Participants: Neil and Ben
Where: Craig of Monievreckie, a sub-2k Marilyn above Aberfoyle
What a glorious day it's been. Stupendous visibility yet warm enough to sit around at the summit. Would have been different on the higher hills no doubt but at this time of year, a sub-2k fits the bill perfectly. Wasn't sure what hill I was going to do when I left home so just pointed the car in the direction of Aberfoyle and found myself in the forestry car park just east of the village. There were a few other cars there but I saw no-one else on the hill. On ascent, I took the path that has developed round the north side of the west top but on return I climbed it as well. The photos tell the story of the day.
Ben Lomond and Ben Venue appear above the ridge to the north......
Ben Lomond and Ben Venue from the col between the two tops.....
Approaching the summit.....
Ben at the summit looking north, water is Loch Katrine.....
East to Beinn Dearg, another- and very rough- sub-2k.....
Main summit from the west top.....
Lake of Menteith from the west top.....
Ben Lomond from the west top, Loch Ard just visible.....
So an exceptional day to start the year. If all outings this year get half as good weather I'll be well pleased!
1 comment:
Nice photos Neil. That's one joy of the lower hills, apart from the views, is that they do enjoy better weather and more sheltered conditions. Often T shirt time even in Dec-Jan until you reach the summit and any cold wind.
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