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The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui....

The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui....

by wilkiemurray » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:41 pm

Route description: Ben Macdui and Cairngorm

Munros included on this walk: Ben Macdui, Cairn Gorm

Date walked: 21/07/2013

Time taken: 14 hours

Distance: 17 km

Ascent: 900m

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Re: The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui

Postby rockhopper » Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:50 pm

Stunning photos and a great video as well :clap:
You've certainly made the best of a short trip - well done - cheers :)
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Re: The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui

Postby Hill-loving lady » Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:27 pm

Heading there tomorrow with no2 child and his pal, and maybe Andy too - not so very hopeful re weather; your pics are stunning. Well worth the humphing of camping gear to get views like that! :clap:
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Re: The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui

Postby wilkiemurray » Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:50 am

rockhopper wrote:Stunning photos and a great video as well :clap:
You've certainly made the best of a short trip - well done - cheers :)


Thanks Rock hopper - seems like ages ago now..... :(
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Re: The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui

Postby wilkiemurray » Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:52 am

Hill-loving lady wrote:Heading there tomorrow with no2 child and his pal, and maybe Andy too - not so very hopeful re weather; your pics are stunning. Well worth the humphing of camping gear to get views like that! :clap:


Hope the weather ok -I was going to have a go at the North East ridge on Angels peak today but have decided on a quiet family weekend instead for a change - hope you have a great day :D
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Re: The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui

Postby litljortindan » Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:25 pm

Superb video.
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Re: The Fiacaill Ridge, a Cairngorm wild camp and Ben Macdui

Postby meles meles » Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:27 pm

Stunning video. Watched as we’re crossing that ridge this week - it’s a little airy, isn’t it?!
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