Beinn Eibhinn, Aonach Beag and Geal-charn
Back at the start of that track again, across the River Spean. But this time we had bikes! |
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Same track, but so much quicker. On the way in we could see the usual suspects, Beinn a Chlachair on the right without snow, and Creag Pitridh and Geal Charn on the left. |
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Fine spot for the tent. Beinn Eibhinn just visible in the distance. |
Camping under the shoulder of Beinn a Chlachair, with Creag Pitridh behind |
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Beer and whisky drunk, it's off to bed. |
The sun is up, morning has broken (a while ago), and our hill is still under that cloud. |
Bikes still there, time for breakfast. |
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And off we go. That is the other side of Beinn a Chlachair, as we crossed the Alt Cam before the start of the real climb. |
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Onward and upward, as we start the serious business of getting up Sron an Fhuarain. Behind us lies Glen Spean, Beinn a Chlachair on the right, and in front of it the cliffs of Meall Nathrach. Sounds like we're off to Mordor! |
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That's where we are going. |
This may be the top of Beinn Eibhinn |
Or this might be it? |
Well one of them was the top. Let's go on. |
Ridge just descended from Eibhinn, or was this the way down? |
Another look back at Eibhinn. |
Back to Glen Spean from the Beleach between Beinn Eibhinn and Aonach Beag. Bikes and cars are away down there somewhere. |
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And the ascent to Aonach Beag, as the mist swirled |
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South to Ben Alder on the left and Beinn a Chumhainn on the right. |
View back to Eibhinn from the top of Beag |
Look, the cairn at the top |
And then the mist cleared. Beinn Eibhinn in all it's glory. Just done that. |
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And looking North we can see Beinn a Chlachair on the left and Geal-charn in the middle. We decided just to pop up that one too, how could we resist. |
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Geal-charn starts to loom up |
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Magnificent |
Nearing the top of Geal-charn, with Eibhinn and Aonach Beag behind us |
Top of Geal-charn, with Eibhinn and Aonach Beag behind us+ |
Ben Alder looking big |
After descending into the Alt Cam, a last look at Eibhinn before we round the bend and head for the bikes |
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