by Gordie12 » Sat Oct 02, 2021 1:39 pm
Sub 2000' hills included on this walk: Deuchary Hill
Date walked: 29/09/2021
Time taken: 4.3 hours
Distance: 20.1 km
Ascent: 478m
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Set off on one of many routes I do from Cally Car Park at Dunkeld - this one should have been just shy of 22 miles. The morning was surprisingly cool and just 4 degrees at the start, combined with a strong wind coming out of the north it felt decidely like winter.
I got as far as the bridge at the far end of Loch Ordie and it was one of those rare days when I just wasn't enjoying it. I knew that once I headed north away from the loch the track would become very wet and the prospect just didn't appeal so I doubled back and when I got to the point where the track splits I chose to head for the lodge then take the top track back to Mill Dam.
After about a mile I came to the point where the track that comes down off Deuchary Hill joins the main track and as the sun was now up (set off before dawn) and the sky was clear I decided to add this hill on.
In the past I've always come in from the other side so this time round I would have a fairly gentle ascent and then a steep descent which hopefully would be starting to dry out by the time I arrive at that point.
I distrurbed quite a few deer on my ascent, the climb was straight forward and the views from the top were terrific. This really is a great vantage point.
After a quick bite to eat taking in the views it was time for the descent. This turned out to be slow and tricky on wet rocks and grass. A couple of times I had to catch my balance otherwise I was heading downhill quicker than planned.
Slowly made my way down to link up with the path that would then join up to the Mill Dam - Loch Ordie top track. All downhill to Mill Dam then the main track back to the Cally Car park.
Glad I added on the hill, I would have been annoyed with myself otherwise.