Beinn a'Chrulaiste from Altnafeidh.

[JimboJim]

Forecast was looking a bit dodgy, but was time for a hike, so thought Beinn a'Chrulaiste might be worth a try and give some good views. From the layby at Altnafeidh, it is only a short walk back along the edge of the A82, before taking to a feint track up the hillside. It was a bit splashy, bit sploshy and broken here and there, but not too hard to follow, as it curved up the hill. Gradually good views opened up towards Bidean, the Buachaille's, Rannoch and Ben Nevis.

Bidean & Buachaille Etive Beag.

Stob Dearg, with Starav behind.

Beinn a'Bheither

Buachaille Etive Mor

I must admit to being a bit disappointed to find that the top of Stob Beinn a'Chrulaiste, was not the summit, which I could now see a good hike away to the east. Still, the worst of the climb was over, as the gradient eases considerably. Can't remember how long to the top, but think maybe about an hour and a half? Took me three hours in total, but spent plenty of time enjoying the views and taking photo's. Unfortunately fog moved in when I reached the summit, but helped add to the atmosphere.

On top, in fog.

Sun behind the fog.

Stob Dearg in cloud.

Aonach Eagach looks benign from here!

Stob Dearg.

Stob Dearg.

I didn't fancy completing the loop round by the KIngshouse, as time was getting on, so meandered back to Stob Beinn a'Chrulaiste, to get more views overlooking Altnafeidh and along Glencoe. Superb. Soon back to the car, boots off, then took a trip to the Glencoe Ski centre for a small refreshment and good view of my earlier perch.

River Orchy

Glen Orchy

Sun down on Orchy.

On way home, took a diversion via Glen Orchy for the first time. Equally superb!

[litljortindan]

Some great pictures.

[JimboJim]

Some great pictures.

Thank you, Litjortindan. As you will know, you can't go too far wrong with a camera in Glencoe!

Happy New Year!

Jimmy

[TomPat]

Love the pictures. Well composed and varied and give a good feel of the day.