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Schiehallion on a scorcher (Aug 2022)

Schiehallion on a scorcher (Aug 2022)


Postby allyanddave » Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:27 pm

Route description: Schiehallion

Munros included on this walk: Schiehallion

Date walked: 12/08/2022

Time taken: 3 hours

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: 730m

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A great walk up through heather in bloom, and I was glad of the early start on a day that turned out to be a scorcher. It's a straightforward route, so I'll let the photos do the talking!

Schiehallion from the boardwalked nature trail:
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Morning mist on Loch Tummel:
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A wee tent:
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Ptarmigan:
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Looking down to Dunalastair Reservoir from near the summit:
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On the way back down:
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allyanddave
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