Kilpatrick hills 21th May 2020
One of those days that turned out special.The weather was good. I also needed to improve my fitness.
One of those days that turned out special.The weather was good. I also needed to improve my fitness.
Just after lunch I walked to the village of Old Kilpatrick.I wasn`t sure where I was going but I needed a long walk.
So I decided to head for Loch Humphrey.
So I decided to head for Loch Humphrey.
It`s a real grind to get up to the top of the hill to the loch.It really showed that i ' m not as fit I used to be. I passed where my friend stayed.Gavinburn Cottage
The views are amazing --Erskine Bridge and further down the river Clyde.After the hill it was pleasant to have a flat walk up to the reservoir.
I walked round the west bank of Loch Humphrey.Great views over the reservoir.Then through the Alpine forest.
Lovely listening to the birds.Scotland has so many wonderful walk.Scenery is amazing.
Lovely listening to the birds.Scotland has so many wonderful walk.Scenery is amazing.
Loch Humphrey
Loch Humphrey
A short while out of the forest you arrive at the Greenland
Reservoir.The loch is owned and operated by Scottish Water for the supply of drinking-water.
Reservoir.The loch is owned and operated by Scottish Water for the supply of drinking-water.
Green land Reservoir
Black linn
Blacklinn is the final loch for today`s three loch loop.
Looking over to the Firth of Clyde
Great views over to the mountains that are close to Loch Lomond.Ben Lomond is the tallest in the right. It is a great walk to the summit.Bit more of a grind than today`s stroll.
Homeward bound
Looking down the firth of Clyde.
Erskine Bridge
In the background is Glasgow Airport.No traffic since Lockdown.I walk down and head for home.Another great day out on the Kilpatrick hills.