Ben A'an

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

"Weather wise it's looking good for today however if your
standing about in the car park have a hot drink handy"

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.

After enjoying the view the best way down is to retrace your steps.

Route

Heading through the Woods

Alison hoping it's not much further to the Top

Looking down on Loch Achray

Alfie claims the summit for Las Ramblas 

Loch Katrine



Discussions begin as to who has brought the best snack's

Dougie & June hold a summit meeting

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.

http://www.theladeinn.com/