TheOldRailway and turning right on reaching the B821 and West Way Walk continuing up the Cuilt Brae to the Right of Way sign for the Squirrel Wood. Follow this and return to by the There are two walks - one marked by Gowk Stane road (known as the Boards red arrows on the map, the other by Farm Road). green. Green Walk - This follows the red The Old Railway Red Walk - Start the red walk on route along the railway and on to the the old railway line to . Cross West Highland Way as far as Arlehaven. and the Cuilt Brae road and continue along Continue on the West Highland Way to the railway, passing Duntreath Castle the huts at loch. Cross the West Highland on your right and Dumgoyach, a small wooden stile at the Right of Way sign steep wooded hill, on your left. Shortly and follow the path through woodlands Way Walk beyond this the West Highland Way up the Red Brae to the next Right of Way joins the railway line. sign. Turn left and follow the Gowk Stane Turn left at this crossing and road back to Strathblane. follow the sign for the West Highland Way up to Dumgoyach farm house. The Boots orwellingtons should be worn as path goes round the side of the house, the old railway can be very wet and crossing a stile, and uphill towards muddy. Arlehaven. Leave the West Highland Way at Arlehaven and take the private road to Red walk is approx 5½ miles the left. The road divides just beyond a Time - 2 hours gate. Bear right here (the left fork Green walk is approx. 7-8 miles goes to East Arlehaven and is not open Time 3 hours to the public) and follow the road till you join the Cuilt Brae at Ardoch. Turn left down the B821 and return via the Photo: courtesy of Donald Buchanan old railway to Strathblane.

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Route 1 COUNTRY CODE Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work Route 2 3 Guard against all risk of fire Leave all gates as you find them Keep your dogs under close control Keep to paths across farmland Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone Take your litter home Help keep all water clean Protect wildlife, plants and trees Take special care on country roads Make no unnecessary noise