Snow and Sun on Beinn Chaorach

[katyhills]

A gorgeous sunny day at last and a chance to get out on a hill for the first time in several weeks. Leaving bigger hills for later in the year, but also looking for a new area to walk, I set off to Glen Fruin at Garelochhead.
Parked up at the reservoir entrance (not brilliantly signed) and set off up the road to the reservoir. Lovely and peaceful and looked like I was getting the hill to myself.
Quickly arrived at the reservoir and headed north east up towards the ridge.


The little layer of snow made the tussocky rough grass easier to negotiate, and it was quite pleasant going despite the steepness. Turning round to get the views is always worthwhile though


Kept the ridge in sight



and before too long I reached the handy - and very new - fence on the top, which leads to the summit. Nice views looking south over Beinn Tharsuin




Wind was getting up a bit but the overhead sun and clear skies made up for it. Easy walking up to the cairn, with lots of arty snow and ice patterns






Carried on past the trig (safely ensconced on the other side of the fence!) and got a nice view across to the Arrochar hills


and looking east to Ben Lomond

and a better view of Loch Lomond


Too chilly to hang around so I set off back to the bealach


but not before I got a nice pic of Beinn Bheula


and a final view south


Didn't take long to get back down to the reservoir and head back along the road, with the cows gathered together near their feeding spot



Couldn't finish without getting a few shots of the moon - suspended in that clear sky above the bealach




Back to the car three hours after setting out. A lovely little short day and great to have those February cobwebs blown away.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Great day for a walk Katy by the look of the photos. Love the winter crescent moon

[katyhills]

Thanks JJ - my first walk report - I keep putting off doing them

I enjoyed my day as much as some of the longer, more 'epic' ones on bigger hills. The clear sky and 360 degree views were just what was needed after the poor weather recently

[The Rodmiester]

That looks like a fine battery charger of a day with near perfect winter walking conditions underfoot. Now that you have submitted your first report, great photos by the way of the snow art, there will be no stopping you, lol I await your next report.

[katyhills]

You might have to wait a while Rodmiester

It was Valentine's Day - but that few hours on the hill was better than any box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers!

Can't beat it really when the weather's like that

[The Rodmiester]

You might have to wait a while Rodmiester

It was Valentine's Day - but that few hours on the hill was better than any box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers!

Can't beat it really when the weather's like that

Cannot agree more with your observations, absolutely wonderful, more of the same please

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Thanks JJ - my first walk report - I keep putting off doing them

I enjoyed my day as much as some of the longer, more 'epic' ones on bigger hills. The clear sky and 360 degree views were just what was needed after the poor weather recently

Nice to share your day Katy A day like that certainly helps banish the many grey days from memory!!

[Graeme D]

Wow! That was nice! Really like the pictures of the rimed up fences.

[Petr Dakota]

Nothing can beat a walk in clear day in crispy snowy conditions and views around... Glad you had the day !
Some great photos...the moon looks fantastic
Congratulations to your first report ...hope you will continue with them

[katyhills]

Thanks for all the kind comments folks - it's greatly appreciated


I'll try and do another report before the end of the year