I was on Albannaich (Glen Etive) in June last year and it was snowing for a little while near the summit. The schlepp up the glen however, was roasting. I had a little paddle on the way back down though. Just the ticket
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lovely BL. The one and only time I've been to Malvern was a ( horses and ponies) sale. It was tedious beyond belief - apart from the location. Three Counties showground with the hills in the background
Forecast for the hills is a bit iffy this weekend - to say the least, so I went up to Arrochar and did The brack after work. I was there not long ago, but the cloud hadn't lifted so I missed the best of the summit views. No such problem yesterday.
Bluebells were a delight on the way, along with the broom coming into bloom.
Even though I didn't set out till after half four, it was roasting,and it's a steep little hill till you get to the lovely lochan at 2,000 feet. The view south from it, with neighbouring hill Cnoc Choinnich (left) in the background
and from the other side, looking north - with, left to right, The Cobbler, the flat summit of Beinn Narnain, and it's neighbouring top A Chrois beyond
The 'sentinels' of the lochan - those large rocks and boulders at the lochan edges, from the other side
Summit views - much clearer this time - Arrochar hills. Left to right - Beinn Luibhean, Beinn Ime, The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain
Looking further east To Ben Lomond, with Arrochar and Loch Long in the foreground
The butterflies. I spent half an hour there, watching the Red Admiral get a hard time from one of the Painted Ladies - constantly being chased. Fascinating behaviour!
and one of the locals having a little rest in the evening sun with Gare Loch in the background
Broader view from the summit - you can still see the sheep
Lovely walk, lovely weather, lovely wildlife. Not too shabby for an early evening jaunt
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Joyce
I was on Albannaich (Glen Etive) in June last year and it was snowing for a little while near the summit. The schlepp up the glen however, was roasting. I had a little paddle on the way back down though. Just the ticket
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lovely views Busy. What a lovely place it would be to go for a walk.
Lovely BL. The one and only time I've been to Malvern was a ( horses and ponies) sale. It was tedious beyond belief - apart from the location. Three Counties showground with the hills in the background
Forecast for the hills is a bit iffy this weekend - to say the least, so I went up to Arrochar and did The brack after work. I was there not long ago, but the cloud hadn't lifted so I missed the best of the summit views. No such problem yesterday.
Bluebells were a delight on the way, along with the broom coming into bloom.
Even though I didn't set out till after half four, it was roasting,and it's a steep little hill till you get to the lovely lochan at 2,000 feet. The view south from it, with neighbouring hill Cnoc Choinnich (left) in the background
and from the other side, looking north - with, left to right, The Cobbler, the flat summit of Beinn Narnain, and it's neighbouring top A Chrois beyond
The 'sentinels' of the lochan - those large rocks and boulders at the lochan edges, from the other side
Summit views - much clearer this time - Arrochar hills. Left to right - Beinn Luibhean, Beinn Ime, The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain
Looking further east To Ben Lomond, with Arrochar and Loch Long in the foreground
The butterflies. I spent half an hour there, watching the Red Admiral get a hard time from one of the Painted Ladies - constantly being chased. Fascinating behaviour!
and one of the locals having a little rest in the evening sun with Gare Loch in the background
Broader view from the summit - you can still see the sheep
Lovely walk, lovely weather, lovely wildlife. Not too shabby for an early evening jaunt
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
A good early evening walk Fairy and worth it for the views. Is there a glimpse of Loch Lomond over behind Arrochar?
Yes Joyce - you get a good view right across from there if it's clear.
I took over a hundred photos....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm not surprised, Fairy. It looks gorgeous!
Here are some stormy clouds from today.