After a Board meeting in Huntly I forgot how far it is from there to Inverness, but headed there and onto Strathconon for some hillwalking fun. Camped at the end of the road - ticks not pictured!
Quite a long circuit, but the weather held off after the first hour, so a good day.
Heading up the Loch
Past the top of the Loch
Looking back to the Loch
And the rather wet path.
Coire Mhoraigein
The way forward. Bac an Eich up on the left, though still not visible
And from the top of the Coire looking North
And then the top - not much else to picture on the way up. Very blowy up here.
Distant hills
And the descent. Should have gone straight ahead, but the ridge on the left was too inviting, so I got some extra milage in.
Top of Gleann Chorainn - the easy option.
Not a bad spot for some lunch.
Looking back up Gleann Chorainn - quite a long walk
And the way forward, back to camp.
Back beside the Loch - just some more miles to trudge
Campsite at last.
And relax
The next day I had hoped to get in Meallan nan Uan and Sgurr a'Mhuilinn - made a start.
Not too challenging a wee walk.
However - this and strong winds made me think twice
Once I got a phone signal I checked the forecast - Gale force winds all day - I gave up.
Will have to return to this one.