After a long lay off I finally got back into the hills yesterday Wednesday 30th of August.
Mount Keen was the target.
The walk into the hill is fairly long and flat following a made path all the way. As you start to climb the path continues making this a very easy Munro to navigate.
[img][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/36537686800_c0a7fc25f9.jpg[/img]MOUNT KEEN #5 by Graham Strachan, on Flickr[/img]
A lot of work has been done to the upper path making the final ascent to the trig point a pleasant walk.
[img][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/36537683420_b26c2f50cc.jpg[/img]MOUNT KEEN #3 by Graham Strachan, on Flickr[/img
A pleasant 30 minute dinner break at the top and then the long walk back out to the car. We passed the Queenswell monument on the way there and back. A monument built to commemorate the fact the Queen Victoria stopped there to drink from the spring.
[img][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/36537680090_1771a82073.jpg[/img]MOUNT KEEN #1 by Graham Strachan, on Flickr[/img]
A nice walk without becoming too challenging and difficult. This would make a great first Munro for anyone looking to give hill walking a try
Warning
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. Summer routes may not be viable or appropriate in winter. See winter information on our skills and safety pages for more information.
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Mount Keen
Mount Keen
by Grstrachan » Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:29 am
Date walked: 30/08/2017
Time taken: 4.75 hours
Distance: 17.5 km
Ascent: 810m
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