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Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir


Postby rockhopper » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:29 pm

Route description: Stob Coire Creagach (Binnein an Fhidhleir)

Corbetts included on this walk: Beinn an Lochain, Binnein an Fhìdhleir (or Stob Coire Creagach)

Date walked: 02/02/2013

Time taken: 7.5 hours

Distance: 14 km

Ascent: 1565m

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Corbetts: Beinn an Lochain, Binnein an Fhidhleir
Date: Saturday 2 February 2013
Time taken: 7.5hrs (incl stops 2hrs 20mins - food, photos, warm up camera, crampons on/off, scenery gazing etc)
Distance: 14km
Ascent: 1,565m

Have been rather busy of late and showing little sign of change resulting in very few if any chances of getting out but a brief window appeared last Saturday. Late night on Friday so wasn’t up as early as usual on Saturday. Drove up to the Rest and be thankful and parked in the lay-by at the roadside for Beinn an Lochain.

Got over the wee burn from Loch Restil then followed the track up on to the start of the ridge.
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Last edited by rockhopper on Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:13 am, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby pigeon » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:48 pm

Ah wondered where you'd been hiding RH,looks like your brief window fell just on the right day :lol: Great effort to do both hills and some great pics as well :thumbup:
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby gammy leg walker » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:41 pm

Whats the world coming too,rockhopper corbett bashing.

Good to see you back out RH,some cracking pictures you have there.
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Frigate » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:58 pm

Good day and excellent photos
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Silverhill » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:29 pm

How fantastic to get out again! I'll have to wait a few more months... You certainly made the most of the day, bagging two, albeit Corbetts :lol: Well done!
Love the picture of the snow formation, it looks like a giant wave 8)
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby ChrisW » Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:28 am

Brilliant Rockhopper, you certainly made the most of the opportunity to get back out there, stunning photos (glad you stuck with the camera fixing/warming rather than lobbing it over a cliff in anger :lol: ) Lovely stuff, great to see you back :clap:
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Luke88 » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:28 am

Brilliant pictures, well done!
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby pollyh33 » Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:15 am

Absolutely loved this RH :D

Fantastic photos as ever :clap:
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby mrssanta » Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:13 pm

ooh your pictures are a total knock-out
fantastic
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Graeme D » Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:26 pm

I've often heard it said that Beinn an Lochain is a classic winter hill, and you can see why from this report. I've let it get away over the last several winters, but might just get a chance to squeeze it in later this month. Another great report RH and good to see you back out there doing your stuff! :D
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Bod » Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:03 am

Stunning report rockhopper, love it! :) :) :)
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby SAVAGEALICE » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:28 pm

lovely pics ..looks like a great day :) :D :clap:
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Johnny Corbett » Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:42 pm

You got some lovely photos there Rockhopper. One of my favourite areas this and so close to home :D
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Scotjamie » Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:25 pm

Nice one RH - a good looking day and quality pics as always
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Re: Beinn an Lochain & Binnein an Fhidhleir

Postby Stuart Angus » Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:52 pm

:thumbup: TREMENDOUS...........route down An Lochain looks a bit perilous though :shock:
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