Five summits in the Ochils

[Sarah86]

We had planned this circuit for a while and last week with the sun shining we headed off. It was much warmer and sunnier than the forecast had stated and both me and my sister ended up with burnt arms. We decided to leave the dog at home for this as it would have been a bit much for her especially in the heat. We didn't pass a single person and the gentle breeze made it pleasant to sit and enjoy the top of each summit.

Lots of campers





Summit one reached, Bank Hill with a view to Kings Seat


A very clear path from Bank HIll to Kings seat, very straightforward


Summit 2, Kings Seat








Looking on to our next target, Tarmangie, I was dreading this ascent but it wasn't as bad as it looked






Almost there




Looking back to King's Seat


A nice gentle looking path to Whitewisp


Views over to the Glendevon area


Summit view from Tarmangie


Looking back to Tarmangie


The walk over from Tarmangie to Whitewisp was the easiest section of the day. Summit of Whitewisp


Heading down to the final summit of the day, Saddle Hill


Views over to Fife from Saddle HIll


The last section of this walk down from Saddle Hill was not enjoyable at all. The ground wasn't great for walking and there was no path. At the end of a long walk it was very tiring.

[RicKamila]

I really need to start getting out into the hills again. No hillwalking since January and Im feeling quite unhealthy as a result

We were staying in Falkirk recently and could see the Ochils from our hotel. They look really nice, even when covered in a light mist. Even better when driving under them towards Tillycoultry. Really need to make an effort to head down that way and walk them.

Looks like you've had a nice day out there Sarah and Sis. Lovely photos as usual. Whats the castle in the last photo?

[Sarah86]

That is Castle Campbell, situated at the top of Dollar Glen, you can go in for a walk round. I know what you mean, I didn't do much hill walking over the winter and it is not every day we do walks like this so they can always be a bit of a challenge. The ochils are great hills and there is always a different route to find, just because some of them are smaller they can still be tough little ones

[naepace]

Great walk that Sarah, I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggled to get out the Saddle lol

[The Rodmiester]

Great wee hills, like you I bumped into a group of D of E campers at the base of King's Seat, they had camped overnight on Andrew Gannel Hill and were heading on up KS. Looks like a very popular area, I guess it calls for an early start to the days hillwalking. I must go back soon.

[davedanson28]

Great wee report and some cracking photo's! Well done and you certainly had the weather!

[Sarah86]

Thanks, it always makes a difference when the sun is shining and we did have an early start (well early for us )

So glad I am not the only one either naepace, I was ready put my camera in my bag and just roll down lol

[dtaylor5632]

Seems like you had the perfect day for it! Great pics:) The Ochils are in my back garden and often when I have spare time I take a wee wander up