Whinney Hill and Knockour Hill from Balloch
Date: 14 October 2023
Leader: Bernadette
Grade: C+
Number on walk: 11
Length 11 km. Ascent 280 m.
Hills climbed: None.
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As we climbed above Loch Lomond we had a view towards the hills above Luss
We stopped for a break at the viewpoint on Knockour Hill
After leaving the woodland behind we climbed a small hillock to appreciate the view
The view of Loch Lomond, the islands, Ben Lomond (right) and Beinn Dubh (left)
Autumn colours lining the road past Boturich Castle
Balloch Castle
Built in 1808 using stone from the original 13th century Balloch Castle of which only a mound near Loch Lomond and a depression, once the moat, remain.
Returning through Balloch Country Park to the River Leven
A final view along the River Leven towards Loch Lomond at the end of our walk