Lovely pic Obelixx. I love GD's coastal pix too. Nice to get a contrast with different areas - and countries
After getting the car unstuck from the grass verge I was on ( ) I set off in the sunshine, already hot and bothered. All the hardware packed as the north and east slopes are still covered in snow/ice. Didn't need them, as Meall nan Eun was getting enough sun to make it straightforward, but you can't see that from the road.
The snow melt makes for boggy conditions low down, but it also makes the water and rocks beautiful.
Local wildlife - nearly stood on him. Newt/lizard? Hoping someone can ID him - about four inches long. Lucky to get even one pic as he scuttled off quickly into the bleached grass
It's steep getting up towards the bealach, but you're already being rewarded by the views across to Stob Coir an Albannaich. These two hills are usually done together (from the other side of Albannaich ) but I did it on it's own last June. The hill in the foreground is the minor top you cross en route between these two Munros
The rocks provide good opportunities for pix
Up the open plateau to the summit cairn of Meall nan Eun, and there you have it - 360 degrees of glorious, famous Scottish hills. From Glencoe to Glen Nevis, Orchy to Tyndrum, and all points in between.This is the view to Glencoe across to Glen Nevis, and the hills to the east of that (Easains etc)
and round to the east and south, to the Orchy/Tyndrum/Black Mount/ Crianlarich hills
and back to the Etive hills
Wish I could transport you all up there so that you could share the views for real. It often gets me quite emotional, and on a day that was so stunning, it was hard to hold back the tears.
Met a lovely chap out with his dog and his Dad. They were great fun, both of them tall and fit as greyhounds, and we walked back down a good bit together, deciding to head for the bealach and down the 'cleft' into the glen. They'd come up a slightly different route, and we debated which way we'd go down. I offered to take a sumit pic of them, and proceeded to fill their phone up as I kept my finger on the button. He must have spent hours sorting that out later
Cruachan hills for Joyce
have to do another post to get it all in
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It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Heading down - the steep cleft had some snowy patches, but were no problem as we zig-zagged down.
It's the slabs of rock ( a big feature of these hills) and water that make the descent a joy
Back down to the track skirting the hill which hides MnE from the road, and a last look at Starav in the fading sun
The locals hadn't moved much from their position earlier in the day, about fifty feet from my car.
The Etive deer are quite tame. They're partial to chocolate digestives apparently. No chance of those even reaching a hill if I had them with me. The deer would have to kill me and eat me if they wanted them...
Hope you enjoyed the sunshine and scenery.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Great pictures FG. Full of tone and texture. Who'd have thought red deer liked to sunbathe while waiting for thei choc digestives? Can't imagine what that does to their digestive system but O know what carbs do to my Labrador...... Have to stay upwind!.
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Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Peter - if you go, get there early - especially if it's on a good day, as there aren't many places to park. Walkers are there by 9/9.30 because all those hills are long days.
Unfortunately, Glen Etive during 'the season' is now hoaching with unsavoury people.
Take a look at the site 'Glen Etive - the dirty truth' and you'll see what I mean. I discovered it recently. Having been there last summer, for the first time in several years, I couldn't believe how dreadful it was. I thought it was because of the new law coming in re wild camping on Loch Lomond, sending them down Etive instead, but it's not.
The drive down the glen is made made much harder because of people parked in the passing places and blocking the road with barbecues etc.
Thanks zenjeff - he was off in jiffy so I couldn't get any more pix
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It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's quite depressing scroggin, although it wasn't too bad on Sunday. There was a family camping in the walkers' carpark last June - taking up the entire (very small) space with their tents, dogs, cars, fires and assorted weans. It's always the minority that spoil it for the responsible people though.
You're right about the speed. Someone came round a blind corner far too fast, in the middle of the road, when I was on the way home that day too. Just as well there was a bit of track to a gate on my side to swerve into, otherwise he'd have hit me full on. I gave him a filthy look and he just looked at me with that 'what's your problem ' type of face they get on them.
Nothing could spoil my day on Sunday though. The two chaps were great and Molly ( the deaf Parson Russell terrier) was having a lovely time in the snowy banks. Davy (the older chap, and also deaf !) was making me laugh. His son, who was losing half the sole on his boot, informed me that they called him Daviation, because every planned walk route changed! He was clearly very experienced though, and I thoroughly enjoyed sharing part of the day with them. Some good banter
Hope you get great weather when you're here - your views from the window will be stunning right enough.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Beautiful pictures Fairy, and a great dialogue to keep us informed of each picture and how you progressed on your walk/hike. I love mountains, rivers and forests, all of which we are lacking here. I used to love all this type of walking when we holidayed in various places away from the island. It's the not knowing what is around the next corner/bend/hill that is so exhilarating. However we have the beach and that is wonderful to enjoy too.
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Lovely pic Obelixx. I love GD's coastal pix too. Nice to get a contrast with different areas - and countries
After getting the car unstuck from the grass verge I was on (
) I set off in the sunshine, already hot and bothered. All the hardware packed as the north and east slopes are still covered in snow/ice. Didn't need them, as Meall nan Eun was getting enough sun to make it straightforward, but you can't see that from the road.
The snow melt makes for boggy conditions low down, but it also makes the water and rocks beautiful.
Local wildlife - nearly stood on him. Newt/lizard? Hoping someone can ID him - about four inches long. Lucky to get even one pic as he scuttled off quickly into the bleached grass
It's steep getting up towards the bealach, but you're already being rewarded by the views across to Stob Coir an Albannaich. These two hills are usually done together (from the other side of Albannaich ) but I did it on it's own last June. The hill in the foreground is the minor top you cross en route between these two Munros
The rocks provide good opportunities for pix
Up the open plateau to the summit cairn of Meall nan Eun, and there you have it - 360 degrees of glorious, famous Scottish hills. From Glencoe to Glen Nevis, Orchy to Tyndrum, and all points in between.This is the view to Glencoe across to Glen Nevis, and the hills to the east of that (Easains etc)
and round to the east and south, to the Orchy/Tyndrum/Black Mount/ Crianlarich hills
and back to the Etive hills
Wish I could transport you all up there so that you could share the views for real. It often gets me quite emotional, and on a day that was so stunning, it was hard to hold back the tears.
Met a lovely chap out with his dog and his Dad. They were great fun, both of them tall and fit as greyhounds, and we walked back down a good bit together, deciding to head for the bealach and down the 'cleft' into the glen. They'd come up a slightly different route, and we debated which way we'd go down. I offered to take a sumit pic of them, and proceeded to fill their phone up as I kept my finger on the button. He must have spent hours sorting that out later
Cruachan hills for Joyce
have to do another post to get it all in
Last edited: 28 March 2017 10:50:44
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Heading down - the steep cleft had some snowy patches, but were no problem as we zig-zagged down.
It's the slabs of rock ( a big feature of these hills) and water that make the descent a joy
Back down to the track skirting the hill which hides MnE from the road, and a last look at Starav in the fading sun
The locals hadn't moved much from their position earlier in the day, about fifty feet from my car.
The Etive deer are quite tame. They're partial to chocolate digestives apparently. No chance of those even reaching a hill if I had them with me. The deer would have to kill me and eat me if they wanted them...
Hope you enjoyed the sunshine and scenery.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
lovely post
Great pictures FG. Full of tone and texture. Who'd have thought red deer liked to sunbathe while waiting for thei choc digestives? Can't imagine what that does to their digestive system but O know what carbs do to my Labrador...... Have to stay upwind!.
Last edited: 28 March 2017 11:37:11
Lovely photos common lizard I think
They stink at the best of times Obelixx
Peter - if you go, get there early - especially if it's on a good day, as there aren't many places to park. Walkers are there by 9/9.30 because all those hills are long days.
Unfortunately, Glen Etive during 'the season' is now hoaching with unsavoury people.
Take a look at the site 'Glen Etive - the dirty truth' and you'll see what I mean. I discovered it recently. Having been there last summer, for the first time in several years, I couldn't believe how dreadful it was. I thought it was because of the new law coming in re wild camping on Loch Lomond, sending them down Etive instead, but it's not.
The drive down the glen is made made much harder because of people parked in the passing places and blocking the road with barbecues etc.
Thanks zenjeff - he was off in jiffy so I couldn't get any more pix
Last edited: 28 March 2017 11:51:18
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's quite depressing scroggin, although it wasn't too bad on Sunday. There was a family camping in the walkers' carpark last June - taking up the entire (very small) space with their tents, dogs, cars, fires and assorted weans. It's always the minority that spoil it for the responsible people though.
You're right about the speed. Someone came round a blind corner far too fast, in the middle of the road, when I was on the way home that day too. Just as well there was a bit of track to a gate on my side to swerve into, otherwise he'd have hit me full on. I gave him a filthy look and he just looked at me with that 'what's your problem ' type of face they get on them.
Nothing could spoil my day on Sunday though. The two chaps were great and Molly ( the deaf Parson Russell terrier) was having a lovely time in the snowy banks. Davy (the older chap, and also deaf !) was making me laugh. His son, who was losing half the sole on his boot, informed me that they called him Daviation, because every planned walk route changed! He was clearly very experienced though, and I thoroughly enjoyed sharing part of the day with them. Some good banter
Hope you get great weather when you're here - your views from the window will be stunning right enough.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Beautiful pictures Fairy, and a great dialogue to keep us informed of each picture and how you progressed on your walk/hike. I love mountains, rivers and forests, all of which we are lacking here. I used to love all this type of walking when we holidayed in various places away from the island. It's the not knowing what is around the next corner/bend/hill that is so exhilarating. However we have the beach and that is wonderful to enjoy too.
Fairy, thanks for Cruachan view
Had an email from Islay yesterday of a stag doing it's Monarch of the Glen pose.
You certainly had a cracking day (and the chance of a cracked rib) and good to have a pleasant conversation on the way back.