Yesterday with Shell heading to bed after a night shift, i decided to take the mutt up Lochnagar. The summit of Lochnagar is Cac Carn Beag and sits at 1,155m. Random trivia - Cac Carn Beag actually translates as 'small cairn of faeces' although i can confirm this is not the case and the summit itself is actually quite rocky. The route to get there from Glenmuick car park is a well trodden path, which gently ascends through some heathery (and midge-tastic) terrain. about 2hrs from the car park saw us on the summit before descending via the same route. On descent i was surprised to find so many people pushing/carrying mountain bikes up the trail and was advised that they would be returning via this track (something to bear in mind) Another point of advice is that the car park ticket machine does not accept notes, coins only. so when i left a note and a fiver under my windscreen wiper, i fully expected to return to a fine but was pleasantly surprised! what awesome people we have working in our national parks! In summary, a great walk, great views, good weather...smiles and waggy tails all round!
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| When you have the right amount of money, but not the right kinda money! |
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| Meggie wondering what the hold up is |
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| Lochnagar - Gorgeous |
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| on the final approach to the summit - no faeces encountered |
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| Me and Meggie on the summit |
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| Meggie and Erica |
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| Back to the car to find this on the windscreen, legends! |
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