Bennachie (Oxen Craig, Mither Tap & Craigshannoch)

[sketch]

This was the first walk with a little more push since I had my back operation five weeks ago, we started (myself and Bonnie my dog) at the Back O' Bennachie

Start

we headed to the information board which had the walk of the day advertised as the Brown waymark walk called the Mither Tap Quarry Trail,

First sign

So we headed up through the woods to the dog leg to the right

Dog leg

after climbing through the forest on a quite steep path

through the forest

there was a bench which I resited taking a rest as It was only ten minutes in

Bench

, and it was not long before Bonnie found the water and splash she was in again

Bonnie in the water as usual

, It was not long before another great sign came into view, this is one walk where you don't need a map and compass as the signage is spot on, you can head out blind and decide as you go, with a short walk or a trek around the whole area,

another sign

, eventualy I reached Little Oxen Craig

path to little oxen craig

Little Oxen Craig

after a quick look round and a few photo's It was on and upwards to Oxen Craig

Oxen Craig Cairn

Oxen Craig Summit

and when on the summit the views were amazing, especially today with the weather being so good, after reaching the summit it was across to Mither Tap

Looking across at Mither Tap

, after getting to the base of Mither Tap it looked a daunting task to get to the summit as my back was niggling a little at this time, so I bit my tongue and clambered to the summit

Mither Tap Summit

and again it was worth every step as the views were fabulous, after a quick sip of water and a Mars bar it was down and accross towards Craigshannoch stopping off at the cairn on the way

Cairn on Craigshannoch

, fifteen minutes later and the summit of Craigshannoch was conquered

Summit of Craigshannoch

and that's all three done and the downhill trek back to the car and a well earned rest for Bonnie (honest), all in all a great start to the fitness regime.

[csimbad]

Good stuff Sketch, I its a lovely wee walk up there specially on a nice day well done

[ChrisW]

Some great pics there sketch

[Merry-walker]

Lovely views Sketch and a good start after your op.

Hope your back gets stronger and mends fast.

Bonnie's such a cutey

[sketch]

Good stuff Sketch, I its a lovely wee walk up there specially on a nice day well done

Thanks csimbad, I enjoyed every minute of it.

[sketch]

Some great pics there sketch

Thanks ChrisW

[sketch]

Lovely views Sketch and a good start after your op.

Hope your back gets stronger and mends fast.

Bonnie's such a cutey

Thanks merry-walker Bonnie just loves the walks

[Merry-walker]

My pleasure Sketch.

Nowt better than walking with the four - legged friend. (They don't nag so much )

[sketch]

My pleasure Sketch.

Nowt better than walking with the four - legged friend. (They don't nag so much )

Very true indeed, I am still teaching her to stay close while we walk, but as soon as she sees water, birds, and other people she is away, but I will get there with a little patience.