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The air clarity was absolutely perfect, with clear blue skies, bright sun and a fresh light breeze. Where it still lay, the snow under foot was firm in most areas with softer bits threatening to hold on to the trodden foot. It was certainly a walk for wearing the shades and testing out the new micro spikes which get a big thumbs up from me. My poor hat however, was relegated to the bag as it was too hot a walk to be needed.
Mez in tow, I parked at the parking area along Backwater Reservoir at 26037 59767. The start of the walk was through the metal gate, just a few feet back along the road from the parking area. Once through the gate, there’s a fence that runs along to the left and up the hill in which sheep were safely foraging for their crispy grass on the other side.
We ascended up the path towards Macritch Hill which would have been quite slippery. I made the mistake of putting my water bottle down, only to watch it slide away .....
Views from half way up Macritch Hill
Getting near the top of Macritch Hill
Look close... its Mez giving the sheep the hairy eye ball
Although you can get to the summit of Macritch Hill, you have to trawl through the thick heather.
I skirted around it.
When you reach the end of the fence line, the fence continues at a sharp right angle so we turned right to follow the path up towards Creigh Hill. At this point I donned my shades as the sun was too dazzling and from here, all the pictures had to be taken from the summit and descent of Creigh Hill.
Creigh Hill summit
Retraced our steps to get back...
Descent views
Wonder where this plane is going?
Reservoir Stuff
Perfect day in Angus...
