It didn't take long to warm up and from 10am it would be shorts and t-shirt weather all day
. The long walk in was a delight with the heather starting to bloom, blue skies and great company (I would miss the distraction of gassing away on the walk out 
).- Fairy Glen
- Open moorland en route
- Beinn a' Bhuird
The excellent underfoot conditions meant progress was quick and, after a lunch break just below The Sneck, we reach the summit tor of Ben Avon in about 4 hours. Stuart and myself partook in some inelegant scrambling while Paul sauntered to the top. Views were aplenty and we lingered a while.
- Ben Avon summit
- Beinn a' Bhuird from Ben Avon
Returning to The Sneck I announced my intention to continue on to Beinn a' Bhuird, which was greeted with raised eyebrows
. With conditions being so good and feeling fit, it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. Farewells were said at The Sneck and I set off up the short steep pull to the summit plateau of Beinn a' Bhuird. The sweat rained off me and I must have looked a state to the other 3 walkers I passed.- The Sneck
The grassy plateau made for easy walking despite the searing afternoon heat. A summit photo later and I set off round the top of the corries to Beinn a' Bhuird's Southern Top.
- Dubh Lochan
The first signs of tiredness were now showing but I was still feeling pretty good.
I picked an easy descent beside the Ear-choire Sneachdach stream before joining the path marked just below Carn Fiaclach. After easily hopping the Quoich Water I rejoined the outward path. I knew the walk back would mean sore feet but the easy gradient meant my pace did not slow too much and breaks were short lived.
- walk out Gleann an t-Slugain
Having said that, the last few kms were a struggle and I was glad to return to the car. This was a wonderful day out - the longest distance I have done entirely on foot and I was glad to give my feet a rest on the MTB the next day.
The evening was spent with great company in the Fife Arms and then back at the bunkhouse
. Cheers for the Lagavulin, Bod 
. Cannae wait for the next meet although I have resigned quizmaster duties .
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