Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

West of Aldonwick Glen and Rhu Reservoirs

Date: 04 February 2024

Leader: Peter

Grade: C+

Number on walk: 6

Length 6.5km. Ascent 260m.

Hills climbed: None.

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The objective of today’s walk was to investigate the new forestry track above Aldownick Glen. Here, we are approaching the western end of the track.

 

The view looking south to the Rosneath Peninsula from the new forestry track above Aldownick Glen

 

We sheltered from the incessant rain under the trees while enjoying our morning tea break

 

The second objective of the walk was to visit the three Rhu Reservoirs. Here, we are looking at the rain falling on the second (middle) reservoir

 

Here we see the rain falling on the bottom reservoir

 

Our group photograph showing five of the six wet walkers on the dam of the bottom reservoir