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the saddle

the saddle


Postby Duncandsooz » Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:47 am

Route description: The Saddle, Forcan Ridge and Sgùrr na Sgìne

Munros included on this walk: Sgùrr na Sgìne, The Saddle

Date walked: 01/07/2018

Time taken: 5.29 hours

Distance: 15.3 km

Ascent: 1506m

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Just Sue and me,

al stayed at home dog sitting, L DoE J away
Great Weather forecast so while was planning to camp Sue was keen not to so booked into the Clunie Inn which was good.

Next day great weather set off standard WH route Forcan Ridge was great both really enjoyed it some cloud came in and out while we were up high.

came down off Faochag which was very steep and sore on the knees

top of Saddle in 2.30 top Sgurr na Sgine in 3.43 and back at car in 5.29.

Fantastic day out

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