Glas Bheinn Mhor

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A cold morning but great views.
Ground wasn't frozen but the cold seemed to have congealed the muddy spots lower down. Thereafter very easy walking with the grassy hillside seeming to comprise of bumps and tufts just the right size for my stride.
Got quite excited at the top when I saw that I'd got there in one hour and five minutes but then realised that I hadn't yet put my phone's clock forward.
An unusual walk in that it took me a lot longer to descend than ascend. This I put down to stopping a lot to take pictures and then to warm up my hands after taking pictures but also the weather improved as I descended and so kept me lingering and snapping.

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An unofficial crossing point perhaps; it at least offers an alternative to the more boggy ground on this side.

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Great views all morning across Loch Ainort to Glamaig and Ben Dearg Mhor.

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The south east ridge of Marsco and a glimpse of the Black Cuillin.

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Very easy walking all day, probably aided by the cold ground albeit non-frozen.

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Good views of Dun Caan and Raasay.

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Views opening up south east over Beinn na Cro.and Loch Slapin.

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North.

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Patch of snow adding to the scene.

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Red Cuillin, Raasay and Trotternsih all in one view.

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An eye catching cap of snow on Belig.

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Belig and Garbh-bheinn.

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Back along the level, walled summit ridge.

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Tianavaig and the Raasay ferry.

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Sgurr nan Gillean.

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Sgurr MhicCoinicch.

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Ben Alligin.

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