Cool runnings on Chrulaiste

[soulminer]

Well, where do I start ? Not the hill of choice for today,but it would have to suffice as our choice. On the drive up most of the hills seem to have disappeared, no Ben Lui, Dorain etc,panelled by cloud and occasional rain/snow.We kept on driving in the vain hope of some sort of walk for the day, crossed fingers and everything else that could possibly be crossed. Rannoch Moor looked bleak, but through the back were little glimmers of sky that was blue- bingo Where to walk ? well, Beinn a'Chrulaiste looked pretty favourable and the views might be decent. Parked up at Altnafeadh, then headed along the path and onto the soup-like hillside.



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It was looking good as we steadily made progress. There had been a bit of a snow fall during the night- and on the way across Rannoch Moor Over the fence and upward, with bursts of hilarity occasionally breaking the silence.
A fine walk up indeed, the views opening up around us are pretty damn fine .


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A few stops along the way for refreshment and delayering, and picking our jaws off the ground It certainly was a good choice by Doogz for todays little saunter
The usual 'ripping' of each and every one of us was very much in evidence, as we were now taking laughter stops as well

Some cloud making an appearance through the back in Etive


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The sun joining in as well


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Part of the view ahead


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A hill which makes you work for the reaching of its summit, undulations and water features
Jumping a water feature- courtesy of Doogz


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The Mamores making themselves known


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The Big Buachaille standing guard



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Over the Tops and we are in thin cloud, knowing it will clear as the wind was now in evidence blowing clouds across our path.


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It did begin to clear as we headed for the final pull to the summit, and the usual coffee and food stop.


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A touch of cloud over rannoch Moor


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A touch of sun on the Mamores


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A clouded view of the Buachaille


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Summit shot courtesy of Doogz- Nelson, Alan and me, putting on my bunnet



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Although we could have spend ages more on the summit, it was time to depart. An awesome day in all, some wonderful views and Nelson,and Doogz, showing off their talent for things artistic
A short report, but who needs words when you have pictures.

( link to flickr set with 118 images- http://www.flickr.com/photos/boydblair/sets/72157629510517683/ )

[mountain thyme]

beautiful pics.. especially number 6! Ive been looking at doing this one

[Bod]

Lovely views of the Buachaille from what looks like a cracking Corbett.....

[soulminer]

As mentioned, hadn't thought of doing it on Sunday- but glad we did
A fine hill, I had planned to climb with my dogs in Spring/Summer- I would heartily recommend it

[jonny616]

Lovely photos