The Buck, not advisable after a wet spell

[The Rodmiester]

I had not realised that so much rain had fallen the night before, this walk was a bit of a quagmire for most of the way, so if your thinking about climbing it make sure you have your gaiters. I hadn't bothered as my trousers were manky after two days on the hills but with after thought it may have been a good idea, you have been warned. At least the hill was done and dusted 1 hour 15 mins with 45mins taken to the summit.

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The starting point through the gate the car left at a parking are 100m further North on the road to the East of Meikle Cairn

Follow feint ATV track over the grass, from here on until near the final climb it's a bogfest

Started on West side of fence then crossed over where there is sign of a waterlogged path

Much higher up getting drier underfoot

Looking back down the path

Summit Trig point on top of the rocky summit

Made it no bother, but quite windy on top

On the way back down, now for the last hill of the weekend Tap o' Noth

[BlackPanther]

I see you climbed the "combo" the same way we did some time ago - The Buck and Tap O'Noth. I must say, even in deep snow and frosty weather, the path up the Buck was a wet nightmare... Tap is a delight though

[The Rodmiester]

I see you climbed the "combo" the same way we did some time ago - The Buck and Tap O'Noth. I must say, even in deep snow and frosty weather, the path up the Buck was a wet nightmare... Tap is a delight though

I must agree with you there BP, I read your reports before going, but my intention was to come back this way home after staying at Tomintoul. The Tap o' North was a lovely wee climb, bet your glad you have a small car like myself though, and just as well it was a Sunday and the road was not busy

The Buck was disappointing but I suppose on a frosty, very frosty day it would be a nice climb. I just had imagined it to be a more climbed hill by locals, I can see why now.

[basscadet]

You see the pictish carvings at the summit? A cow if I remember right..
My boss used to live in a house just close enough for some drunken shenanigans up there
Thanks for bringing it all back - I think

[Tomsie]

Done this on a Sunday morning as well, nice hill, although do remember wading through some heather.
Will have to catch up soon Rod.

[The Rodmiester]

You see the pictish carvings at the summit? A cow if I remember right..
My boss used to live in a house just close enough for some drunken shenanigans up there
Thanks for bringing it all back - I think

I had read reports about the carvings and even noted on my OS map as a reminder, forgot to look, that's what happens when you get old I guess

[The Rodmiester]

Done this on a Sunday morning as well, nice hill, although do remember wading through some heather.
Will have to catch up soon Rod.

A very easy climb just all the wet stuff at the long low level bit got a bit tiresome. Must meet up again if not before are you heading to Inchnadamph?

[BlackPanther]

Here's one from my photo collection:

But according to Canmore database: "The carving does not seen to be as ancient as Pictish or medieval; there is some resemblance to the late 18th century seal of the British Fisheries Society as incorporated in the arms of Poultneytown (now absorbed in Wick)."

He he so this one is just 18th century graffiti

[The Rodmiester]

Here's one from my photo collection:

But according to Canmore database: "The carving does not seen to be as ancient as Pictish or medieval; there is some resemblance to the late 18th century seal of the British Fisheries Society as incorporated in the arms of Poultneytown (now absorbed in Wick)."

He he so this one is just 18th century graffiti

Thanks for the reminder BP, it was your report I read and I thought it was fishes, don't think I'll bother going back up to take a photo now

[Tomsie]

Done this on a Sunday morning as well, nice hill, although do remember wading through some heather.
Will have to catch up soon Rod.

A very easy climb just all the wet stuff at the long low level bit got a bit tiresome. Must meet up again if not before are you heading to Inchnadamph?

Not sure about Inchnadamf

[Gordie12]

Yip, that was quick.

I think I did it after a fairly dry spell, it was still wet.