tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51623460693538693542024-02-19T10:13:01.909+00:00Blethering BlondeHills, Thrills and SpillsElainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-73703964618696916972019-08-03T22:00:00.000+01:002019-08-04T12:07:35.335+01:00Creag Meagaidh MISSION ACCOMPLISHED<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Creag Meagaidh has been on the to do list for so long. The past couple of years have seen us have to abort at least three attempts at the last minute because conditions weren't for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So were we going to get it done this time................. YES </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The weather bods said mostly dry with a risk of potential showers later in the day. It was warm so even if it did rain it would be warm. Off we set having smothered ourselves in factor 50 and Smidge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Warm they said.......... baking I said!!!! We had decided our ascent would be via Coire Ardair and The Window to ease us into the walk on a good path. It felt more like a slow roasting. It is a gorgeous walk out to Coire Ardair on a very good path but as soon as we were out of the forest the heat and humidity kicked in. When we reached Lochan Coire Ardair there was only one thing on my mind, getting my boots off and getting in. It was at this point I began having major doubts as to whether we would get this done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Break over, The Window was looming large. There was no other option to take it slow. It's steep, loose and certainly felt like torture in the heat. As we got to the beallach I was keeping everything crossed that the pull up onto the plateau was nothing like what we'd just come up. If it was ............. But it was a relatively easy angled zig zag to get onto the plateau and we were soon on Creag Meagaidh 1130m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From the summit we had an amazing vista to look out on. I could have spent hours there but the beasties were saying get on yer way. Back to the beallach and upwards once more for Munro 2 <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Stob Poite a'Choire Ardair 1053m. The heat was unrelenting and was really having an impact on my ability to go at anything other than snail's pace. The fact that I could see where Munro 3 was along the gently undulating plateau was keeping me focused to get it done.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So we thought our descent wouldn't be too bad. It looked like a broad grassy ridge. But it wasn't. OK we were doing the reverse of the route but why hadn't I paid more attention to the route description in </span><a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/creagmeagaidh.shtml" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Walk Highlands </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">other than it was boggy in the woods. We were trying to find the path going along nicely on the grassy slopes when we were greeted by the first of what was to be several boulder fields. My legs were not happy. Once we hit the treeline I though great we're nearly finished. Wrong. This was just the start of the jungle training section, so many beasties and the heat!!!!. It seemed to last forever. But we made it.</span><br />
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Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-6239415897116542132019-05-06T23:00:00.000+01:002019-05-08T23:05:31.542+01:00Mullach Clach a'Bhlair<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Storm Hannah tried to wreck the planned Craggy walk to Ben Lomond. Thankfully, she had moved off quickish to allow the walk to be rescheduled to Sunday. For once wind was not going to be an issue, all the makings of a good hill day. So off we trotted. </div>
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While there were only a few folk heading in the same direction as us, there seemed to be a constant stream coming down Ptarmigan. I suspect this is a result of the route description in Walk Highlands. My body was having issues at moving at anything more than snail pace, earning me the title of Pace Setter of the Day for keeping us at a steady 1.9km/hr. I have to thank the gang for being super patient on what was a longer than anticipated ascent of Ptarmigan. </div>
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We had some Ptarmigan Ridge virgins in our midst, some requiring reassurance from Steve "trust me" Morley. Plus Quote of the Day 1 from Carol "so where's this ridge we're doing?" ( said at approx 700m on said ridge ) We eventually made it to the summit and joined the throngs for the descent.</div>
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We even had a hero of the day - Frank for finding a shiny Samsung S10 as we descended. His version of the story - he ran back up to the summit to give it back to its owner. Real version - he phoned a random on the phone and the owner came back down to retrieve it.</div>
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We also had Observer of the day - Giovanni for ensuring we knew the fauna and flora on Ben Lomond. The final quote of the day goes to Marla - Carol and I have walked twice as far as everyone else as we've got short legs.</div>
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While the main focus of our Easter trip south to the East Riding was for Steve to get his football fix and catch up with family, we also decided to make the most of the glorious weather by venturing to the North York Moors.</div>
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Route for the day was staring at Grosmont. It wasn't deliberate, but we timed it perfectly to get a steam train on the North York Moors Railway back down the line to Goathland, aka Aidensfield in the TV drama Hearbeat.</div>
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We filled up on nostalgia (and cream tea) before heading back down the <a href="https://www.nymr.co.uk/walks" target="_blank">Railway Trail back to Grosmont</a>. Needless to say we couldn't go past Beck Hole without stopping in at the wonderfully quaint <a href="http://www.beckhole.info/bhi.htm" target="_blank">Birch Hall Inn</a> for a pint with a pork pie and pickle chaser for Steve. It was great to see and hear the various trains as we made our way back to Grosmont in glorious sunshine.</div>
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Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-20105565706669240512019-04-13T20:00:00.000+01:002019-04-14T12:28:12.335+01:00Goatfell on a windy day.......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There is a definite common theme to the walks so far this year.......... buffeting winds. As the weekend approached MWIS did forecast blustery conditions, windchill of up to -10C and beware sunburn!!! Even the ferry was warning us the wind might cause disruption to services. But that didn't stop Carol, Frank, John, Steve and Susan from wanting to get out.</div>
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Rendezvous was the 7am ferry except John had underestimated his timings, so he'd be on the 820am. He'd catch us up somehow later. As tradition dictates, breakfast on the ferry was consumed by some and discussion ensued on the route.</div>
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Default route from Corrie is to go via the Corie Lan path, however......... we had been eyeing up going via Am Binnein. Harvey's map suggested there is an intermittent path via an old quarry and forest from High Corrie. It also looked like there was a good forest break from the usual path to follow to the base of the ridge onto Am Binnein. As we got off the bus we still hadn't decided what we were doing as we headed up the path.</div>
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The wind really was brutally cold but we had sunshine 😎 As we got to High Corrie we decided to just keep going. The break in the forest wasn't a goer as the fence wasn't one that was easy to get over. Once through the second gate there was much staring at the terrain and discussions on potential approaches for getting onto Am Binnein. Steve, Frank and Susan decided to be the "Dora the Explorer" section of Craggy while Carol and I continued along the usual route.</div>
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We were all soon reunited on North Goatfell where the wind was still blowing a hoolie. We eventually managed to find a sheltered spot to grab some food and drink in the views.</div>
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Well the route down was like Sauchiehall Street but it was good to see so many folk making the most of the good weather. Again, tradition dictates the Wine Port can not be passed without seeking sustenance. It was great being able to enjoy the sunshine in relative shelter.</div>
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John had his own adventure as the 820am ferry was late after having trouble berthing. So he went for a wander round Lamlash and eventually met up with us on the ferry home. </div>
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Don't know about the others but because we didn't heed the advise of MWIS to remember our suncreen, Steve and I both have wee red noses this morning 😎 </div>
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Winter weather has been very fickle this year. This week had seen a dump of snow only for it to be mostly washed away. So we weren't sure what we were going to be doing hill wise for Craggy's stay at the newly refurbished <a href="https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/glen-nevis/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1dzkBRBWEiwAROVDLKaiTqZNWelBqYFnuKnzDdI7qkEDq8myieM61Li6gyT-WUjwkrGPUxoC2eUQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Glen Nevis Hostel</a>.</div>
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When the decision was taken to go for this date Alan had a cunning plan for doing the <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/ringofsteall.shtml" target="_blank">Ring of Steall</a> with a few of us thinking of the <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/aonachs-gondola.shtml" target="_blank">Aonachs via the Gondola</a> from Nevis Range.</div>
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However........... Good old mother nature may have given a weather window of opportunity but not really of the kind that meant all the original targets were still in play. 50mph winds and a -5C windchill with snow showers were mentioned. Backup plans B, C, D were discussed with the <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/lochlochymunros.shtml" target="_blank">Loch Lochy Munros</a> in sight for Alan, Barry, Eleanor, Malcolm and Roddy. Steve, Kathryn, Niamh, Susan and myself had the Corbett Beinn Bhan if the gondola was off.</div>
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The morning arrived and the gondola was on. Wind can't be that bad.......... or so we thought. There we are at Nevis Range, heading up on the gondola ready to avoid the ski crowd (and the Mountain Rescue Team on exercise!!) when it stops. Mmmmm wind is still a bit on the high side. We were hoping that the MR exercise wasn't a rescue from the gondola. Thankfully it wasn't and we were soon at the the Snowgoose Station.</div>
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There were only a couple of runs on so it was just a case of finding the easiest angled route up to the plateau. Starting at 655m does give you a good head start but Aonach Mor is 1221m. We knew there was the potential for some showers so when it hit at around 900m we thought it'll pass over so kept going. But the "showers" kept coming with really brutal gusts of wind. With no potential shelter spots to get some respite and still 1.5km to the summit we decided the safest option was just to head back. </div>
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It was only 2pm and we needed to get the step count up so purely for research purposes we headed to Fort William High Street to see for ourselves the latest happenings in town. After some gear fondling (and purchases by some) we were pondering how the others were fairing as we had some more coffee in the lovely Garrison West. </div>
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Arriving back at the hostel we found that the gang had been successful in their mission, though they too had encountered the buffetting winds. </div>
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However, there are some unanswered questions as to what had really been going on. Barry was unable to explain why his right buttock felt that it had been well and truly kicked. Had they been doing a re-enactment of Father Ted??????</div>
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Thanks to all for another successful Craggy weekend trip and all from Alan's original cunning plan. </div>
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So........ the plan was the "easy" group of hills to the west of Glenshee Ski Centre. There are 3 Munros in the route given on Walk Highlands. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/carn-aosda&source=gmail&ust=1552243367064000&usg=AFQjCNF-CDY6UjV_R1xob3U0c5lx7RDBZA" href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/carn-aosda" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Carn Aosda</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/carn-a-gheoidh&source=gmail&ust=1552243367064000&usg=AFQjCNHQPykyJIc1waio1UJMqzA2zFpY_Q" href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/carn-a-gheoidh" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Carn a' Gheoidh</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/the-cairnwell&source=gmail&ust=1552243367064000&usg=AFQjCNExFhl_I0C0gR1UAaiJDF4aJLFc-A" href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/the-cairnwell" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Cairnwell</a> However.......... the jet stream is currently sitting over Scotland and didn't we know it. The weather when we arrived at Glenshee was better than expected. There was snow at the car pack at 650m but there was also blue sky. That was what lulled us into a false sense of security as we headed to the first target of Carn Aosda.</div>
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With not enough snow to ski we had te hill to ourselves so just headed directly up one of the ski runs. As we topped out we were soon getting the full hit of the 50 - 70 mph winds.</div>
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Discussion quickly ensued on amending the plan. Going back down was the consensus. Even moving off the summit took a lot longer than anticipated as every time we went to move the wind got stronger!!!!!!</div>
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Once onto the service track we thought we'd see how for we could get, probably miss out <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/carn-a-gheoidh&source=gmail&ust=1552243367064000&usg=AFQjCNHQPykyJIc1waio1UJMqzA2zFpY_Q" href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/carn-a-gheoidh" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Carn a' Gheoidh</a> but get <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/the-cairnwell&source=gmail&ust=1552243367064000&usg=AFQjCNExFhl_I0C0gR1UAaiJDF4aJLFc-A" href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/the-cairnwell" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Cairnwell</a>. Well it was on our way down....... So off we headed into the spindrift thankfull for the ski hardware showing us the way.</div>
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We were getting close to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/the-cairnwell&source=gmail&ust=1552243367064000&usg=AFQjCNExFhl_I0C0gR1UAaiJDF4aJLFc-A" href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/the-cairnwell" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #4285f4; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Cairnwell</a> when the wind got us again. That last km to the summit was brutal and took ages. Every time we took a step it was blowing us off our feet. We eventually made it and were very thankfully for all the bits of buildings up there to provide us with s bit of shelter for lunch.</div>
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Now the weather forecast said the wind was meant to ease off as the day went on........ they lied. So it was more playing chicken with the wind. Added to this was the blue sky disappearing and a brutal shower reducing visibility badly. Thankfully we found the sign pointing us in the direction of the car park. Needless to say it was back to blue sky and hee haw wind once we were down. </div>
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So thoughtfor the day........ even "easy" hills are tough when the weather wants to be playful. Thanks Jean, Rob and Steve for yet another adventurous day on the hill.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was an excellent turn out for today's Craggy adventure on the Merrick of 14 humans and 3 dugs. It wasn't a day for our favoured route round the five lochs as rain was forecast to come in anytime between midday and 3pm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As it was a big group the mountain goats of Gail and Barry went off first while the rest of us sauntered up from the starting point a Bruce's Stone. There's been some tree felling of the lower section since our last visit which certainly had me a bit disorientated as we headed up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have often lamented the lack of post walk socialising venues when doing hills in the Galloways but that issue has now been resolved. I wanted to try and get to see some of the rugby (though I do really wonder why I bother 😢). Steve had done his research and established that the Kirkmichael Arms might just fit the bill. And it certainly did. Not only did it have the rugby on, it did excellent coffees, had a local real ale on draft and the locals were really welcoming offering us free pies. I think we'll be back there again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks Steve M, Alan L, Giovani, Fiona, Megan, Skye, Marla, Kada, Archie, Karen, Lottie, Susan, Anna, John, Gail and Barry for your lovely company today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Having a birthday in February means you really are in the hands of the weather gods. This birthday was no exception but the weather gods had decided to give me the present of Storm Erik. It certainly made the ferry crossing entertaining but at least we got there.</span></div>
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Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-78696198554361910452019-01-19T19:20:00.004+00:002019-01-19T20:20:02.010+00:00Irvine Bogside and Garnock FloodsThere were a lot of options on offer today from <a href="http://www.craggy.org.uk/" target="_blank">Air na Creagan Mountaineering Club</a> with other members off having adventures in Glen Shiel and the Mamores.<br />
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We'd opted to stay local doing a walk on Irvine Bogside and <a href="https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/garnock-floods/" target="_blank">Garnock Floods</a> which Alan L has been enticing us with.<br />
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Irvine station was the start point for Alan L, Eleanor, Gail, Steve, Tracey, Noah and Honey dog. The first section of the walk follows the <a href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-7" target="_blank">National Cycle Route 7 </a>which also doubles up with the <a href="https://ayrshirecoastalpath.org/" target="_blank">Ayrshire Coastal Path</a>. When you get to Irvine Golf Club, it's time to leave the NCR7 and head over to <a href="http://www.narspb.org.uk/Bogside" target="_blank">Irvine Bogside SSSI</a>. This also happens to have the abandoned Irvine Bogside Racecourse which used to host the Scottish Grand National.<br />
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You really feel like you are in the middle of nowhere as you make your way round the old track looking over the River Garnock to the Ardeer peninsula and the now empty Big Idea.<br />
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We soon hit a section of woodland which the local ornithologists rate for seeing owls. Today though we take the middle path to head over to another abandoned feature - the old MOD munitions magazines. En route there are a number of ponds where the local swans are enjoying a quiet time.<br />
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The magazines were still fairly well preserved. Noah was having a great time exploring.<br />
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After the magazines we were back on the bank of the River Garnock where there was evidence of the old field systems.<br />
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Good to eventually get out to this little used area. Thanks Alana L for being the local guide.Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-5253095385991994972019-01-04T22:30:00.000+00:002019-01-05T00:41:25.124+00:00Kaim Hill<div style="text-align: justify;">
For some reason I have the League of Gentlemen in my head when I think of this hill.......... this is a local hill for local people...... Well it is only half an hour's drive from home.</div>
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Kaim Hill sits within Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. Even though I've lived in the area for over 8 years it's not a hill that we've ever been up. My research on routes found very few official ones written up though there is <a href="http://clydemuirshiel.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/routes/kaim-hill/" target="_blank">this one on the Park's website</a> which formed the basis of the route we were planning.</div>
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Steve and I met Carol and Don at Fairlie Station. There is a small car park here but I also like the fact that we could do this very easily by train.</div>
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The start of the route has you going through a lane that looks like you're wandering into someone's front garden and then into a fairy glen with a lovely babbling stream. Soon enough we were leaving the woods and out onto the moor. </div>
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We decided as there wasn't much in the way of actual path that this would be a good opportunity to do a bit of navigation practice. So mini lesson on how to take a bearing from Steve and we were heading up onto Lairdside Hill. Then it was onto total pathless terrain to Kaim Hill. </div>
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Except........ we hadn't taken a bearing off the top of Kaim Hill and had just followed a path in the general direction we thought we should be heading. We quickly realised that we needed to head back to get on the ridge to take us down to the quarry. This began Carol's lesson in descending rough pathless terrain. </div>
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As far as walks go, this has to be up there as one of our favourites. It may be a long one, at least 21km whatever version you do, but it's a good one. The joy of this route is you have multiple options for making your way back to Brodick.</div>
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Roll call at the 7am ferry saw Don, Eleanor, Gail, Gary, Lorraine, Steve, Marie and Caroline lining up in the breakfast queue to carb load in preparation for the days exertions. Gillian was waiting for us at the bus. The weatherpeeps ensured us we would have a dry day though it was a wee bit on the cool side considering it's June.</div>
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The bus dropped us at the Lochranza Distillery and we made good progress up Gleann Easan due to the relatively good conditions underfoot from the recent dry spell. Once we were over the river it was the first climb of the day up onto Sail an Im.</div>
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Cisteal Abhail ✅next stop Cir Mhor via the fresh water spring to top up the water bottles. Don decided to sit back and enjoy the view.</div>
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We were making good time and soon on top of Cir Mhor for more summit shots. </div>
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After a well deserved lunch stop, it was down onto the A'Chir bypass path, where we met the only other people on our route that day - 2 fell runners and a very nice Swiss man doing a wee circuit of Glen Rosa. </div>
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This was where the sun came out proper and we got a wee bit of heat though the wind still had a bite to it. Discussions were had at the Bealach an Fhir-bhogha - to Tarsuinn & Nuis or Chlibhain???? Distance wise there isn't much in it but doing Tarsuinn & Nuis adds around another 300m of ascent. We were all enjoying the day but decided Beinn a Chlibhain would be a more civilised end to the day while discussing when to come back and do the 3 Beinns route to get the other hills. </div>
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It was a very pleasant decent in the now glorious sunshine and we were soon back down in Glen Rosa for the final leg out to Brodick and a celebratory refuelling stop at the Ormidale Hotel. Boy those beef dripping chips were good!!</div>
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Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-46477332576592737032018-03-03T21:58:00.000+00:002018-03-03T21:58:36.773+00:00Keeping it local - Misty Law One thing's for sure, the beast from the east kinda disrupted the plans for the weekend. While Ballater may have been the desired destination, playing in the snow was always the aim. So the fact that there had been a dump of snow practically on the doorstep meant time to explore the snowfields of Clyde Muirshiel Park.<br />
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It was me and the two Steves. Misty Law was the target. Route was straight from the village of Lochwinnoch. This meant no need to worry about getting to the start as we just parked in the village. This route utilises minor road then landrover track practically all the way to the top. Should be relatively straightforward..................... except for the people eating drifts obliterating the track!!!<br />
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Suffice to say, it was quiet out on the route. Only met one other couple who had turned back after getting swallowed up by the drifts once too often. But we carried on even though there were a couple of attempts on us. At Mistylaw Muir we took the decision to go cross country. This turned out to be a good choice, keeping us out of the direct hit of the wind and reducing the undulating nature of the track.<br />
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We were glad to have reached the summit, for all of 10 seconds. The wind was brutal and artic. We dropped down for a quick fuel up and decided we would go back via the landrover track............... nope that aint happening. Wind was blowing us over and the slope looked too steep in the snow to be falling over on. We quickly retraced our steps and headed back cross country to the safe side of the track avoiding the people eating drifts.<br />
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Well our local walk certainly gave us a good workout. We had earned the lovely pint of Happy Chappy perfectly poured by the staff in the Brown Bull. It would have been rude not to use some of the villages amenities.<br />
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<br />Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-24082096072108508292018-02-24T22:22:00.001+00:002018-02-24T22:23:40.159+00:00Hello old friend - Ben LomondIt was a no brainer. The weather forecast was too good not to be out on a hill. We went through a few options but in the end it boiled down to what was closest and had a pub at the end with a TV............ there was a rugby match to watch. Decision made when a certain establishment confirmed they were open and the TV would have the rugby on. Ben Lomond it is.<br />
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It has been a while since I last summited. We were beaten back by deep snow, artic wind chill and a cold doggy last January. I did wonder if we were going to have similar problems on this outing. The mountain forecast was giving a "feels like" -15C!!!!!<br />
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Well that didn't deter us and we were joined by Lorraine, Jean, Karen, Archie and Lottie dug. Route was to be the up and down the main tourist path - details on <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-lomond.shtml" target="_blank">Walk Highlands.</a> This was mainly due to not knowing what condition Ptarmigan Ridge was in and not everyone being kitted out with crampons etc.<br />
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They have much improved the path out the forrest at Rowardennan which makes that initial pull up a tad easier. Before we knew it we were up on the shoulder. It was very atmospheric with the summit in the mist and the sun shining through it. We hit the snow line around 500m. You could avoid most of it up until we got to Coire Fuar when the assortment of pointy footwear accessories were put to use.<br />
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It wasn't long until we were on top and doing the usual photo shoot trying to capture the blue sky inbetween the mist rolling over. The wind chill was brutal so it was a very hasty retreat back down, well we did have rugby to watch................ and we won!!!!!!<br />
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<br />Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-63311591267150111632018-02-18T00:35:00.000+00:002018-02-18T00:35:34.113+00:00Culter Fell South was the direction of choice for today's Craggy adventure to one of the first hills I ever climbed - Culter Fell.<br />
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It was great to have some old friends from Outdoorsmagic, Ben and Jo, join us as well as Karen, Archie and spaniel Lottie.<br />
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We were surprised to be the only cars parking up when we got there. Suspect everyone was heading to the snowy north to join the A82 carpark!!<br />
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It was a tad chillier, windier and cloudier than we expected from the forecast as we set off but we were clinging to the hope it would improve as promised. There was still a fair bit of snow around but thankfully not too deep so the drag up Shin Fell wasn't too bad. Unfortunately the summit of Culter Fell was clagged in and not very hospitable. <br />
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As we headed for Moss Law it eventually started to clear and the sun even attempted to come out. We stopped for lunch at Holm Nick and looked up at the very appropriately named Gathersnow Hill with its cornice. The original plan had been to head up onto this but we decided to cut the day short and head back via Coulter Reservoir. The thought of a hot chocolate in the Coulter Mill was calling. <br />
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We had a pleasant amble back to the cars in the sheltered glen and even spotted a rather large bird of prey. With no bins to verify, the verdict is out on whether it was a buzzard or eagle so off we headed for the much anticipated hot chocolate.<br />
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<br />Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-25222302521968919852018-01-20T22:43:00.002+00:002018-01-20T22:43:55.622+00:00Just the Luss Hills......... AKA Super snowy Beinn Dubh and Glen Striddle Horeshoe<div dir="ltr">
For once the weather gods were in our favour. The only issue was being able to get to the hills to play in all this glorious snow that had been dumped during the week. It was a no brainer. There was only really one contender. "Just" the Luss Hills for Craggy crew of Alan, Kathryn, Niamh, Claire, Fiona, Jean, Roddy, Steve and myself. <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/beinn-dubh.shtml">Route details available here from Walk Highlands.</a></div>
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Thankfully the roads were OK and we all made it to Luss though the Gaffney's did deploy the snow slippers to escape their campsite. </div>
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Well I had Lou Reed playing in my head all day as it really was a Perfect Day. The deep snow may have made it more energy sapping (code for calorie burning) but it was an absolute pleasure to be out on this blue sky perfect winter day. There were a lot more folk than we would normally see on this route all with the same idea - to make the most of these gems of hills.</div>
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Needless to say lots of photos were taken and there was lots of playing in the snow which necessitated energy replacement in the Loch Lomond Arms Hotel. Thanks all for a great day out. Fingers crossed for the same luck next weekend..........<br />
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Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-73322518769906305462018-01-07T22:34:00.000+00:002018-01-07T22:34:13.598+00:00Beinn an Dothaidh, Bridge of Orchy for some<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Deciding what hill to do in winter involves a number of factors including being able to get to the start of the route. The Munros at Bridge of Orchy are perfectly placed being right on the A82. So for the second outing of this winter weekend Beinn Dorain was the target for today's Craggy crew of Steve, Kathryn, Niamh, Malcolm, Roddy with special guest appearance from Micky and Cluanie.<br />
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This route is normally tackled as 2 Munros but with deep snow anticipated we knew only one was on the cards for being ticked off today. It was a bit of a contrast to the last outing we had on these hills when we had a mini heatwave back in June 2016!!!!!</div>
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The hill turned out to be a lot busier than we'd expected The good weather had brought out loads of folk as well as Oban Mountain Rescue Team doing a training session. Niamh said the ascent looked like a scene in Everest the way the people were snaking up the hill. It was well and truly frozen underfoot and when we hit the snow progress was slow due to that ever sinking feeling.</div>
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We eventually reached the beallach and decided that Beinn an Dothaidh was probably a better option as less craggy than Dorain so off we trotted in the ever deepening snow. We eventually got to the first top of this 3 top Munro where we enjoyed lunch and the amazing views, including Ben Nevis cloud free with it's winter topping. </div>
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I decided to miss the extra exertion of doing the Munro while Kathryn, Niamh, Malcom, Micky and Cluanie went for it. They soon caught us up on the descent to the beallach. The first couple of sections from the beallch are steep seeing me resort to the deployment of the ar$e crampon in a couple of sections, while Niamh seemed to be skipping down. Oh to be young!! It was a long drag back but the thought of refuelling in The Real Food Cafe certainly kept me going.</div>
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Well done Niamh on Munro 25 and we look forward to going back with Niamh and Malcom when you're ticking off Beinn Dorain.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One extreme to another </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 16px;">All smiles at the start<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just like Everest</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decisions, decisions........ Beinn an Dothiadh it is</td></tr>
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Tinto is Lanarkshire's default hill. I've lost count the number of times I've done it since my first ascent from Wiston Lodge aged 12 on a school activities week. </div>
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Today's Air Na Creagan outing we had 6 in the group who were experiencing it for the first time. </div>
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The cold blast had given us some snow though not as much as we'd anticipated. We headed up the usual route and were on top in good time. As usual Tinto's wind vortex was in full swing so a quick summit shot before finding shelter to discuss return routes.</div>
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This is where Steve shared his cunning plan to avoid a wind blasted slippy descent via our ascent route. We were to be treated by heading west over Lochlyoch Hill. What a treat too with all the powder snow on this side making the route back to the minor road very enjoyable.</div>
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Our alternative route may have doubled the distance but it added loads to the enjoyment of the day. As always, The Tinto Hill Tearoom provided a welcome post walk treat.</div>
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Route information available from <a href="https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/tinto.shtml" target="_blank">Walk Highlands</a> </div>
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Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162346069353869354.post-66820616222663219502013-03-04T14:49:00.000+00:002013-03-04T15:39:02.136+00:00Coniston Fells<div style="text-align: justify;">
It's been a while - since updating this blog and visiting the Coniston Fells. I'm lucky to have great friends who like organising getting together in fun places. This time round we were staying at the <a href="http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/coniston-coppermines" target="_blank">YHA at Coniston Coppermines.</a> Perfect location for walking straight from the door :-) It is however an interesting drive up the track, especially in the dark!!</div>
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It's been at least five years since we have been in the area so it was like seeing a lot for the first time. There was much discussion on routes over the dinner table on the Friday evening which resulted in five different options. We decided to go with the "interesting" option going up Steel Edge onto Wetherlam, onto Swirl How and then eventually onto The Old Man of Coniston.</div>
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Our group set off with 13, unlucky for some..... We knew there was to be a split fairly soon after we set off as some had decided not to join us on Steel Edge and just go straight to Wetherlam. So we were soon down to 8 of us. </div>
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It's a nice walk out towards Steel Edge and nice and quiet. Soon enough we were getting to the fun part. Steel Edge is a nice wee ridge that was made a tad more interesting with some snow. Microspikes on, ice axe out, and smile on :-)</div>
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Next we were off towards Wetherlam. We did however get a wee bit distracted with the perfect snow slope for having a slide down. There were a few few looking at us rather strangely as a group with an average age of 40ish throwing themselves down a snow slope in a survival bag!! Sorry I don't have the photos of this but if I get the link to the video taken I will share.</div>
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The weather was pretty benign with not much of a breeze but nippy at times so we pressed on to Prison Band where we encountered some more pockets of snow. The Microspikes were deployed once more. We were now down to four. On Swirl How we checked out the original route plan, looked at the cloud that had started coming in over the final part of our route and decided to miss out the dog leg to Grey Friar and just head to The Old Man of Coniston. A very nice wander along it was too.</div>
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We've really been enjoying getting to know this area. Moidart and it's surrounds are full of hidden gems. Castle Tioram is one of them. I apologise for the many castle photos but we were blown away at the grandeur of the place even it its ruinous state. When the weather started looking a bit iffy we decided to drive out to Ardnamurchan Point in the hope it would clear over and we'd get a nice sunset. It was not to be but still a nice place to sit.</div>
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We've been on a bit of a mission for a while now and without much success. What be that mission? - to see an otter in the wild. We have wiled away many an hour in many locations in search of this elusive creature. Now here we were in an area that is renound for its otter population. Surely this would be the time to tick that one of the list.</div>
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<a href="http://www.sunartoakwoods.org.uk/getactive/fcwalks.htm" target="_blank">Sunart Woodland Trails</a> had given us what should be the perfect place to achieve our goal, Garbh Eilean Hide. It's a very impressive set up, fully accessible for disabled too. The board inside documented there had been recent sightings of our prize. Would we be lucky................................... not this time. Ah well, we have a week here so fingers crossed.</div>
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It's been four months since I've been back at work and it's time for a holiday. We struggled to find somewhere that met all the requirements - somewhere new, pub nearby nice cottage with a wood burning stove. We found a couple of places that came close that will have to be re-looked at when the local hostelries are open. You gotta love when Scotland closes for winter.</div>
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Well destination is Moidart. Not totally new to us but we have never stayed there and looking at the maps we can't wait to explore the hills, bays, bothies and beaches that are going to be on the doorstep. Just what I need to re-charge the batteries.</div>
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It was strange but familiar being south of the border. Nearly two years since the last visit, tsk tsk. We were very fortunate that a friend on <a href="http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/" target="_blank">Outdoorsmagic</a> had arranged the accommodation (and the eating arrangements) for the weekend staying at the <a href="http://buryhostel.org.uk/index.htm" target="_blank">Bury Jubilee Centre</a> at Greenside meaning the walk in was substantially shorter - result.<br />
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The weather was as ever not what we ordered but certainly paid a significant part in the days adventure. With forecasted gusts of 70mph doing Helvellyn by the edges just wasn't on the cards. Catstycam was the chosen destination so off we went.
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Yes it was a tad blowy as we headed up the path but it wasn't until we reached the eastern ridge that we started feeling some of the force of the gusts. It gave a whole new meaning to the statement "BRACE, BRACE"!!!! This should be a really easy gentle stroll up the slopes to the top but we spent most of our time trying to remain upright. No summit photos for this hill as we were too busy crawling back down. Kirstin and Steve did manage a very impressive flying display at one point. Thing was we were all still giggling away during our severe buffeting as Geoff Monk would say.
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De-brief in the bunkhouse later revealed that we had 2 hat casualties and a varied bruise collection from how we had a hit the deck at some point. Great to be out :-)</div>Elainahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747878379668140874noreply@blogger.com2