Participants: Just me
Where: Dumbarton Castle, 74m/243', Tump, Map 63/64
Who would have thought that Dumbarton Castle would be on a hill list? But it is- it's a Tump. I had been before but I decided to re-visit so that I could "officially" tick it off. And anyway, it provides an interesting couple of hours out.
It's history stretches down the ages, from the 5th century AD until after the second world war. It saw the Vikings, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen Victoria among other notable figures. The Rock commands the Clyde and from a hill walking point of view provides great views. And unlike nearly every other hill on the list, it has steps and handrails to aid progress to the top!
The topography is the highest point, although there is also a trig.....
View down the Clyde to the Cowal hills.....
View up the Clyde towards Glasgow.....
View across Dumbarton to Bromley Muir.....
Edinburgh and Stirling castles are also both Tumps so further visits to them are in the offing.
1 comment:
Nice set of photos Neil. It used to be a scramble to the highest point years ago without any hand supports or railings and tricky in wet conditions. A great viewpoint on a clear day as your pictures show.
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