Walk Bidean nam Bian Glencoe Scotland

Walk Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe, Scotland.

What can I say about this truly magnificent mountain, Bidean nam Bian, other than it is one of the classic hill walks in Scotland. Glencoe is one of those magical places that even now, when I walk there, the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.

There are many routes up this truly massive mountain, but on this day we chose to ascend Stob Coire nan Lochan via a superb path past trickling waterfalls. Conditions above the snow line certainly changed, but the beautiful sunshine gave some warmth from the biting wind.

Scotlands hills are accessible, but demand that the correct clothing and equipment be used as changes in the weather can be merciless.




Mountain Information, Glencoe, Scotland.


Stob Coire nan Lochan, Glencoe.


Stob Coire nan Lochan, Glencoe, Argyll.


Aonach Eagach Ridge, Glencoe.


Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe, Scotland.


Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg.


Beinn a' Bheithir from Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe.


Classic Bumslides in Glencoe!



Ridge Walking in Glencoe. Watch out for the Cornice!

A truly fantastic day in Glencoe is invariably followed by a pint at the Clachaig or the Kings House, and this day was no exception! The best book I have read on the infamous Massacre of Glencoe is that written by John Prebble the eminent historian. It is a sobering read.

Walk Beinn Mheadhoin Ardgour Scotland

Walk Beinn Mheadhoin, Ardgour, Scotland.

Not one of the most popular hills in Ardgour, with many preferring the more shapely Garbh Bheinn or Beinn Resipol, Beinn Mheadhoin provides a challenge when there's snow on the hill! Classified as a Graham, between 2000 and 2500 feet, it is a nice walk with views South to the hills of Mull and on a good day as far as Glencoe.


Bog Asphodel on Beinn Mheadhoin, Ardgour.

The bog asphodel shows how to survive in a harsh climate. The seeds fall onto the frozen snow and are spread far and wide by the prevailing winds.


View from Beinn Mheadhoin, Ardgour.



Nothing saps the strength quite like snow with a crust on top which gives way under your feet, with that awful thud! Norrie finding it tough on Beinn Mheadhoin!


View South from Beinn Mheadhoin.


Winter Walking Ardgour

Walk Ben More Mull Scotland

Walk Ben More, Mull, Scotland.

Ben More on the Isle of Mull, is one of the most prized mountains in Scotland. The only munro on Mull, it often ends up as the last hill on the munro baggers lists. It is invariably climbed from Loch na Keal, including A'Chioch on the ascent. I would suggest adding the graham of Beinn Fhada to the round, to provide tremendous views of the mountain.


Ulva from Beinn Fhada, Isle of Mull.


Climbing on Mull.


Bheinn Fhada, Isle of Mull.


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