My walkhighland summer meet 2013 Bla Bheinn report at last
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:59 pm
Finally getting round to posting my report for the Sunday of the walkhighlands Summer meet 2013. Given the p*sh weather had on the Saturday I certainly feel blessed having enjoyed two great walks over the three days
I’d have liked it to get on to the main Cuillin ridge, but having undertaken a bit of Met App weather watching it looked to me like Bla Bheinn might be the best shout for the Sunday.
Weaslemaster and Batty72 were also keen for a Skye Munro, so we agreed to partner up and head off to Bla Bheinn
By the time we arrived at the car park my prediction of better weather of the main ridge was looking a tad suspect Rather a black sky and there was that unmistakable feeling of water in the air – yes, it was raining again
Full waterproofs then.
As things turned out though, the day actually turned out just perfect
The initial path is excellent and brings you out at a river crossing of the Allt na Dunaiche. There had been concern amongst some of the walkhighlanders that it might be a bit of a challenge for us to cross given the weather, but it was okay. Marched across with just minimal seepage over the top of my boots
From here on things became a bit of a slog for me as I struggled up the scree path into Coire Uaigneich Fair to say that weaselmaster and Batty72 were well ahead of me for most of the rest of the ascent as I made hard work of things. My excuse was that my left knee was still suffering from the Friday Well, it was a bit, but really I am just a slow plodder when it comes to any ascent
The scree path was something to endure It made me realise I would have been slaughtered had I even attempted Sgurr Alistair over the weekend, which had been the plan had the weather not intervened so spectacularly
Eventually the path became more interesting as we gained height. Still scree, but there was a chance to use hands on rock in places and some superb views were opening up
Before the final scramble just before the summit the views were simply stunning
Quite enjoyed the final scramble too (although a bit less so on the way down )
Leading up to and on the summit we hit the jackpot I knew my slow plod would be timed to perfection And so it was, as we enjoyed cloud free summit views, with great views to the Red Cuillin
Even the main ridge obliged
It wasn’t too windy when we hit the summit, but that soon changed and it was time to head down after a quick text to MrsR to let her know I still lived
A bit of rain on the way down, but hey we’d had the summit clear, so no complaints at all. The knee held out too, but at least it now has a couple of weekends off as I take on fatherly duties
All in all a great weekend. I enjoyed two great walks and met some great people to boot
Thanks to weaselmaster and Batty72 for a great day on what is a super hill. I hope my snail’s pace didn’t hold you up too much or ruin your day in any way
I’d have liked it to get on to the main Cuillin ridge, but having undertaken a bit of Met App weather watching it looked to me like Bla Bheinn might be the best shout for the Sunday.
Weaslemaster and Batty72 were also keen for a Skye Munro, so we agreed to partner up and head off to Bla Bheinn
By the time we arrived at the car park my prediction of better weather of the main ridge was looking a tad suspect Rather a black sky and there was that unmistakable feeling of water in the air – yes, it was raining again
Full waterproofs then.
As things turned out though, the day actually turned out just perfect
The initial path is excellent and brings you out at a river crossing of the Allt na Dunaiche. There had been concern amongst some of the walkhighlanders that it might be a bit of a challenge for us to cross given the weather, but it was okay. Marched across with just minimal seepage over the top of my boots
From here on things became a bit of a slog for me as I struggled up the scree path into Coire Uaigneich Fair to say that weaselmaster and Batty72 were well ahead of me for most of the rest of the ascent as I made hard work of things. My excuse was that my left knee was still suffering from the Friday Well, it was a bit, but really I am just a slow plodder when it comes to any ascent
The scree path was something to endure It made me realise I would have been slaughtered had I even attempted Sgurr Alistair over the weekend, which had been the plan had the weather not intervened so spectacularly
Eventually the path became more interesting as we gained height. Still scree, but there was a chance to use hands on rock in places and some superb views were opening up
Before the final scramble just before the summit the views were simply stunning
Quite enjoyed the final scramble too (although a bit less so on the way down )
Leading up to and on the summit we hit the jackpot I knew my slow plod would be timed to perfection And so it was, as we enjoyed cloud free summit views, with great views to the Red Cuillin
Even the main ridge obliged
It wasn’t too windy when we hit the summit, but that soon changed and it was time to head down after a quick text to MrsR to let her know I still lived
A bit of rain on the way down, but hey we’d had the summit clear, so no complaints at all. The knee held out too, but at least it now has a couple of weekends off as I take on fatherly duties
All in all a great weekend. I enjoyed two great walks and met some great people to boot
Thanks to weaselmaster and Batty72 for a great day on what is a super hill. I hope my snail’s pace didn’t hold you up too much or ruin your day in any way