Direct path up Sron na Gaoithe is quite steep. It is also warm and windless so I was struggling a bit.
Got onto the ridge and was welcomed by a decent breeze that re-energised me. Made the short detour to the top of the Sron.
Sron na Gaoithe from the last slopes up to the plateau.
Cairn of Claise to the north east. I found it better view-wise to get onto the ridge rather than follow the path marked to the west.
Monega Hill.
The crags that prevent direct progress to Druim Mor from Craigie Glasalt.
Moega Hill and view beyond into Fife.
Mount Blair.
River Isla.
Glas Maol.
Turning the corner onto the cliff top south west of The Dacies.
Probably a good idea to keep away from the edge.
Opposite side of Cannes Glen.
Decision point -to head north to Tom Buidhe or retrace steps. Easy decision really to head back west but a mistake in hindsight to "shortcut" across the peat hags.
Deer on Tom Buidhe slopes.
Decided to detour to Cairn of Claise.
Sron na Gaoithe again.
Then decided to continue north to for a look at Coire Loch Kander and then on to Cairn an Tuirc.
Surprise view of The Buck.
Cloud temporarily closing in.
Coire Loch Kander.
Braemar with Ben Avon beyond.
Stumbling about on Cairn an Tuirc's stony ridge.
Weather cheered up a bit again by the time I had descended to flatter ground.
Some nice wee waterfalls on the way down.
An easy to follow path.
