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Having read about nasty bogs, I decided to take advantage of the great dry spell and go for Ben Challum. It was a struggle to get up and go, but I am so glad that I went for it. I left the car at the lay-by near the turn off for Kirkton Farm at 08.35. It was already quite warm. I went with the conve...

Good point about the parking. We got it right, but it would be an understandable mistake to go to the farm. It is not too taxing a walk apart from when you go down from the summit westwards and then up very sharply. Plenty of alternatives. We came off too far east and missed going down the 'Tub, thu...

Thanks for a great report. I came unstuck today in the mist which came in after I started. I was put off by the remarks that you had read as well. Bit of a pity, but I really was not confident, so I went down. You made great time for your trip. may you have many more great adventures!

I needed something not too steep to ease myself back in after 8 months of relatively level going. I have lost a bit of weight in that time, but the legs are nearly 65 years old and uphill seems to get harder. However, I am not giving up. On the contrary, I have cut away back on golf in favour of som...

Keepleft.jpg I gave up golf club membership to do more hills, but had climbed nothing since September 2018. However, after shedding some excess flab and done a bit on the flat, I wanted to get going. Stuc A'Chroin from Callander seemed not too steep. All the books say that it is a boring slog, but ...

Stob Dubh was Munro 57, hence the Heinz comment. Too much of their stuff and other food has meant that I am 25 pounds heavier than last year and it showed. However, the classic route is kind to wee old fat men like me and I am truly grateful to National Trust Scotland for their great work on the pat...

A straightforward walk and a great way to get back to the hills after several months off. Not too hard and on a clear day views would be sublime. AARGH! The curse of this area with regard to weather struck again. 5 minutes from the top, mist rolled in. It lifted fleetingly to reveal some nice sample...

I had two false starts for this walk, with disappointing cancellations at the last minute, but today put it right. It was well worth waiting for. Weather was great although windy and cold further up. Great views. Excellent paths all the way. We did most of the ridge except Craig na Caillich as time ...

2 hrs drive from Glasgow exactly. 8 hrs exactly away from the car. 1 hr between each Munro. Weather not great to start and deteriorated to the point of despond, but faith in the forecast was rewarded. Couldn't believe how quickly I got up Geal Charn despite a wrong turn at the start that cost height...

Pleased that you had a great day. Honest man, too, in going back to do it 'properly'! I climbed the 3 in 1991 on the day that Motherwell won the cup. weather in Perthshire did as they forecast and it was only the skill of my late friend Colin that got us round. My instinct said one thing, his compas...

I first set eyes on Ben Dorain in 1973 as the train entered Horseshoe Curve. Wow! "That is steep!", I thought. As years went on, I really fancied climbing it, but not by that way. The revelation that there was a back door was great. But then, I heard of 'The slough of despond' as Ralph Sto...

A great day. Plenty of sunshine and a few snow flurries. A few km away in Lochwinnoch the streets were very wet! The clouds provided shadows amongst the bright sun and it was photographers dream. However, a photographer needs a (working ) camera and yours truly had lifted the wrong one from home.......

Thanks for these excellent photos. I saw none of the views when I was there in September: the curse of the Arrochar Alps struck again. I have only ever had one clear day, for my second climb of Ben Narnain in November (2008), interestingly. Hope you have a productive New Year!

This was a walk with 27 overseas students who go to my church in Glasgow! Less than 25 miles pleasant drive, good parking, and then an easy walk up a great path with well maintained steps in places. Views all the way, apart from the forest at the bottom which has red squirrels. No false summits, alt...

That's all the Arrochar Alp Munros done now and every one has been in dodgy weather! Add the Cobbler for good measure. Hard work today. Plan A had been to do the Cairnwell 3, which would have been less climbing, but my pal was worried about fog up there. Hah! We saw virtually nothing up and down Ben...

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Re: Hart Fell, parking proper, a spa, and a tub of beef!

Re: Carn na Caim & A'Bhuidheanach Bheag from Dalwhinnie

BACK ON THE TRAIL: STUC A'CHROIN REDEMPTION

THE COMEBACK STARTS

THE HEINZ HILL

ANOTHER ARRAARGHAR ALP

THIRD TIME LUCKY

4 SEASONS, 4 MUNROS AND A CORBETT

Re: Second time around with a great day on Beinn a' Ghlo

OUTFOXED IT!

Hill of Stake and Misty Law

Re: Ben Vane - the wee nutter...

HILL WALKING TAPAS

ARROCHAR WEATHER STRIKES AGAIN