Tarmachan Ridge Walk

[stooboy]

Hey all, not really bushcrafty but my mate Bob from work and I went for a dander along Tarmachan Ridge, up by Killin, the route was courtesy of Steven Fallon walking website.

Started Early this morning, the Ben Lawers visitor centre is closed down but ample parking, there was one other car there before us, and two camper vans.

Parking up here you get a good head start on the height, and not long in getting in some good views of loch tay

The ridge was still dusted with snow

Meall nan Tarmachan in the distance yet to be conquered

An Attempt at using the Gorrilla Joby pod on a walking pole but i should really read the manual for the camera as i didnay get the timer right Bob has some pics ill post up later when i get them off him.

At the top of Creag na Caillich i decided it was time for some refreshment now the hard work in gaining hight was over.

Bob was quick to remind me the perils of alcohol on the hills, lowering core temperature and causing dehydration, you might think this is why there is only one of my usual two shot glasses but no, Bob was busy quaffing the other down

We still had a bit of ground to cover before the day was out,

Looking back to Creag na Caillich from Beinn nan Eachan ( i think)

Steep Scramble up Meall Garbh

Really steep, two hands and legs job.

Nearly at the top of Meall nan Tarmachan looking back over some lochs and the peaks we had covered

Finnaly one from the top looking down on lochan na lairige, and you can see Ben Ghlas and Ben Lawers in the distance

Bob has a pic of the final victory whiskey at the top that some friendly irish walkers took of us

it was all downhill back to the car after that, having been a nice clear and rain free day.

 

[Shewie]

Great pics Stu, looks a grand place

Thanks for sharing

 

[gsfgaz]

braw fotees stoo, been up there many a time , camped in the carpark before in minus 20 conditions ... great place

 

[Tricia]

Lovely pics, I`m just up the road from Fionaven and that has a dusting of snow in bits still, too.

 

[Miyagi]

Stunning views Stoo.

Good preparation for the "goat track" - which I expect you to sprint up now.

All the best,

Liam

 

[Barn Owl]

That looked a good day Stoo.

 

[stooboy]

Thanks for replies, ill post up the next dander when i get round to it, think my legs be sore tomorrow.

braw fotees stoo, been up there many a time , camped in the carpark before in minus 20 conditions ... great place

Aye saw a bivvy shaped melt mark in the snow up the hill and thought you might have been there trying to talk bob into the bushcraft way, i.e. camping loch tay night before, bit fishing pack up and then do the walk rather than 2hr drive early doors

Stunning views Stoo.

Good preparation for the "goat track" - which I expect you to sprint up now.

All the best,

Liam

That walk wasn't as steep as the goat track but i was telling bob if i can walk off a 500ft cliff with a 120litre bergen filled with beer, food, water and camping gear, and back, then i think ill manage most munros.

 

[andybysea]

Good stuff Stoo, Good to see some nice bleak scenic shots. Like Liam say's you should fly around those cliffs next week,think you can lead the way, co's i have turned into a one legged, beer drinking,choco eating,soft bloated cup cake!Need to get the will power back out of the cupboard.