Stuart McGuinness joined me for the day, taking in two Munros that sit just to the north east of Rannoch Station. It was great to have some company for a change and it was hard to restrict ourselves to just a couple of pints the night before!
Both Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre had the potential to offer spectacular views across to the west to the Black Mount and Glen Coe hills, and to the north into the Ben Alder wilderness.
Not today. The usual mix of low cloud and persistent wind, with a little heavy rain thrown in made the 20 km more of a trudge than a joy. The long ridge of Sron Leachd a’ Chaorainn leading to the first Munro, Carn Dearg, was shrouded in mist. Only when we dropped down to 720m on the Mam Ban between the hills did we get a glimpse over to Loch Ossian.
So much effort for seemingly so little reward! Still Stuart seemed to enjoy it...
Both Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre had the potential to offer spectacular views across to the west to the Black Mount and Glen Coe hills, and to the north into the Ben Alder wilderness.
Not today. The usual mix of low cloud and persistent wind, with a little heavy rain thrown in made the 20 km more of a trudge than a joy. The long ridge of Sron Leachd a’ Chaorainn leading to the first Munro, Carn Dearg, was shrouded in mist. Only when we dropped down to 720m on the Mam Ban between the hills did we get a glimpse over to Loch Ossian.
So much effort for seemingly so little reward! Still Stuart seemed to enjoy it...
Which blob is Stuart?
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