Walk 114 - Bennan Hill

Join us for an adventure in Ayrshire climbing the 396m Bennan Hill. We will be passing the monument to Lt. Col. James Hunter Blair, mortally wounded at the Battle of Inkerman in1854. Views of Ben Lomond, Arran and Ailsa Craig can been seen from the summit.

• Walking Distance: 8.25km / 5.25 miles
• Walking Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours

Is this hillwalk right for you?

Grade 2, basic level of fitness required, Family Friendly

Hillwalking benefits:

• Stress reduction
• Get fitter by simply walking
• Positive mental health benefits being out in nature
• A fun social time with family
• A chance to form new friendships with like minded people

What should you bring?

• Hillwalking Boots
• Comfortable loose clothing (sweat wicking material, waterproofs)
• Snacks, healthy lunch and water
• We will be stopping for a 45min lunch break and two short 5-10min rest breaks during the walk
• Cash for car park

For further details on the type of clothes and kit to bring visit https://www.bootsandbeards.co.uk/activities/hillwalking

Once you book what happens?

You will receive a confirmation email from eventbrite. Boots & Beards support will add you to a Whatsapp Group one/two days before the scheduled walk where we will share further details about the walk and answer any questions participants may have.

I booked mini-bus transport

• Please arrive 8am for registration at mini-bus meet up point
• 80 McCulloch Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 1SU.
• Mini-bus will leave 8.15am

I booked own transport - How will I know where to go?

The meet up point/car park location will also be shared on WhatsApp group one day before the scheduled walk.