Meikle Bin Trig Point
Trig Point In Milngavie, Scotland
The Meikle Bin trig point is sits on the Campsie Fells (570m) near Kilsyth.
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This is the Meikle Bin trig point sitting on the Campsie Fells (570m) near Kilsyth.
From the Todholes car park, head south into the forest. Continue on the track as it passes over the River Carron on it's way to the Carron Valley Reservoir.
Continue on the track heading south west as it gently climbs through the forest.
After around 2km, a sign directs you to the path to the left heading South East.
You will pass the remains of a fatal aircraft crash.
On a stormy Scottish winters day (8 January 1950), a military aircraft Fairey Firefly FR Mk, lost radio contact due to a signalling error. The crew, John A Robertson and John Smith, were both killed in the accident.
It is not far from the crash site that you will find the trig point.
It is just over 5km with 380m of ascent to the trig point.
Follow the above route, or find on OS Maps.
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How To Find Meikle Bin Trig Point
Where Is Meikle Bin Trig Point?
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56.01395795836161, -4.139451024426987
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Where To Park For Meikle Bin Trig Point?
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56.04739, -4.13272
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There is parking for several cars opposite Todholes Farm.
Contributed by Lorraine London
I have been a keen hill walker for many years and more recently enjoy trig bagging. When I'm not exploring Northumberland, County Durham and Yorkshire, I spend most of my holidays in bonny Scotland. Other than hills, I love investigating ruinous buildings and waterfalls. I have been a member of NT and EH for years, which also gives me access to Historic Environment Scotland places.
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