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What a change - a dry day. Taking advantage of the improved conditions, I tackled a Munro and a Corbett from Ardvorlich on the south side of Loch Earn.
A stone at Ardvorlich records the demise in 1620 of 7 members of the McDonald clan, who came to "harry" the area.
A clear track led toward the north ridge of Ben Vorlich. The left fork was from where the return route from Glen Vorlich emerged.
The path got rougher as height was gained.
Ahead, the top of the mountain was in cloud.
It might have been essentially dry, but the wind was strong and cold. Putting on an extra layer in good time was a smart move!
The 985m summit of Ben Vorlich is quite eroded. The wind was howling across and creating a contrail from the ridge.
The cloud had thickened by the time the far end of the ridge was reached.
The neighbouring hill of Meall na Fearna was the next target. Beyond are the Grahams of Ben Dearg and Creag na h-Eararuidh (of recent fond memory).
The SE ridge of Ben Vorlich was descended toward the junction of the glen between the Munro and the Corbett, and Gleann an Dubh Choirein (which runs south-east before turning north to join Glen Artney).
At about 600m, a steeper descent was made into the north-south glen, followed by a slog up the flank of Meall na Fearna.
From the 809m summit of Meall na Fearna, the two neighbouring Munros were visible.
Stuc a'Chroin is beyond Ben Vorlich, with the Corbett, Beinn Each, beyond that.
A rough descent into the glen was made near Bealach Gliogarsnaich, but there was scant evidence of a trail despite it being an old right of way.
Further north, toward Loch Earn, the path became clearer. Perhaps that post was meant to be a navigational aid.
Reaching the grounds of Ardvorlich House meant the end of the journey was near.
