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Overtoun House – Black Linn Reservoir loop from Dumbarton East

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Overtoun House – Black Linn Reservoir loop from Dumbarton East

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Overtoun House – Black Linn Reservoir loop from Dumbarton East

02:08

17.3km

500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.75 km

Overtoun House

Highlight • Cafe

Overtoun House is a 19th-century country house situated on a hill overlooking the River Clyde. The house is a good example of Scottish Baronial architecture. The house and grounds are often open for visiting and there is a tearoom.

Opening Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED

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3.89 km

Downhill Trail

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3.91 km

Descent to Overtoun House

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Long descent all the way to Overtoun House. Few technical sections, small rock garden.

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4.12 km

View from the Hilltop

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If you're lucky there will be snowing

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6.07 km

View of Loch Lomond from Doughnot Hill

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6.79 km

Black Linn Reservoir

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A small reservoir and a great spot for a break before tackling Doughnot Hill

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9.28 km

Greenland Reservoir No 3

Lake

11.6 km

View of the Estuary

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easy enough walk, few wee muddy spots on track

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11.6 km

Technical Section at the Top of Lang Climb

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Loose rocks over mud in winter, loose rocks over sand in the summer. Slippery all year round.
Be mindful of hikers, visibility is obstructed by bushes at the top.

Tip by

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

5.38 km

1.83 km

1.37 km

695 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

2.82 km

2.62 km

2.15 km

1.76 km

602 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

13°C

97 %

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Overtoun House – Black Linn Reservoir loop from Dumbarton East

Overtoun House

Downhill Trail

Descent to Overtoun House

View from the Hilltop

View of Loch Lomond from Doughnot Hill

Black Linn Reservoir

View of the Estuary

Technical Section at the Top of Lang Climb

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