Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Duncolm from Queen’s View via The Whangie

Date: 22 October 2023

Leader: Peter

Grade: B

Number on walk: 17

Length 16 km. Ascent 500 m.

Hills climbed: Duncolm

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As we climbed towards The Whangie we had a clear view of Dumgoyne and Dumfoyn

 

 

Our route to Duncolm took us through The Whangie

 

After passing through The Whangie we could see Duncolm beyond Burncrooks Reservoir

 

Our morning break was on the shore of Burncrooks Reservoir

 

Before the final, steep, ascent of Duncolm we passed Lily Loch

 

Our summit photograph on Duncolm

 

Lunch on the summit of Duncolm with Lily Loch, Burncrooks Reservoir and Kilmannan Reservoirs visible

 

A final view of Burncrooks reservoir as we returned from Duncolm along the John Muir Way