The Wee Buachaille

[Jabber]

Late kick off today after taking the daughter swimming, unfortunately the swimming had tired her out a little so this small walk wasn't on for her today.

Set off from the car park at 1 pm-ish with light rain misting around us, doshed in with midges to keep us moving. the walk up Lairig Eilde was quite steep initially however we were soon up on the ridge between the two Munros. We decided to go for Stob Dubh first. The rain was on and off along the ridge and the views were restricted because of the constant car wash along the Buachaille.

however the humour still flowed....

Wasn't long before we were on the Black point, raining one side, us lot sheltering the other side eating Egg Rolls...yum

Daft hat time!

The rain threatened to disappear and the Sun threatened to come out not before I managed to pick up my first Rainbow below...Happy days

The walk back along the ridge was very pleasant up to Raineach. At this point the wind decided to join in and assisted us all the way to the peak

By the time we reached the summit the rain had returned so we didn't hang around too long, however the humour was still there.

The route off was different as I totally lost the path and once again went for a scree scramble straight down rather than the zigzag route of what turned out to be a very faint path.

. The day overall was again brilliant I'm going to go back and visit the Wee Buachaille in better weather so we can see the views over Glen Etive on a better day. Highly Commended

Do it! it's a great day even in the dreich!

[rockhopper]

Nice one jabber - just finished reading this and your report on Buachaille Etive Mor - fully agree with you on the views It's not until you're up at the top that you realise just how many hills there are in the area with stunning views

[Bongo]

I was lucky enough to climb this in perfect sunshine. The views are absolutely stunning. We did it the long way though, walked the length of the Lairig Eilde then came up Stob Dubh from the south ridge. Had a bit of everything, grass, scree & boulders.

There is a nice flat rock @ 600m to stop for lunch where the views down Glen Etive were amazing. Took a wee bit longer but it was very satisfying when people at the summit said "You came up that way?"

Need to try it again in the winter.

[HighlandSC]

It's a cracking hill this. I did it as two singles. Second time got clagged out and seen nothing.

No complaints on the winter outing though


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[Jabber]

Absolutely..it's a top walk fancy the route up behind the Stob next and might just wait until that clear cold February day for another look what a stunning photo!

[pollyh33]

Absolutely..it's a top walk fancy the route up behind the Stob next and might just wait until that clear cold February day for another look what a stunning photo!

Haven't been near either of the Buachailles, so its been smashing to read your reports. You always look like you're having a ball!