So here we go... a debate about BHLs (boring heathery lumps)!!!
Yes, there are a few of them. I had my share of boring hills (Geldie Munros last year
I almost lost my will for hillwalking!!!). I agree with the idea of leaving the less exciting, round lumps for winter - even the most boring hill can be enjoyable in five inches of fluffy snow!
Having completed the Cairgorm Munros last year, I feel something is missing from my schedule. Yes, they might be a bit boring, but I still miss them. Already hatching a plan to re-visit MacDhui... and Sgorr Gaoith in winter conditions. There is something about the Cairngorms, the vast open space and the solitude, it gets to my inner layers... Maybe these three are not the most interesting Munros, but I actually did enjoy them
Finally, I must admit, even after the most boring, uninspiring, foul weather outing, I always feel satisfaction of achieving something... A couple of weeks ago we set out for an obscure Graham, Carn Loch nan Amhaichean (just north of Wyvis). Weather was c***p, rain, low cloud, winds 30-40mph. We crawled onto the summit in pouring rain, after trudging up wet slopes, cloud was low so we saw zilch views, we were blown away, soaked and cold (what a summer this year so far!!!). Yet having returned to the car, we had the satisfaction of defeating the foul conditions and turning the uninspiring, round, lumpy hill into an adventure. So maybe we should do all the BHL's in bad weather - as character building exercise!
Cheers
BP