Walkhighlands

Graeme D wrote:I don't recognise any of that! Oh yeah, that's right. I saw hee-haw!

Gordie12 wrote:

past my sell by date wrote:I have to say I'm pretty amazed you chose this way to walk in - the approaches from the East are so much nicer and not much longer. If you were biking then fair enough - it's by far the quickest way to get to the hill - which as BP says is much underrated.
As for cows, Highland ones are particularly docile - when you look that fierce who needs to be agressive
Your light coloured one was clearly not a Highland. I also think it's helpful to talk to them - listen to Adam on "Countryfile". Is'nt a soft soothing voice is likely to reassure them of your peaceful intent

Just had a look at your route and it does look more interesting even allowing for the "weapons grade peat hags"!!!

brainstorm wrote:Excellent report though I do dispute your mention of short walk back from the dam. There’s still about 4km to go. Just done this walk, though it is more of a cycle. Had a problem with that gate too, bolt wouldn’t budge until I noticed a space had been cut in the wire fence bottom corner big enough to put your foot in and lift the gate up a bit. Coos were close but docile I’m glad to say

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DaveSan wrote:As others have mentioned, it's a lot quicker to cycle in to this hill - a few weeks back it took me a shade under 3 hours car to car! Views down Loch Ericht were stunning. I then drove a few miles further on and did Beinn Pharlagain, again using the bike as far as the bridge. I even managed to get back to the car in time to enjoy coffee and cake at the Rannoch Station cafe

rockhopper wrote:Good on you for walking the whole way - like many others I cycled it. You do get some great views from the summit of this hill - cheers