Strone Hill
Grading: strenuous.
Strone Hill overlooks the village of Strone and offers superb views over the Firth of Clyde and its sea lochs. On a clear day it is possible to see over to Arran, the Arrochar Alps and down the Clyde to Glasgow.
At a glance
- Grading: strenuous
- Distance: 1 ¾ miles (3 km)
- Path type: Surfaced paths, cycleway and uneven paths, can be muddy
- Allow: 3 hours
Route description
The route starts from Graham’s Point Heritage Park and follows forest paths and roads before it becomes a faint path onto the open hill.
Departing from the Monk’s Hut at Graham’s Point, cross the main road and take the first left at Johnstone Avenue, turn right onto the path immediately behind the row of houses on the right. Ascend to the forest road and turn left. After a few yards take the right fork.
The walk climbs steadily, emerging from the forest to spectacular views of the Clyde estuary and Loch Long at the viewpoint. Where the road forks there is a small path to the left . Follow this path up Strone Hill. It is rough in places so take sturdy footwear. You will see Dunselma Castle on its promontory below the golf course and the recently restored Blairmore Pier on Loch Long. The path follows a dry stone dyke to the hilltop with panoramic views.
Summit views towards the Arrochar Alps © Explore Cowal
Summit views towards the Firth of Clyde © Explore Cowal
On descending make sure you follow the correct wall and retrace your steps. At the forest road the lower left fork takes you to Blairmore, otherwise turn right for Kilmun. On the walk look out for signs of wildlife, including red squirrels and pine martens in the forest, red deer and black grouse on the open hill and woodland edge and oyster catchers on the shore.
Before you go…
You’ll often find yourself in locations such as working farms, estates and areas protected for their conservation value, and we hope all our visitors will act responsibly and respect their surroundings, while having a safe and enjoyable time in the National Park.
- Always ensure you are prepared; information and practical advice on how to stay safe can be found by reading about Safety and skills in the mountains from Mountaineering Scotland and on our ‘Respect Your Park & stay safe‘ page.
- Be aware that the owners of the land you are crossing might be engaged in deer management and other farming activities and you can help minimise the chance of disturbance. Read more about it in the Heading to the Hills practical guide.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority cannot be held responsible for any accidents, injuries or damage sustained whilst hiking in the Park. All persons taking part in such activities do so at their own risk, acknowledging and accepting the risk of accident, injury or damage.