Glasgow Scenery Logo GlasgowScenery
← Back to Directory
walks-hikes Published: 2026-08-25

Hill Walks Within Reach of Glasgow: Conic Hill, Campsie Fells and The Whangie

Hill walks you can reach from Glasgow in under two hours, with parking notes for Conic Hill, the Campsie Fells and The Whangie.

By the Glasgow Scenery editorial team · Published · Last updated

Climbing Conic Hill in Balmaha

Highland Boundary Fault

Conic Hill sits on the fault line that divides the Lowlands and Highlands. The peak offers views of Loch Lomond and its islands.

The Climb

Start at the Balmaha visitor center car park. Walk up the stone steps through the forest, then follow the ridge to the summit. The trail is steep.

Conic Hill Walk: Balmaha Parking Guide

Parking in Balmaha

The main car park in Balmaha features public toilets. The lot is pay-and-display and fills early on weekends. You can also catch the bus from Balloch.

Hiking Campsie Fells and Earl's Seat

The Campsie Ridge

The Campsie Fells form the northern boundary of the Glasgow basin. The highest peak, Earl's Seat, stands at 578 meters.

Cort-ma Law Route

Park at the Crow Road summit. Walk east along the ridge to Cort-ma Law, then cross the peat hags to Earl's Seat. The trail is boggy and exposed.

Hiking The Whangie in the Kilpatrick Hills

The Whangie Fissure

The Whangie is a 100-meter rock corridor in the Kilpatrick Hills, created by a ancient landslip.

The Trail

Park at the Queen's View. Hike across the heather moorland, which is wet and boggy. The path lead to the entrance of the rock corridor.

Walking to the Whangie: Queen's View Parking

Starting the Hike

Park at the Queen's View lot on the A809. The trail climbs the heath and leads to the Whangie rock walls. The walk takes about two hours return.

Places in our directory covering this

These are real listings from the Glasgow Scenery directory, ordered by how many Google reviews they carry. Ratings and review counts come from Google Places data, not from us.

Been to any of these?

These notes are a starting point, not the last word. If you have walked one of these routes or visited one of these places, tell us what it was actually like — we publish real visitor accounts on the relevant place page, reviewed by a person before they go live.