Vik inhaler not required for Meagaidh

[kevsbald]

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Was invigorated after a 4 day trip to Iceland (not with the mums though) and had taken in some of the most wonderful scenery ever. I was quite sad coming back to Scotland after the spectacular beach at Vik in the South.

The Vik beach and beyond - beautiful

I needed a great Scottish mountain to cheer me up and as the day was warm and sunny, Creag Meagaidh was the medication. I set off quite late in the day but the sun followed (and roasted) me through Coire Ardair.

Setting off into Coire Ardair

Coire Ardair

The cliffs, lochan and remarkable nature of that glacial cleft never fails to amaze me. It is one of the best coires in Scotland.

Stunning place to be

I felt light of feet and hared up towards the Window.

The Window

Someone descends

Lovely cornice

My plan was to grab the summit then return over the South side of the cliffs and take in a couple of airy shots. I wasn't to be disappointed.

Approach to the summit - surprising shot

When I arrived at the cairn, the views were far with Schiehallion to the South-East, Nevis and beyond.

I spoke briefly to a couple and the chap could be me in 20 years. He took the joke well but asked me my name just to make sure I wasn't a donor child I presume. I bad them farewell and galloped over towards the cliffs. Taking Meagaidh in from this angle, really does it justice and I sat out on a couple of the airy tops beside some small cairns, erected by the more courageous (or daft). At this point, a partner in crime would be useful but I wasn't going to try a 10-second shot and run for the vertiginous perch just in case I flew off the end - what a photo that would be.

Fantastic 'Stob' - the best therapy

The trek back to the car felt like a bit of an anti-climax after the grandeur of what had gone before but I still had the Walkhighlands meet to look forward to. Furthermore, the Vik inhaler was no longer needed - Scotland isn't a bad place after all, is it?

[dooterbang]

would have like to see you fly off that little perch, in the name of humour like

Looking at that 1st photo....i think i would have stayed put!!

Nice wee circuit.

[mrssanta]

wow that looks fab. and some snow left too

[Graeme D]

So that's where the tomato heid came from????? Another nice wee report Kev. Was great to catch up again on Friday night, albeit briefly. Now, which is further north - Creag Meagaidh or Vik Beach?

[kevsbald]

At least I got Gasherbrum question right! Always good to see you mate - let's do Le Bhrotain for a night with Le Livet!

[Johnny Corbett]

Couldn't agree more about the view to the Coire. When i did the three the Coire and Loch was at my back and spent more time looking behind me than where i was going

[Graeme D]

At least I got Gasherbrum question right! Always good to see you mate - let's do Le Bhrotain for a night with Le Livet!

Mais oui, mais oui!

[monty]

Nice set of photos Kev. We were in the clag on this round and saw heehaw.

[Collaciotach]

Cráic ing pics a bhalaich and grand weather pah who needs the Lochlanaich they came ,they settled and were assimilated

[SMRussell]

Grand stuff to be sure The photo of the "Stob" with Lochan below is stunning.
Did this just the other weekend Creag Meagaidh was my 50th - my iced over foot prints may well appear in the "Approach to the summit" snap. I was so impressed with the views during our trip I gave the Grey Corries and Mams a quick bow of respect.

[Gable Gable End]

great report Kev. I really enjoyed this area, really great, expansive views.

[quoman]

Hi Kev, looks stunning up there not much more to say.

[Sabbathstevie]

Great report Kev, have loved the look of this one ever since I found out about it and your pics (particularly the last one- ) have sold me even more!

How did you find the descent via Sron a' Ghoire? I had wondered if a good circuit might be to miss out the low level part altogether and ascend via the route as per WH description but descend via your route here...

[jimandandrea]

Excellent report and stunning photies.

Looks like you managed to get over your withdrawal from Iceland. Although I have to say and I am sure you will agree when the sun shines in Scotland there is no where better.

Andrea

[Alan S]

Excellent report Kev, Love that pic of the Stob