Cruachan
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 5:52 pm
Another walk I seem to have omitted to do a wee report on. Rather ironic really, as it was my desire to one day be able to say "I've climbed Cruachan," which got me into this lark. Seeing it towering and spectacular looking in the distance, from many minor walks in Mid Argyll, gradually gave me the urge - and a wee bit of pushing and pulling from good friend, Jaffa, started me on that road!
I think I pretty much followed the traditional route, in a clockwise direction, but also threw in the Taynuilt Peak for good measure. Conditions were pleasant enough and got some good views, though a bit hazy. I remember being a bit apprehensive about crossing the slabs, but they were dry and didn't present too much hazard. I think it was just a wee bit tricky to take right path about Drochaid Ghlas, but otherwise don't remember any problems in that regard. Also, remember having a right mucky fall on way down, much to my chagrin and quickly trying to get to feet and look like nothing had happened.
So that was it. Seems like a trivial walk, but I remember a lot of sweat and tired limbs. I was chuffed to have ticked one off my bucket list, done it solo and it only took 54 previous Munro's as preperation! No point stopping at that, I guess.
I think I pretty much followed the traditional route, in a clockwise direction, but also threw in the Taynuilt Peak for good measure. Conditions were pleasant enough and got some good views, though a bit hazy. I remember being a bit apprehensive about crossing the slabs, but they were dry and didn't present too much hazard. I think it was just a wee bit tricky to take right path about Drochaid Ghlas, but otherwise don't remember any problems in that regard. Also, remember having a right mucky fall on way down, much to my chagrin and quickly trying to get to feet and look like nothing had happened.
So that was it. Seems like a trivial walk, but I remember a lot of sweat and tired limbs. I was chuffed to have ticked one off my bucket list, done it solo and it only took 54 previous Munro's as preperation! No point stopping at that, I guess.