Las Ramblas head into the hills
Richard Hawley had arranged to meet us but Lisa pointed him in the the wrong direction we could hear them on a distant peak
Gillian,Alison,Bruce,Marion,June,Dougie,Johnnie
& eventually Neil,Sam & Alfie
take the well worn path to one of Scotland's Iconic Hills
Sean how's the weather looking
The start is a small car park on the A821. After parking
cross the road and follow the well-engineered path as it climbs initially
through forest. The going in places is quite steep,eventually the path leaves
the trees and you get your first clear view of the hill.
With the end of the trees the path changes in character and includes a section of steeper ascent through a rocky cleft before the gradient eases again once the more open hillside is reached. From here a great sweep takes you to the summit area from where the magnificent panorama is based on the foreground view Loch Katrine, which can seen almost in its entirety. The backdrop is made up of many mountains, including a good number of Corbetts and Munros, in a great arc from the south to the northwest.
Sean how's the weather looking
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| "Weather wise it's looking good for today however if your standing about in the car park have a hot drink handy" |
With the end of the trees the path changes in character and includes a section of steeper ascent through a rocky cleft before the gradient eases again once the more open hillside is reached. From here a great sweep takes you to the summit area from where the magnificent panorama is based on the foreground view Loch Katrine, which can seen almost in its entirety. The backdrop is made up of many mountains, including a good number of Corbetts and Munros, in a great arc from the south to the northwest.
After enjoying the view the best way down is to retrace your
steps.
Route
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| Heading through the Woods |
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| Alison hoping it's not much further to the Top |
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| Looking down on Loch Achray |
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| Alfie claims the summit for Las Ramblas |
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| Loch Katrine |
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| Discussions begin as to who has brought the best snack's |
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| Dougie & June hold a summit meeting |
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| Ben A'an from Loch Katrine |
Time to head back down for a Pint & perhaps a Sticky Toffee Pudding or two in
The Lade Inn.
