Note to self .......be a fair weather walker!

[tibo]

Took today off as annual leave so pre planned this walk come hell or high water............. got both!!!

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Pier at Rowardennan

Started off reasonably promisingly! Stopped for elevenses while it was still relatively dry

Started raining thereafter, high winds added to the cold and the views from the top were unrewarding for our efforts!

Had a well deserved lunch at top in the rain, still pleased with ourselves that we carried on whilst watching a few who turned back! At least it wasn't busy.

Walked back down briskly as the mist cleared a little at lower level.

Having seen some photos of the recent walks up Ben Lomond in autumn am very jealous- and have vowed to return in brighter conditions!

[JimboJim]

Sorry, our weather wasn't kinder to you, Tibo, but at least it seems to have pushed you on to a good time and you managed to get there!

Jimmy

[Gordie12]

Yip, it was an interesting day to be out today

Well done for finishing.

[dogplodder]

It's disappointing when the weather closes in but at least you got some views from the top. My last hill was Ben More on Mull and despite a good forecast we saw nothing at all!

[Jaywizz]

Welcome to the (usually!) fair weather walker club! I joined years ago after driving to the north to climb Ben Klibreck. The weather steadily deteriorated on my way up, the wind so strong I had to crawl on my hands and knees. Then in my haste to get lower, I came off further from my car than I had planned. Not good.
The following day I walked up Cul Mor, lighter winds and below cloud level - a much happier experience!
Still it can be really frustrating to earmark diary days for hillwalking - only to find the weather does not cooperate!!!

[dogplodder]

Sorry just noticed it was on the way up and down you got some views and zilch from the top.

[Silverhill]

Well done for persevering! No surprise Pudsey this time then?

[tibo]

Well done for persevering! No surprise Pudsey this time then?

Lol- no Pudsey ! Thanks for the encouragement though

[1gob]

who is that very handsome companion of yours?

[tibo]

Welcome to the (usually!) fair weather walker club! I joined years ago after driving to the north to climb Ben Klibreck. The weather steadily deteriorated on my way up, the wind so strong I had to crawl on my hands and knees. Then in my haste to get lower, I came off further from my car than I had planned. Not good.
The following day I walked up Cul Mor, lighter winds and below cloud level - a much happier experience!
Still it can be really frustrating to earmark diary days for hillwalking - only to find the weather does not cooperate!!!

Crawling on hands and knees sounds a step too far for me! You are obviously made of hardy stuff!!!

[tibo]

Sorry, our weather wasn't kinder to you, Tibo, but at least it seems to have pushed you on to a good time and you managed to get there!

Jimmy

Thanks for the support - the speedy time was the need to get back to somewhere warm!

[tibo]

Sorry just noticed it was on the way up and down you got some views and zilch from the top.

A taster at least for another future attempt to see autumn in its full glory

[tibo]

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who is that very handsome companion of yours?

Some guy that i met at a disco 32 years ago and has been following me around ever since!