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Vlog of Hike:
Beinn an Lochain
Commitments on Saturday afternoon meant I was searching for somewhere where a short day could be enjoyed. It had been a few years since I had last headed up the fine mountain of Beinn an Lochain an I as off early to meet Gerry in Arrochar where we ditched my car and jumped in to his (a real car
).
Away from the layby before sunrise and we were soon across the wee boggy section and on the hills ridgeline, heading upwards. No walk in required and height is quickly gained. The clouds were whisking about a little and gave a great atmospheric feel, especially as we watched the sunrise over the Arrochar Alps. Up we went and although this was done in the winter, there was a lack of snow (it arrived later than usual this year!!). The ridge line is fantastic and although only a short hike this is a great outing. There are places though where under a coating of snow a slip would be serious with some long run outs on either side. The ridge narrows and notches as it approached the summit and today, this meant heading into the clag
We spent a short time on the summit, but the clag only briefly broke to reveal the fine views , so eventually we turned around and headed back down the way we had ascended.
Once we descended a little the views opened up and as sods law dictates , the clag cleared, so although we never got the view up top, the views on the descent were fantastic. Another fine day in the Arrochar Alps and it was capped of perfectly with a bacon buttie and fine coffee back down on the loch side
some snaps :
Rest and Be Thankfull by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
Arrochar Alps by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
Beinn an Lochain by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
Cobbler by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
Arrochar Alps by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
morning light by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
mountaineer by
Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr
