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Sunset from Ullapool
This evening we sat having dinner in the ‘van at the Ullapool campsite and watched as the vibrancy of the sunset grew ever more intense – it surely doesn’t get better than this.
Crossing the Loch Quoich dam – [# 176]
Gairich (919m) Pronunciation: Garreech Translation: Roaring (probably relating to stags’ autumn rut) Total distance: 15.9km Total time: 5hrs 1mins Total ascent: 977m Weather: Started off very misty but soon brightened into a generally sunny day with only light winds at … Continue reading
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On the south side of Glen Lochay – [# 109 & 110]
Meall Glas (959m); Sgiath Chuil (921m) Pronunciation: Miaowl Glaz; Skeer Hool Translation: Grey-green Hill; Back Wing or Sheltering Place Total distance: 21.5km Total time: 6hrs 32mins Total ascent: 1311m Weather: Bright to begin with but the summits soon clouded over … Continue reading
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The second half of the Glen Lyon duo – [# 108]
Stuchd an Lochain (960m) Pronunciation: Stook an Lochan Translation: Steep Conical Hill of the Lochan Total distance: 9.18km Total time: 2hrs 47mins Total ascent: 709m Weather: Bright with hazy sunshine. Strong, … Continue reading
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The first half of the Glen Lyon duo – [# 107]
Meall Buidhe (932m) Pronunciation: Miaowl Vooyer Translation: Yellow Hill Total distance: 8.89km Total time: 2hrs 23mins Total ascent: 548m Weather: … Continue reading
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The final Arrochar Alp – [# 106]
Ben Vorlich (Inveruglas) (943m) Pronunciation: Ben Vorlich Translation: Mountain of the Bay Total distance: 13.9km Total time: 4hrs 05mins Total ascent: 997m Weather: … Continue reading
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The Cruachan Horseshoe [# 90 & 91]
Ben Cruachan (1126m); Stob Diamh (998m) Pronunciation: Ben Krooerchan; Stob Dive Translation: Conical Heap on the Mountain; Peak of the Stag Total distance: 15.2km Total time: 6hrs 51mins Total ascent: 1445m Weather: Grey and overcast with mist on the summits … Continue reading
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Winter walking gives way to Spring [# 81 & 82]
Ben Vorlich (Callander) (986m); Stuc a’ Chroin (975m) Pronunciation: Ben Vorlich; Stuc a’ Chroin Translation: Mountain of the Bay; Peak of the Sheepfold Total distance: 15.2km Total time: 6hrs 17mins Total ascent: 1257m Weather: Cloud covering summits dissipated by lunchtime … Continue reading
Golden eagles sighted at last [# 70]
Beinn Bhuidhe (948m) Pronunciation: Bine Vooyah Translation: Yellow Peak Total distance: 21.9km Total time: 6hrs 30mins Total ascent: 1107m Weather: Generally fair. Misty on the summit with strong winds. Improved during the afternoon into a bright sunny day. Start / … Continue reading
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The Cairnwell Three
The Cairnwell (933m); Carn a’ Gheoidh (975m); Carn Aosda (917m) Pronunciation: The Cairnwell; Karn uh Yoye; Carn Ooster Translation: Hill of Bags; Hill of the Goose; Aged Hill Total distance: 13.2km Total time: … Continue reading