I walked to the top of Meall an t Seallaid in March of this year.
The weather was cold and cloudy, with no views at the top.
Forecast was good for today so I drove up to Balquidder, parked at the old graveyard, had the obligatory look at the grave of Rob Roy and started walking about 8.30.


Rob Roy grave by robert irvine, on Flickr

After a steep but short climb through the trees you arrive at Creag an Tuirc, a grassy knoll atop a crag, the ancient rallying place of Clan MacLaren.
The view along Loch Voil was stunning.
Sat for a little while, it was so peaceful.

Creag an Tuirc view by robert irvine, on Flickr

Left the viewpoint and followed a rough path for a short distance through the trees before emerging out onto the open hillside.
Steep initial section up to around 500 metres, then it eases off.
Ground was reasonably dry, only a few slightly boggy bits on the upper slopes.
I basically followed the fence all the way up to the summit.
It tends to disappear a bit on the upper slopes, but you can always pick out the old posts in the distance.
Navigation was not a problem in this weather, I had the summit in view for a while.

Loch Voil by robert irvine, on Flickr

Mother and child by robert irvine, on Flickr

Waterfall ( no water ) by robert irvine, on Flickr

Meall an t-Seallaidh summit by robert irvine, on Flickr

Ben More and Stob Binnein by robert irvine, on Flickr

I'm looking at ewe by robert irvine, on Flickr

Almost there by robert irvine, on Flickr

A small herd of deer crossed in front of me just before the summit.

Oh deer by robert irvine, on Flickr

Close up by robert irvine, on Flickr

Trig point by robert irvine, on Flickr

Slight breeze at the top.
Took some photos then found a nice sheltered spot and had a seat for a good 30 minutes or so, why hurry.

Loch Earn, Ben Vorlich, Stuc a Chroin and Beinn Each by robert irvine, on Flickr


Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin by robert irvine, on Flickr

Loch Earn by robert irvine, on Flickr

Creag Mac Ranaich and beyond by robert irvine, on Flickr

Lawers range by robert irvine, on Flickr

Breadalbane by robert irvine, on Flickr

Bridge of Orchy direction by robert irvine, on Flickr

Ben Ledi and Benvane by robert irvine, on Flickr

Stob a Choin by robert irvine, on Flickr

Headed south east along the ridge for a bit before dropping down to Creag Mhullaich.
Found a nice spot to sit and just admired the view for a while.

Stuc a Chroin by robert irvine, on Flickr

Ben Vorlich, pointy from this angle by robert irvine, on Flickr

Beinn Each by robert irvine, on Flickr

Walker approaching summit, Ben Vorlich by robert irvine, on Flickr

View to Kinghouse hotel by robert irvine, on Flickr

Loch Lubnaig direction by robert irvine, on Flickr

Cut across the hillside, ferns are knee high already and back into the trees at the bottom corner.
Sat at the view point again for a little break.
I spent as much time sitting as I did walking.
Down to the church again for the drive home.
Cracking little walk, weather was great.