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Majestic Stags and Long Slogs at Lochnagar

Majestic Stags and Long Slogs at Lochnagar


Postby willsdad » Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:57 pm

Route description: White Mounth Munros, Glen Muick

Munros included on this walk: Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch, Càrn a' Choire Bhòidheach, Càrn an t-Sagairt Mòr, Lochnagar

Date walked: 14/07/2017

Time taken: 8 hours

Distance: 29 km

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After reading the 'Multi-Munro Routes' article I thought I'd give it a whirl.

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Spittal of Glenmuick car park.

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On route up Lochnagar.

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Stunning Lochnagar.

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The first deer I saw.

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Here come the boys!

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Lochnagar summit.

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Does my bum look big in this?

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1 down....

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2 down...

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3 down...

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4 down...

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I can see no.5!

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5 down..... Woohoo :D

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Far to late to be following the lochside path.....flash makes it look worse than it was!

After the 5 Munros, the walk back to the car park was a bit of a slog for me. Enjoyed the challenge though!
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Re: Majestic Stags and Long Slogs at Lochnagar

Postby larry groo » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:06 am

Congrats on a Classic!

:clap:
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Re: Majestic Stags and Long Slogs at Lochnagar

Postby Inkedhayles » Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:18 pm

Looks amazing, I was considering trying this route this weekend!
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Re: Majestic Stags and Long Slogs at Lochnagar

Postby willsdad » Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:22 pm

Inkedhayles wrote:Looks amazing, I was considering trying this route this weekend!


Just don't set off at 4.30 in the afternoon! It's a bit dark on the return path.
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