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Ben A'an

Route: Ben A'an

Date walked: 25/05/2012

Time taken: 3 hours

Distance: 3.7km

Heard this was a super walk and it did not disappoint. The trip from Edinburgh was selected to co-inside with a sunny day and this one could not be better. This was to be the first Mountain experience for our King of Numpties (Alan) as he is affectionately known .... it may be his last. To be fair he did not moan for the first 2 minutes however then came the climb. Chuckly Bear (Robert) and myself (Dunny) did our best to coax Al up the path. We were led by Alfie the Border Terrier who thoroughly enjoyed the climb (he appreciated the stream that ran almost the full route. It took us about 1 1/2 hours to reach the summit and the views from the top were stunning. The temperature by midday was about 27 C. I'm sure Al really did enjoy it although he did mention that it would have been easier to buy a postcard. It was a bit easier going down although caution had to be taken. Good to have a car park at the bottom and only a 1/2 mile to the lovely little pub for a refreshing lager shandy.
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A wee rest at the bridge up the forrest
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The first open view of Ben A'an
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Alfie looks at the panorama
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Chucks heads for the top
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The Numpties at the top (with Alf)
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Loch Katrine
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The descent
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Al and his conquest
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Final jump for home
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West Highland Way - Our Story

Attachment(s) Date walked: 26/04/2010
Distance: 150km
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Activity: Mountaineer
Mountain: Schehallion
Place: Abington
Gear: n/a
Member: n/a
Ideal day out: Munro's on a nice day otherwise Pentlands or beach with Border Terrier

Munros: 113
Fionas: 4
Donalds: 4
Wainwrights: 12
Hewitts: 12
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2012

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Distance: 3.7 km

2010

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Distance: 150 km


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