Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers

Water of Minnoch Circuit

Date: 02 October 2025

Leader: David

Grade: C+

Number on walk: 19

Length 12.2 km. Ascent 175 m.

Hills climbed: None.

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A view along the Water of Trool looking towards Loch Trool

 

Care had to be taken when walking along the water-logged paths

 

Morning tea was taken while trying to shelter under the oak trees

(The grey fabric covering the ground allows acorns to be harvested for a native woodland expansion project).

 

Our leader discusses alternative routes if we encounter serious flooding

(Heavy rain during the previous 72 hours had caused flooding in several areas)

 

The Water of Minnoch in spate

 

Lunch was taken while trying to shelter under the trees

 

At the end of the walk we had a good view of the Water of Minnoch