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Jenny Foulds

Record-breaking Kiltwalk sees thousands descend on Balloch

A record number of hardy souls braved the Scottish weather to help raise more than £5million for good causes.

Despite the rain, a landmark 14,000 volunteers pulled on their tartan trim to take part in the 8th annual Kiltwalk.

The tired trekkers completed their journey at the Moss O’ Balloch, swarming the village in a sea of colour.

(Lennox Herald)

Their efforts raised a fortune for more than 800 charities, with a further sum contributed by Scots business magnate and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter.

Among local groups to take part were Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels and Dumbarton MS group, which had two teams of walkers complete the walk.

(Lennox Herald)

Group coordinator Sheena Rollo said: “This is just amazing. Totally inspiring to see how our community come together and really push themselves physically to complete a gruelling 23 miles to support our group.

Balloch Road was closed between Dalvait Road and Tullichewan Road, as walkers limped home into the early evening.

However, traffic in the area suffered as the village’s roads backed up with parked cars.

Businesses benefitted from the influx, as the walkers piled home after completing one of three routes: the 23 mile Mighty Stride from Glasgow Green, the 14 mile Big Stroll - leaving from Clydebank - or the Wee Wander between Lomond Shores and the Moss O’ Balloch.

(Lennox Herald)

Walkers were welcomed home by the sound of the popular Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who played at the marquee located in Moss O’ Balloch.

Transport was laid on to shuttle tired walkers back to parked cars at Lomond Shores, however, Balloch became gridlocked for a time as motorists defied orders not to park at Balloch station and throughout the village.

(Lennox Herald)

Slots to take part in the traditional Glasgow Kiltwalk have been sold out for months, as the event proved more popular than ever.

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