by MarilynMunro » Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:26 am
Munros included on this walk: Schiehallion
Date walked: 11/06/2011
Time taken: 4 hours
Distance: 10 km
Ascent: 730m
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Maybe folks are bit fed up hearing about this one, so I'll keep it short. Followed the prescribed route from Braes of Foss to top and back again on a cracking day, extra layers on and off a bit but ultimately short sleeves for most of the day and a bright red beak for good measure, least it's better than a golfers tan(apologies to the tattie bashers).
Had company with Deek and Alan, if you're reading this guys thanks for the craic, enjoy your mountain biking when you get back to it. Had good vis for most of the day and nice little picnic on top, highlighted by some guy and his dog coming up over the top the hard way, that was a surprise to see a head poke up over the edga just as I was tucking into my hobnob and tea.
Must admit didn't know what to expect on the way up but the boulder field certainly got the calves and knees warmed up, all in all it was a good day and nice way to open my account, anybody else out there thinking of getting out and about could do worse than choose this first. I have no idea how many times Ive looked at this hill in the past and thought what a sight.
Up and down in 4 hours, which I thought was good.
On a note of sorrow, on my way home I got caught up in the delays at Ballinluig due to the tragic accident on the A9, north of Dunkeld my thoughts go out to that womans family, and a word of caution to all who use our sometimes dangerous roads, please slow down, nothing is that important and take care out there.
Slainte