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It had been a while since the dogs have been such a long walk, most of the time they are running around Parkhill Woods.
Work committments certainly limit the amount of time I have to walk with others, or the dogs. So today was a treat for them to say the least.
Checked the weather- MWIS and BBC- looked favourable, so where to go ? Doogz and Nelson had up
Greigh, Garbh and Stuc last week, so why not take the 'Chaos' to Lawers and Ghlas
Left early and headed for Killin. The road up to Ben Lawers through what is left of the forest looked horrendous with chainsawed trees scattered along both sides- made for eerie driving
The weather was spot on, cloudy tops and rain/hail in abundance- well at first anyway. Parked in the new car park- work in progress, but will be great when it is finished.
Suited and booted, the dogs sporting their Christmas coats, we all set off. The rain/hail stopped and the sun was making an appearance. Ahead it was obvious there had been a snowfall during the night as the tops were glistening in the morning sun- lovely
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It was turning out to be a fine walking day, although there was a slight chill to the air- all three of us glad we had jackets on
Not a day to stand about to long and take in the views, a day for a quick pic and off.
Cloud passing over Meall Corranaich
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We made haste for the summit, following in someones' footprints in the fresh snow. Summit reached and we were lucky to have some good views.
Chaos at the cairn
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A fine view of Lawers
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Wind chill more than evident, so onwards to ben Lawers
Meall Corranaich framed by the Bealach
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Lawers and Co, again- couldn't resist
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Make good speed towards the target, spotted the owners of the foot-prints just leaving the top. Talked for a bit and went our separate ways. Breezy and fresh could describe the summit fairly accurately
found some shelter for man and beasts to partake in repast, took some photos and would be wise to head off as clouds were coming.
Chaos at Cairn two
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Towards An Stuc- et al, and Lochan nan Cat
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The approaching cloud
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Making our descent to about halfway when the snow started, pretty heavy. Met a few other brave souls on the way up- not nice,but glad we were heading down
Arrived at the Bealach, and the snow was a white out, but only for a short time. the clouds passed quickly and sunshine shone again.
Corranaich clearing
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On the Traverse path, summit starting to clear
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Bathed in sun
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The Glen looking fine
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Corranaich clearing, traverse path along the middle -from right to left
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A cracker of a walk today, really enjoyable- great to have the dogs out in the mountains
The last photo of the day just looks as if it has been taken nearer the summer, rather than on snowy day like today
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