Yesterday's slightly curtailed jaunt to Glen Nevis - doing only one of The Mamores - Stob Ban - instead of the intended two..
Weather wasn't too promising all the way - especially approaching Glencoe. The iconic 'Bookil' (Stob Dearg) is in there...honest!
The famous waterfall in Glen Nevis - The Grey Mare's Tail . Boots off and a paddle across the bottom of that is necessary to get onto the hill path
Looking back down into Glen Nevis. The Ben shrouded in cloud, though it cleared briefly later on.
Pano of the second Munro I should have done-Mullach nan Coirean, showing the subsidiary tops and ridge leading to it's summit (centre of pic) with Ben Nevis on the right of pic
Part of the ridge from the top of the first bit of ascent - good scramble at the far end before dropping down to the bealach and making the final ascent to the summit
Pano from the same spot - the summit on the right of that ridge, and the continuing walk to the right of that. On the left - part of the Ring of Steall, a famous circular walk of several of the Mamores
Summit views: looking back to the scrambly ridge - I've got to go back over that b****r! The two Aonachs in the background (left) and the Grey Corries on the right
The Grey Corries, with 'the other' Stob Ban
Pano of Stob Ban and the ridge to the second Munro - Mullach nan Coirean, the highest looking peak near the right, although it's the smaller of the two hills
Heading back down - Ben Nevis clear, with the point of Carn Mor Dearg to it's right, and the famous arete joining them
The scoured rocks of the gorge - centuries of snow, ice and water creating the beautiful 'holes'
Plenty of folk on these well walked hills - and I had the right guys parked next to me...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank you doc. I know you've done a lot of them in the past, and I'd hate to think it bothers you showing the pix. I'm going to find it hard when I hang up the boots for good - hopefully not for a while though.
It was a great day - even if I couldn't do what I wanted. It wouldn't have made much difference carrying on, but I was aware of the time for getting home. Wasn't pleased about that - to say the least. There were quite a few groups doing the Ring. Bridge too far for me I think! A few people have done the ten Mamores recently. That's a helluva walk!
Joyce - funny you should say that - there were lots of harebells! All tucked in nicely against the hill lower down
Coming back down into the glen I disturbed a little frog. This is where lots of the harebells were
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Always thrilled to think of others enjoying the great pleasures in Scotland's wilderness. Am grateful that I have spent so much time up there, and had the opportunity to do some of the hills.
Also very lucky to have found a Scottish lassie, who enjoys going there as often as I do, even if it is more likely to be a beach walk, rather than a mountain.
Off to Gairloch in September, so lots to look forward to.
Keep posting the pictures, perhaps I could give you a list of hills I particularly want to see again!
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
I hope the weather's kind for you next month. It's often the best month for weather! I took the girls up north last September and it was fabulous. Having the same week off again, so I might get a bit of walking done as we won't be going away - spent all the cash on the extension
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Oh Fiarygirl, I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said, but those views, that scenery - are majestic you are so lucky to be able to get out and enjoy them. I know we have the sea - but I love mountains, rivers and woods and we have none of those here - however I am determined to get some good pictures of our coasts to share with you all if you would like me to.
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Sheps. A delightful shot of that owl looking straight at you
The lichen covered stone adds to the setting.
I agree Joyce - the lichen's beautiful
Yesterday's slightly curtailed jaunt to Glen Nevis - doing only one of The Mamores - Stob Ban - instead of the intended two..
Weather wasn't too promising all the way - especially approaching Glencoe. The iconic 'Bookil' (Stob Dearg) is in there...honest!
The famous waterfall in Glen Nevis - The Grey Mare's Tail . Boots off and a paddle across the bottom of that is necessary to get onto the hill path
Looking back down into Glen Nevis. The Ben shrouded in cloud, though it cleared briefly later on.
Pano of the second Munro I should have done-Mullach nan Coirean, showing the subsidiary tops and ridge leading to it's summit (centre of pic) with Ben Nevis on the right of pic
Part of the ridge from the top of the first bit of ascent - good scramble at the far end before dropping down to the bealach and making the final ascent to the summit
Pano from the same spot - the summit on the right of that ridge, and the continuing walk to the right of that. On the left - part of the Ring of Steall, a famous circular walk of several of the Mamores
Summit views: looking back to the scrambly ridge - I've got to go back over that b****r! The two Aonachs in the background (left) and the Grey Corries on the right
The Grey Corries, with 'the other' Stob Ban
Pano of Stob Ban and the ridge to the second Munro - Mullach nan Coirean, the highest looking peak near the right, although it's the smaller of the two hills
Heading back down - Ben Nevis clear, with the point of Carn Mor Dearg to it's right, and the famous arete joining them
The scoured rocks of the gorge - centuries of snow, ice and water creating the beautiful 'holes'
Plenty of folk on these well walked hills - and I had the right guys parked next to me...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fab pictures fairy.
Always wanted to do the Ring of Steall, but never did.
It is lovely to vicariously live the hills again, via your photos.
When you don't even know who's in the team
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Fairy, I like the composition of the scoured gorge
Glad the weather improved for you and, with it, the increasing visibility
No Harebells
Thank you doc. I know you've done a lot of them in the past, and I'd hate to think it bothers you showing the pix. I'm going to find it hard when I hang up the boots for good - hopefully not for a while though.
It was a great day - even if I couldn't do what I wanted. It wouldn't have made much difference carrying on, but I was aware of the time for getting home. Wasn't pleased about that - to say the least. There were quite a few groups doing the Ring. Bridge too far for me I think! A few people have done the ten Mamores recently. That's a helluva walk!
Joyce - funny you should say that - there were lots of harebells! All tucked in nicely against the hill lower down
Coming back down into the glen I disturbed a little frog. This is where lots of the harebells were
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairy.
Always thrilled to think of others enjoying the great pleasures in Scotland's wilderness. Am grateful that I have spent so much time up there, and had the opportunity to do some of the hills.
Also very lucky to have found a Scottish lassie, who enjoys going there as often as I do, even if it is more likely to be a beach walk, rather than a mountain.
Off to Gairloch in September, so lots to look forward to.
Keep posting the pictures, perhaps I could give you a list of hills I particularly want to see again!
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Happy to oblige doc
I hope the weather's kind for you next month. It's often the best month for weather! I took the girls up north last September and it was fabulous. Having the same week off again, so I might get a bit of walking done as we won't be going away - spent all the cash on the extension
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
pdoc. Plenty of lovely beach walks in the area and you can admire the hills from afar. . . weather permitting of course
Oh Fiarygirl, I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said, but those views, that scenery - are majestic you are so lucky to be able to get out and enjoy them. I know we have the sea - but I love mountains, rivers and woods and we have none of those here - however I am determined to get some good pictures of our coasts to share with you all if you would like me to.
FG, do you do rock climbing or is it walking on your walks? Last one looks pretty high up.