The aim of the walk was to reach the saddle of Beinn Dearg. We decided against the summit as we haven't done much walking this year and need to be a bit fitter to tackle the 1084 metres to the top It may be not the highest peak but we started at sea level with the temperature a balmy 18 degrees in the sun and met the snow line and drop in temperature on the way up to the ridge. It's quite a trek. Here is one we did earlier. This time there was more snow and snow melt which made crossing the burns more hazardous! It was a beautiful day and though cold and windy in places it was just the best feeling to be out in the big wide open spaces that I love so much. And of course the coming home to pjs, slippers, a glass of wine and feet up wasn't bad either!
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Annie, I am so impressed - no, amazed - by your energy. That said, the pictures tell me very vividly how much the walk was worthwhile!
Thank you old black. I never start a walk feeling positive! I always feel unfit and not a bit like trudging along in my walking boots! Once I get going I'm so happy and feel as if I've been set free...I can't explain it very well. I just want to go on walking for as long as I can...!
Well done. I have just had my first proper walk of the year (and it was SO hot for April). I need to walk more . . . Yours looks a lot more challenging : )
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