Sat 27th Sept - Ben Challum +2 from Kirkton

[jepsonscotland]

Hi All,
This Saturday will be 'attempting' Ben Challum and the two to it's North from Kirkton farm.
It's a bit of a long one from this start, but better (IMO) than going up to and from the ''road'' at the end of Glen Lyon.
The surface is awful and bust my o/s/f wheel bearing a couple of months ago!

I'll understand if there aren't too many takers, as it is a little 'unusual' and lots of ascent.

Sunday, however, will be much easier.
Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil.
I just hope no one ever asks me to pronounce the second one! (Evie!)

Cheers
Chris

[Fife Flyer]

I'd join you Chris but am away down to Englandshire today

Have a good day

[jepsonscotland]

Aye, it's not the most inviting walk either!
Enjoy Englandcestershire.
Don't forget your passport!

[GillC]

Hey,,might be up for the Sunday walk,,those two on my radar. Done Challum (which two are you referring to in the North) Will check out my plans later,

Cheers

[GillC]

Just checked,,,yeah, got those two to do too,,but don't fancy the long walk over and repeat of Challum to get them lol another day for me , me thinks

[jepsonscotland]

Hi,
Sorry for delay, been on late shift followed by early shift!

Sat: Ben Challum, Creag Mhor and Beinn Heasgarnich.
Not the best route and lots of ascent, but better than going to Glen Lochy. Hopefully...................

Sun: Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil.
Much easier day.
Andy (Flump) confirmed as going too.

Cheers
Chris

[GillC]

cool,,,,count me in for Sunday me thinks,,,what time you meeting at?

[jepsonscotland]

9 am at layby 'parking' area, hopefully.
It's not a big day, so no rush. Unless weather says otherwise.
I'll give final update after weather service update tomorrow.
Chris

[jepsonscotland]

Hi.
Aiming for 9.30 ish at parking area, as the weather report is improving through the day and there is no rush.
See you tomorrow.
Chris

[GillC]

Oops. Extra long cycle yesterday has ruled my wee pins out of this today. Sorry for late notice. Have a good one guys. G

[jepsonscotland]

No worries.
It rained all day and no views to be had......................

[Backpacker]

No worries.
It rained all day and no views to be had......................

sounds the same when I did those 2, how'd you find the bogfest?

[jepsonscotland]

Absolutely awful!!!!
The worst I have ever been in.
Boots wet out in 2 hours and it's only 3rd time i've worn them!
Hopefully better this week...........................

[Backpacker]

Absolutely awful!!!!
The worst I have ever been in.
Boots wet out in 2 hours and it's only 3rd time i've worn them!
Hopefully better this week...........................

If i remember last year, it varied between ankle and knee deep

[Flump]

By the end of the walk my top half was soaked to the skin, legs and feet were bone dry... it's usually the other way round.