In awe above Loch Awe

[Paula Hubens]

Nice report. Looks totally different to when I did this in April in deep snow up top. Couldn't even get over the summit to the ridge, we had to drop down and find a bypass path. Which was narrow, still snowy and not for the faint hearted.... 3 of our gang decided it wasn't for them and they went back down, which I reckoned would be just as tricky really..... took me 9 hours for the round trip. Snowy ridge was a bit tricky and the slabs were a bit iced up as well so had to be careful.....

Thanks weescotsman! Your trip sounds more like an expedition, although 9 hours is quick, if you compare it to my 8.5 hours in good conditions

Well done, you were lucky with the weather. Thanks for your report and lovely pictures too!

Thank you coreen! Yes, the weather gods were benign this time. To get views is just great.

Some of us are happy if we can string together a few days in the hills.....but I make this 11 in a row so far (more to come ?) and doff my hat to you - well done ! Glad you got some views as I didn't see a thing on my trip to these hills - cheers

Ah, that’s a pity rockhopper that you didn’t get the views. It’s well worth the effort to go back for them. Just the ridge is a treat for the eyes, let alone the rest of the surroundings.
Nearly there with the reports….

As Rock hopper said, well done...11 days on the trot! Lucky you!
This is still my favourite hill, me and my boy climbed it back in April and there was about 2 foot of snow on the ridge, amazing place, great report and keep them coming!

Thanks Dave! I can see why this is your favourite hill. The snow most have made it even more special.

Another cracking TR Paula,as folks have said 11 days on the trot,brilliant,you will be glad of the rest when you get home.

Cheers gammy leg walker! It took a surprisingly short time for my legs to start itching again for the hills.

There are times when 25 photos just aren't enough And this is one of those routes Great report of two fine hills I keep promising to go back, but haven't managed it just yet.

Honestly I did try to keep it down to 25!
They are two fine hills I agree. I think I will return too.

Excellent stuff Paula. A hard fought pair of hills but they are worth it

Thanks Fudgie!

Very nice paula, one of my favourite mountains is Cruachan, and I will being heading up again one of these days? Maybe a nice winter summit?

Thanks Bod! It is definitely in my list of favourites too. Not sure whether I would go back in winter. But then, you and Valerie have done some pretty cool stuff recently in the snow on Liathach.

I'd like to do this again but not in winter. That bypass path from the summit had me worried and it was 1 slow step at a time to get down it.....

I’m with you there weescotsman. I haven’t done any winter hill walking at all and would not choose Ben Cruachan to try it out!

nice wee report

Thank you mountain thyme!

Like you I had a cracking day on these two, only it was very busy when I was there.
Great days on Cruachan to be had by all me thinks.

Thanks ScottishLeaf! I think the sun should shine on Ben Cruachan for everyone climbing it.

Nice report Paula,Cruachan was my first Munro & i remember that stiflingly hot climb to the dam being a killer. As you say,the views are awesome,i was taken aback by them to be honest & was in an instant hooked. Thanks for sharing & bringing back great memories of this mountain,it's on the list for a revisit!

Wow, that’s a great first munro! I can see how you got hooked!

Great report Paula,certainly made the most of your visit to the hills.Had probably our best day on these hills a couple of years back,7 numpties and 2 big mountains covered in snow made for an interesting day Never seen that wee frog though

Thanks Pigeon! Sounds you had a great day out too. Would love to read a report about it!
As for the frog

[skuk007]

Another great report Paula, just look at those views, simply superb.

[Paula Hubens]

Thanks skuk007!

[gordon l]

Great report and pics there, one of my favourite walks. Always feel like I'm in a Bond villain's lair/ WWII movie set when you ascend the steps to the dam

[Paula Hubens]

Thanks gordon, it's one of my favourites too!

Always feel like I'm in a Bond villain's lair/ WWII movie set when you ascend the steps to the dam

[Jabber]

Great walk that in any condition. I missed the Corbett last time up, going to go back as I think the view off it is cracking!

[Paula Hubens]

Thanks Jabber! I had my eye on that Corbett too, but decided against it as I was getting tired.