Lochan Hill and Dunoon

 5 October 2021

Participants: Just me

Where: Lochan Hill, 95m/312', P 54m, Tump, OS 63, NS 174 789

Brilliant sunshine in the west of Scotland, rain in the east so a no brainer to go west. Lochan Hill was unbagged and a trip across the Clyde is always a good day out so that was the target. I got the train to Gourock, bus to McInroy's Point and the Western Ferries service to Hunters' Quay.....

On the ferry approaching Hunter's Quay.....

The west slopes of Lochan Hill are part of the Cowal Golf Course and the easiest way to the summit was to follow the edges of the fairways. There were only a few golfers about and nobody seemed to be worried by my presence.  The summit was a short way above the 8th tee and there were some views down to the Clyde.....

I decided to add to the day by walking along the promenade into Dunoon and catching the Cal Mac ferry back to Gourock......

There is a small viewpoint above the ferry terminal and for minimum effort you get a great view up and down the river.....

Looking over Dunoon towards Hunter's Quay.....

The old ferry terminal looking up river.....

The wooded hills to the west of Dunoon, there are a few Tumps among them.....

Down the Clyde.....

The ferry arriving.....

Leaving Dunoon.....

Looking down the Clyde from the ferry, the hills of Arran distant. I could also see Ailsa Craig......

This was probably the best days walk of the year.