Ben Oss & Beinn Dubhchraig
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:47 pm
Left Perth around 07:30am. Most of the snow had disappeared from the previous weekend. Though we packed the ice axe and crampons as there was still considerable snow patches on the tops.
Followed the path west until we reached a rail crossing, we then walked south towards the Caledonian forest with old scots pine.
After following the track for about 1km, we decided that we should be on the other side of the river. So made a decision to cross. I went on through with good boots and gators. Didnt get wet, though came close to a total dunking. It wasn't the day for that, with ice on every rock, so friend Peter decided to take his sock and shoes off and make a more strategic crossing. Brrrrrgh! it must have been freezing. Brave Lad!
Great View from the top of Beinn Dubhchraig all round. Glad of the sunglasses with all the snow glare.
These two hills really where really good, gave great views all round. A long walk back to the car though,as we drop down into Glen and Walked past Cononish farm and road to Gold mine. Was dark by the time we got to car at Dalrigh, easy walking along landrover track though. Got very cold as we arrived at car. Went to the Hotel in Crianlarich for a well deserved pint. Nice place, they even stoked up the wood burner for us to sit and defrost next too. Lots of cool stuffed animals and antiques etc. Cosy place!. Another great Sunday hike