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Ben Vorlich ( Lomond )

Ben Vorlich ( Lomond )

Postby grahamdrew » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:44 am

Munros included on this walk: Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond)

Date walked: 07/07/2013

Time taken: 6 hours

Distance: 13.5 km

Ascent: 943m

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Started this walk at 9 am
really hot and sunny even got a sun tan
brilliant walk but tiring on the legs from the start
some pics of the walk
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Re: Ben Vorlich ( Lomond )

Postby GillC » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:18 am

So THATS what it looks like! :lol: Was up there a few weeks ago, rain, mist, low cloud,,and a bit more rain. Lovely to see it in all it's glory. Well done on the tan too,, I just got fried on Goatfell at the weekend 8)
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Re: Ben Vorlich ( Lomond )

Postby Fife Flyer » Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:35 pm

Was up there a few years ago, remember it well & those photo's bring back the memories :clap: :clap:
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Re: Ben Vorlich ( Lomond )

Postby ScottishLeaf » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:58 pm

Not many views better than standing at the top of Ben Vorlich and looking right down the length of Loch Lomond. Did this on a glorious day last year and it's still one of my favourite hills.
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Re: Ben Vorlich ( Lomond )

Postby Katrina » Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:37 am

Done this on Sunday, absolutely roasting! Great day sunbathing at 3,000ft 8)
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