It had been 21 years since I had ventured into Knoydart. Then I went in twice within a 6 week period, both times from Kinloch Hourn, in the final push towards my compleation. On each occasion we had arrived at Kinloch Hourn late, having left work in Yorkshire the same day, and walked in along the Continue Reading
An Teallach
After the gloomy weather the day before on Ben Wyvis, the forecast for today looked a lot more promising. Approaching over the Dirrie More An Teallach stood proud but with a cap of white cloud. The surrounding air was summer blue. An Teallach translates as the Anvil or Forge. Turning left at Continue Reading
Wet and windy Wyvis
The forecast was not promising. Unfortunately the forecast was accurate and so there are not many photos to share for this one I am afraid. I have been up Ben Wyvis twice before and did not have a view on either occasion. Today was going to be no exception. However, the purpose of the climb Continue Reading
Cairngorm Wanderings – 2nd to 4th June 2012
The Jubilee Bank Holiday week had been planned for a while as one for a trip north and, perhaps, something different from a series of day trips. I had (with a bit of bribery) persuaded my dear daughter (henceforth DD) to accompany me. Her idea of fun is normally being physically attached to her Continue Reading
Sgurr nan Conbhairean, Carn Ghluasaid and Sail Chaorainn
It was a pleasure to meet Bod and Valerie in the bar of the Kintail Lodge Hotel the previous evening. It obviously happens to them a lot, but they were recognised by me because of their dog, Ritchie! We had discussed plans for the following day. In my continuing pursuit of Munro Tops, I had a few Continue Reading