Participants: Neil and Ben
Where: Druim na h-Earba, 288m/944', Sub-2k Marilyn, Map 41, NN 090713
I had to go to Fort William for an MBA related meeting which finished around 2pm allowing time to climb a wee hill. The obvious choice was Druim na h-Earba just to the south of the town and it had the additional advantage of a high start point. On checking my records, I found that it was 6 years since I had done this one, seems like yesterday. I parked at a viewpoint; the hill path started directly opposite. It was a bit muddy in places and there was evidence that cows were about but we never came across them. The path went all the way to the trig which is situated on a fine perch with views in all directions. This is one of these hills where you are amply repaid for very little effort. Some photos.
Ben Nevis from the path.....
Fort William from the path.....
The sun was in the wrong direction but still managed this view down Loch Linnhe to the Corran narrows.....
Across the loch to Stob Coire a'Chearcaill.....
Corpach and the hills to the north.....
Across Glen Nevis to the Mamores.....
Glad that I was able to get this walk on a fine early autumn afternoon.
3 comments:
Got a lovely day for it Neil. I thought you were mainly bagging new hills like Alex. He refuses to go up anything he's done before these days which can be annoying at times.
i was born in a village that was surrounded by green hills .
my childhood sent playing and walking on those hills .these memories are the treasures that i don't want to loose till my last breath if sometime in life i have to chose only one between the worldly stuff and my precious memories i will chose my memories because they are pillar to my soul .
your post is so complete and photos are so lovely .
have safe walks
Hi Bob, most of the hills that I've still to do are a long way from home, too far for a day trip. And I like to do repeats, especially if the photos that I took on my previous visits could be improved upon.
Thanks Baili, comment much appreciated. Glad that you like the photos.
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