hills just north of Glasgow. It rises to an elevation of around 365 metres and offers panoramic views of the city of Glasgow, River Clyde and surrounding landscape.

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6.57 km

Waterfall Near Kilpatrick Hills

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

3.22 km

1.19 km

120 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

3.68 km

822 m

512 m

439 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

3°C

14 %

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Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from Duntocher

Cochno Loch and Surroundings

Jaw Reservoir

View from Cochno Hill

Greenside Dam

Loch Humphrey

View of the Old Kilpatrick Hills and Loch Humphrey

The Slacks Summit

Waterfall Near Kilpatrick Hills

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