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East Cairn Hill in the snow

East Cairn Hill in the snow


Postby kleighton » Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:33 pm

Route description: East Cairn Hill and Mount Maw circuit, West Linton

Sub 2000' hills included on this walk: East Cairn Hill

Date walked: 03/02/2019

Time taken: 6 hours

Distance: 13.75 km

Ascent: 488m

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We followed the Walkhighlands route which was excellent. Paths and tracks fairly clear throughout although obscured by deeper snow at timez. Hard work making new footprints. Easier on more welltrodden parts. Wind was fairly strong and sleet was on and off. We missed the true summit but made it to the final cairn and wind shelter. No views. Wild and isolated. Wonderful. Visibility was better lower down and walk balck along Thieves Road was a delight. A challenging walk given the conditions. Reccommended.
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