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Ups and Downs on the Arran Alps

Ups and Downs on the Arran Alps

Postby scott_wanstall » Thu May 13, 2021 9:26 pm

Route description: Caisteal Abhail, via North Glen Sannox

Corbetts included on this walk: Caisteal Abhail, Cìr Mhòr

Date walked: 06/05/2021

Time taken: 8 hours

Distance: 18.6 km

Ascent: 1148m

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A rather challenging experience on my first foray into the stunningly beautiful mountains of Arran, but well worth all of the hassle!

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Re: Ups and Downs on the Arran Alps

Postby Sspaterson » Fri May 14, 2021 8:59 am

That was entertaining - your patter is magic! The Arran hills look wonderful and hope to do them all sometime
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Re: Ups and Downs on the Arran Alps

Postby scott_wanstall » Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:15 pm

Sspaterson wrote:That was entertaining - your patter is magic! The Arran hills look wonderful and hope to do them all sometime


Haha, thanks! Sorry, I hadn't seen your reply until now. The views are seriously magnificent, definitely worth seeing in person. I'll be back over this week to redeem myself (same route, less wind) :clap:
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