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Weather: Peerless. Clear blue skies, no wind.
Why: Not a lot happening on the work front. Awesome weather.
Whither: From Castles Farm, anti-clockwise route. Decided to get the steep stuff done early and struck up Beinn Eunaich. That was ok if pathless, but when I got that out of the way, the hill went on forever! I don't mind saying it was a real mental battle to get to the first top. Once that was sorted, I was able to thoroughly enjoy the rest of the walk. Views to what I think is 5 finger gully on Ben N and of course the back of Cruachan were outstanding. Heading back off Chocuill the long ascent to the first top is clear, and very long! Glad I didn't have to do that again, but eventually pleased I did it that way as the descent off C is a lot easier on the knees than that off E.
With: Self. Met loads of folks going the other way, good chat with all.
- Five Finger Gully in the crook of the hills?
- Cornices en route
- Stob Diamh
- Cruachan range