Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Inchcailloch

Date: 8th May 2022

Leader: Trish Schooling

Grade: C

Number on walk: 20

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A view of Balmaha before we set off to Inchcailloch

 

Looking back to Balmaha from the pier

Can you spot the Heron?

 

Heading to Inchailloch

 

A marvellous carpet of bluebells awaited us on Inchcailloch

 

Our group at the Church of St. Kentigerna and associated burial ground on Inchcailloch

The remains of the church are thought to date from the first half of the 13th century. It was abandoned in 1621. Gravestones, dating from the 13th - 17th centuries, can be seen in the graveyard.

 

 

Our lunch stop in Port Bawn

 

The view looking north up Loch Lomond from the highest point on the island

 

The view of Conic Hill from the highest point on the island

 

Looking across to Craigie Fort while waiting for the boat back to Balmaha

Conic Hill can just be seen above the trees