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Newly joined this website and have just climbed my first Munro in preparation for Kilimanjaro in November! Decided to start with Mount Keen as it is closest to home and looked like an easy start for my Dad and I.
We left the car park in Invermark at 11.45am after a lazy morning and a long, windy drive down to the Glen. Aware of the lateness of our arrival and the 5-7 hour advised walk time, we set off at a fast pace up the Glen towards Queens Well.
Reaching Queens Well at 12.30 for a spot of lunch and the views!
- Queens Well
We rushed up past Invermark cottage and up the zig-zags, eventually slowing the pace realizing we were making great time and would be back long before dark.
- On the Ascent
On the Ascent
- Resting on the ascent
After nearly being blown off the top we reached the summit cairn at 2pm, enjoying the blustery views for half an hour before beginning our descent.
At the Summit:
- At the Summit
- At the Summit
The descent, apart from spotting an Adder on the way down, was pretty uneventful. The walk back from the cottage to the car felt like it would never end but we arrived at 20 past 4. Think we walked too quickly thinking we didn't have enough time, at least we know for next time!
All in all a great first day and Munro can't wait to get out to Dreish and Mayar on Monday!