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Ben Rinnes

Ben Rinnes


Postby Johnny Corbett » Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:46 pm

Route description: Ben Rinnes ascent

Corbetts included on this walk: Ben Rinnes

Date walked: 12/10/2010

Time taken: 5 hours

Distance: 7.5 km

Ascent: 541m

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Started off just after 10am, it was low cloud and not good visibility, but as we were to find out later on the walk, blue sky and sunshine was above the cloud :D!

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First stop of the day and rest for Claire
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Can i have my apple back please?
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The happy apple eater having a wee rest.
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Coming out of the cloud
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First sign of the blue sky as Claire, who's legs were sore a minute ago is suddenly in front
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Refreshment break
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Gosh this is hard work!
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Keek a boo
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Looking towards the Cairngorms
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The tired one suddenly has a burst of energy as the summit comes into view
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Victory! I knew we would we get you up here
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On the summit
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The King on the throne with his sidekick
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The King is dethroned by a little Princess


All in all a lovely walk and great day, highly recommended for those with little ones.
Last edited by Johnny Corbett on Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Ben Rinnes

Postby Merry-walker » Sat Oct 30, 2010 5:23 pm

Excellent pickies! Its great seeing a family getting out together :thumbup:
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Re: Ben Rinnes

Postby gammy leg walker » Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:56 pm

Looks like you all had a great day on Ben Rinnes,really like pics 7 and 9 may be a cloud inverssion you had there :D :D
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