by Myth » Fri May 08, 2009 9:48 am
Hello and welcome.
Paul covered reservations on CMD - its a seriously big day. I hate Ben Nevis (never seen much further than my nose on top), and with that much height gained and lost my knees have suffered terribly...
The lost valley offers a very good compromise for mixed ability parties. It's a relatively simple donder up from the car park, that should suit everyone, and get legs stretched, and the valley makes a great picnic stop (with some camping/bouldering/wildlife watching opportunities mixed in depending on preferences). As Paul says the scree slope at the back is less than lovely, but makes a good turn back point for those who don't feel the need to push on.
Makes a great winter walk too - although the approach through the gorge can be a little nervous when it's icy.