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Ben Lawers

Ben Lawers


Postby alfredo143 » Sat Jul 30, 2011 9:30 pm

Munros included on this walk: Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers

Date walked: 30/07/2011

Time taken: 7 hours

Distance: 10.5 km

Ascent: 970m

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Done this walk from the NTS car park. My walking companions were Alan and Lex. At the start of the walk it was cloudy as time passed it burnt off. This was a most enjoyable walk. :D
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Example of the low cloud at start of walk
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Tarmachan Ridge trough cloud.
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Beinn Ghlas
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Beinn Ghlas
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Summit Beinn Ghlas
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Beinn Ghlas Cairn
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Heading for Ben Lawers
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Ben Lawers Summit
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Looking back from Ben Lawers
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Pint to finish off walk!
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Re: Ben Lawers

Postby pollyh33 » Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:32 pm

Great report with smashing photos.

Climbed Ben Lawers about 30 years ago!!!!

Tempted to do it again when I see your smiling faces!!! :D :D
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Re: Ben Lawers

Postby Tomsie » Sun Jul 31, 2011 2:10 am

Is there a bar at the top :lol:
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