Well I didn't expect the report to generate such a good discussion! Thanks for all the contributions, I've not logged on for a few days and just read through them all.
I'm rubbish at the multiple quote tag thing for replying to posts so forgive me for using your name only.
Border Reiver - I'm not really sure what motivates me to keep going, but it helps when I have company. I guess it's the challenge of getting the route done as often Lee and I plan these longer walks to challenge ourselves. Often I've been set for a hill walk and just can't be bothered leaving the house if I'm on my own. Also I find it is a great stress relief being out in the wilds and can turn a crap week into a good one. In fact, the wife describes me as a human Border Collie as if I'm stuck in the house too long I apparently bounce off the walls just like my Mountain Mutt!
I've turned back a few times, mostly due to truly rubbish weather, or when I've been a bit careless and had a moment that has convinced me to just go back to the car (trying to climb up the back of the Corrie at Ben Lui when I was younger with zero skills / gear and having to slide / fall back down was one of those days!
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Sunset Tripper - I didn't know I wasn't going to like the walk until I was into it. We'd decided it was the best place to go for a day trip to get some munros in decent weather. Whilst we are "baggers" and have a "tick list" (I'm not a fan of either of those terms as they tend to be used in a slightly derogatory fashion at times) having taken 10 years to get as far as we have we don't go out with the "it's just another tick" attitude. We have an aim and it will take as long as it takes to get there, with a good few adventures and laughs thrown in. Also I have zero winter skills and am only in the Cairngorms in the snow to snowboard, please don't hate me for that.
Cuilvista - How old are you implying I am?
I suppose the report does read a bit like I was just after the hills but I do like the journey when there are things to take my interest. I like looking around and thinking how cool a rock formation looks or how the heck am I getting up to that. Unfortunately this area just had a lot of grass and moorland up high and that doesn't float my boat. The forest was absolutely stunning. We actually spoke about how we hadn't seen a single deer all day which we thought was strange.
LeithySuburbs - I thought I'd broken a rule I wasn't aware of by using the B word!!!!
Thing is I write my reports from my point of view and from my feelings during the trip, and that's how I felt about that one. I don't believe for a second everyone enjoys every hill. For example, FIonn Beinn is meant to be stunning but I encountered it on a miserable April day and have cursed it's name ever since. Having seen the photos of the views I may be tempted to go up it again next time I'm up in that area.
Moriarty - I knew from the map I was missing the best side of Beinn a'Bhuird but that couldn't be helped. I'll hopefully be seeing it when I'm on the route in to Ben Avon. You're quite right it is down to the route you choose, but I don't consider this as a thrown away day. I don't regret being out at all.
BobMcBob - Cricket!!!!! Jeeeezzzz you must've been bored
jupe1407 - We'd get thrown off this forum and driven from the country for starting a top 5 s**t hills list
Mal Grey - I tend to avoid bad weather days too as I like to have the reward of a view after the toil and sweat of getting to the top. The biking was great and I would like to try and get as far along Glen Derry as I can one day. I've rediscovered my passion for mountain biking the last few years (early mid life crisis??) and being able to team it up with hill walking, my other outdoor passion, is a huge bonus.
RTC - It is a total head clearer for me being outdoors. I remember when I worked in the USA my flat was close by and my workmates just couldn't understand why I walked home instead of getting a lift, they thought I'd fallen out with them!