Rosneath Peninsula Circular
Date: 20 May 2023
Leader: Pat
Grade: C
Number on walk: 18
Length 13km. Ascent 220m.
Hills climbed: None.
We walked along the coast from Kilcreggan, round Rosneath point and through the Caravan Park before returning to Kilcreggan past Clachan Farm and along the forest track through Hill of Camsail Plantation and Millbrae Plantation.
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We set off along a good track towards Portkil Point and the site of a Bronze Age cemetery
A view looking along the River Clyde towards Ardmore Point
Thift flowers in profusion on lichen-covered, sea-washed rocks
Looking across the River Clyde to Port Glasgow
Our morning tea break was taken on the rocks at Meikleross Bay
A tranquil scene of yachts at the entrance to Gare Loch
A magnificent carved eagle guards the caravan site at Rosneath
Leaving the coast behind we had a steady climb to the Hill of Camsail Plantation
A colourful display of wild flowers alongside the path through the Hill of Camsail Plantation
Bugle, Bluebells, Buttercups and Rhododendron Ponticum are visible