tommy kelly

“Autumn on the way” day 5

tommykelly3 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:10:54 +0000

Kinlochleven to Fort william 14mls of relatively easy walking to finish, as a solo hiker I personally find spring & autumn on the west highland way most enjoyable.

Ben nevis

finishing point

“Autumn on the way” day 4

tommykelly3 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:38:23 +0000

Loch tulla to Kinlochleven 15-18mls, after another cold blustery night with strong winds from the west, the Rannoch moor looked rather splendid in full autumn colour.

river B'a

Stob dearg

Kings house

“Autumn on the way” day3

tommykelly3 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:45:54 +0000

Beinglas campsite to loch tulla 20+mls, this section of the way can be breathtaking with stunning view’s of Ben More, Stob Binnein & Ben Lui, with heavy rain overnight & a drop in temperature, conditions on the way are especially damp. This can be challenging for backpackers with sodden gear.

old viaduct

loch tulla

akto

“Autumn on the way” day 2

tommykelly3 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:45:51 +0000

The first day was 22mls from Milngavie to Milarrochy campsite , I personally find a very warm welcome & excellent facilities at this site. The second day was also 20+mls up to Beinglas campsite, with the weather conditions only light rain & no midges the trekking was enjoyable.

rowardennan

war memorial

Inversnaid falls

“Autumn on the way” day 1

tommykelly3 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:59:34 +0000

“starting point”

mugdock wood

Dumgoyne hill

Conic hill

“Autumn on the way”

tommykelly3 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:51:37 +0000

Hi folks, back again with another trip up the west highland way, this time in early October. Last year I completed the way in early spring with a glorious warm day at Fort William to finish, so with that still fresh in the memory I departed Milngavie last sunday morning wondering what I would encounter on the way.

“Birthday Boy” 2 years of age………

tommykelly3 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:31:36 +0000

“Ben Vorlich & Stuc a’ Chroin” loch earn

tommykelly3 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:43:34 +0000

Ben Vorlich (3231ft) & Stac a Chroin (3198ft) to the south of loch earn can be very popular peaks, although extremely southern both munros offer a challenging climb.Ben Vorlich is a steep climb with huge scree slopes over looking Meall nan Fearna & Beinn Domhnuill as you ascend to the summit. The views from the top can be stunning in good visibility with the lawers range to the north. By crossing the Bealach an Dubh Choirein to Stac a Chroin the northern buttress is a scramble over boulders & loose scree with several paths leading to the summit ridge.

Ben Vorlich

summit view at (750m)

Stac a Chroin

several cairns on summit

“Beinn Bhuidhe & Stac a’ Chuirn”

tommykelly3 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:29:17 +0000

Beinn Bhuidhe (3110ft) to the north of loch fyne lies the most isolated peak in the cowal & arrochar alps range. The munro is accessable from glen shira or via glen fyne, best to leave until clear weather is forecasted for navigation & breathtaking views over loch fyne & loch awe to the nwest.

view of Beinn Damhain

view of summit from meall an daimh (753m)

summit (3110ft)

loch awe & surrounding mountains

Stac a' Chuirn summit

“Ben Vorlich, Loch Lomond”

tommykelly3 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:23:03 +0000

Ben Vorlich (3093ft) a munro offering superb views over loch sloy, loch lomond & surrounding mountains. Ben Vane, Ben Narnain & Ben Ime the highest munro at (3316ft) in the Arrochar alps.

loch sloy dam

view of loch sloy

view of loch lomond

(a cauld trig point)