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Hogmanay Headtorch Outing

Hogmanay Headtorch Outing


Postby St Pedro » Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:23 am

Route description: Bishop Hill circular from Holl Reservoir

Sub 2000' hills included on this walk: Bishop Hill

Date walked: 31/12/2020

Time taken: 3.5 hours

Distance: 12 km

Ascent: 273m

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Ewan, Cody and I - 2.15 to 5.45pm
not the early start but on summit before 4pm, good snowy views. Damp snow and temp just above 0deg
decide to head directly from summit by dry stane dyke towars corner of wood anf forestry track
Light now faded but night vision good and some fence crossings and Cody desnowballed occasionaly. Ewan keeping pace well and stop for 2nd break at bridge in the dark and get headtorches out and hot ribena/kit kat. Back to car from in 45 mins
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