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Re: Corrour station

Was at Loch Ossian YH last week and the latest on Corrour Station resturant is that the Estate intends to reopen the resturant and are in the process of interviewing possible new tenants It has been redecorated outside and inside and appears to be ready to open fairly quickly when interviews complet...
by KGBMC
Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:37 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Corrour station
Replies: 2
Views: 1914

State of Road to the Isle Track

Just back from a visit to Loch Ossian YH at Corrour and decided to walk back by the iconic Road to the Isle track to Rannoch Almost 30% of the track was a quagmire with very deep water filled ruts which made walking very difficult caused by I understand motor cyclists on the Seven Day Trials There m...
by KGBMC
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:41 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: State of Road to the Isle Track
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

Re: Glen Prosen

I did this route last year staying at Glen prosen hostel Drove the car to parking space near Lodge and walked along road/track to Kilbo Ruin Followed path up to junction, Mayar to left and then Dreish to right From summit of Dreish you can see back down to Lick and the road/track back to car Very in...
by KGBMC
Wed May 09, 2012 4:30 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glen Prosen
Replies: 4
Views: 3504

Re: The Wee Barra's Hebridean Over Tour (Part 1)

Just back from a weeks cycling holiday in Barra and South Uist and opened up the reports on the various walks My first visit to both areas and I fully endorse the many favourable compliments that have been made on this forum Although most of the time I was cycling I enjoyed a few walks on Vatersay a...
by KGBMC
Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:22 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Wee Barra's Hebridean Over Tour (Part 1)
Replies: 17
Views: 11062

Re: Lambs, seals and 3 miles of white sand on Berneray

Just back yesterday from a weeks cycling and walking trip to Barra and South Uist, the weather was superb with sunshine every day whilst it rained in Fife The beaches on the west coast most certainly rival the best in the world But don't spread the word to much or it will soon be as crowded as Ibiza...
by KGBMC
Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:59 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Lambs, seals and 3 miles of white sand on Berneray
Replies: 34
Views: 13630

Re: The Ring of Steall - ca m'a coupe le soufflé

Great report Kev, with great photos. We attempted to do the ROS a few years ago in winter from Polduh first summiting Stob Ban and made our way to the Devils Ridge which we traversed with no problems Things went wrong when we were on the ridge of Sghurr Maim when I slipped and fell about 200 ft befo...
by KGBMC
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:25 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Ring of Steall - ca m'a coupe le souffle
Replies: 37
Views: 26736

Re: 35 litre rucksack - any recommendations?

I recently purchased a Deuter 32 futura as a winter day sack and I am delighted with it

It ticks all the boxes for me

I have also used it successfully as a weekend bothy sack
by KGBMC
Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:24 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: 35 litre rucksack - any recommendations?
Replies: 35
Views: 32429

Re: Beta Blockers

Sorry to hear about your problem, but dont despair

I had a Quad bypass 6 years ago at the age of 66 and I am still doing the hills,allbee at a slower pace

I am also on a raft of medication

All the best
by KGBMC
Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:21 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Beta Blockers
Replies: 10
Views: 4132

Re: Wild Camping

Aggree with Graham, Loch Ordie is a nice place for a camp
by KGBMC
Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:03 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Wild Camping
Replies: 10
Views: 10431

Re: Wild Camping

Suggest you stay away from South Loch Earn , due to the many irresponsible anglers and "wild" campers it can be a hotbed of trouble especially at weekends You can try camping at White Bridge , parking at Linn of Dee and walking in about 3 miles on well laid out track or perhaps at Derry Lo...
by KGBMC
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:27 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Wild Camping
Replies: 10
Views: 10431

Lost Leki pole - bottom section

On Saturday 17 march somewhere on the upper track to Ryvoan bothy shortly after joining the track behind the visitor centre, the bottom section of my Leki Makalu Classic walking pole
by KGBMC
Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:58 pm
 
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Lost Leki pole - bottom section
Replies: 0
Views: 1087

Re: Cairngorms Snow

Was up Meall a Buchalle on Saturday and great views all round,

Lucky if you could make a decent snowman

I think we've had it for this winter

I hope I can be proved wrong
by KGBMC
Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:19 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Cairngorms Snow
Replies: 6
Views: 2302

Re: Meall a Bhuachaille circuit

We walked in on Saturday to Ryvoan by the upper track before descending down the steps to the Green Lochan, great walk Snacked in the bothy before the long but pleasant climb to the summit shelter, taking many stops to take in the panoramic views, it was very windy when we reached the top and very b...
by KGBMC
Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:57 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Meall a Bhuachaille circuit
Replies: 2
Views: 3119

Capercallie

Whilst staying at Rothiemurchus Lodge this weekend and driving down forest road towards Loch Morlich, was made to stop by a Capercaillie standing in the middle of the track, it slowly moved to the verge continuing to strutt his stuff allowing us to take numerous pictures We eventually had to retreat...
by KGBMC
Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:01 pm
 
Forum: Wildlife sightings
Topic: Capercallie
Replies: 5
Views: 2383

Re: a lovely pair - definately not tits

You jammy b------d, that's crackers of photos
I'm 1/2 fu on the amber nectar having just returned from a wee sess in the local hostelry
And opened up my favourite web site ( you can see i'm 1/2 p------d)
These are great , some of the best i've seen on this thread
by KGBMC
Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:54 pm
 
Forum: Wildlife sightings
Topic: a lovely pair - definately not tits
Replies: 13
Views: 4051
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