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Ben Lawers summit camp

Ben Lawers summit camp


Postby JamieP05 » Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:56 pm

Route description: Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas

Munros included on this walk: An Stùc, Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers, Meall Garbh (Ben Lawers), Meall Greigh

Date walked: 04/09/2023

Time taken: 18 hours

Distance: 16 km

Ascent: 1588m

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With the weather being so good, and with time running out before heading off to uni, I decided on a summit camp on Ben Lawers due to the proximity to home. Lovely wee drive up, and set off just before 5, giving myself enough time to get to the top to put the tent up before sundown.

Tough going, but finally made it! :o
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Ben Lawers summit


Tent up, bag dropped, and then out and back to Beinn Ghlas whilst I still had the light :D
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Beinn Ghlas summit


Then off to bed after watching the sun set, and up bright and early for the sunrise :D
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Sunrise


Onwards now to get round and back home for lunch! An Stuc was reached quickly, and I could tell today was going to be as good as the last night.
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An Stuc summit


The next Munro was reached soon after, and the heat was beating down on me! :shock:
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Looking back to An Stuc from Meall Garbh


Hot and sweaty now, but only 1 to go! Bag was feeling heavy now :lol:
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Meall Greigh summit


Down and a wee dip in the burn to cool off, before heading down to the car and home for (late) lunch!

My first walk report, hope it all uploads well!
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