free to be able to rate and comment on reports (as well as access 1:25000 mapping).
Our first Munro! I can't believe we managed it! Thank you to all who gave their advice on the mountain. Even though most said it was a relatively easy munro, I would have to say - in the scorching sun, far from easy!
I have now experienced sunburn like never before. The ascent would've been pretty straightforward if the weather was a bit cooler but having said that, it meant even more to reach the summit.
After failing miserably last year trying from Glen Tanar side, we attempted from Glen Esk. It really was a beautiful walk along the open glen. After around an hour on a flat surface, we began to ascend at a rather steep rate. This began just after passing a stunning little house just after the Queen's Well.
Halfway through the climb, we did contemplate giving up and turning back around but we came across a little waterfall type that we used to cool ourselves down - well needed! Afterwards, with a lot more rests than normal due to the heat, we powered on and reached the summit where we timed it well with another pair appearing a few minutes behind us from Glen Tanar - where they told us that it was a nice walk as they were shaded for some of it due to the forest part of the walk - Yet again, Sean makes a good choice from the open side!
It is fair to say that I don't think I will ever get tired of taking in the views from the summit of any mountain. Simply amazing.
As I tick another mountain off the list, I notice that all that is left is Munro's.. great
Always love a challenge!
Attached a few select photos of the day.
- First glimpse of the summit
- 2 tracks to the summit.
- Summit peeking over the top
- Can someone let me know what this means?
- Best feeling in the world!
- Looking over to Lochnagar... Someday I'll be standing on top of it :)