A drive to beyond Fort Augustus had me realising how far we had cycled yesterday.
Anyway, after just a 45 minute journey, Julie and I set off in fine weather up this small hill that qualifies as a 'Marilyn' (a relative hill). There were soon good views down to nearby Loch nan Lann.
Julie got way ahead as I faffed with clothing adjustments on the showery morning.
But the summit never seemed far away.
Here's the view from a promontory on the way up.
And we soon made it to the summit.
We didn't stay long, but a break in the weather did allow a coffee interlude on the way down.
Further down, here's the ford by a small cairn from where steep grassy slopes had earlier led easily to the summit.
Continuing on our 5 km walk, we saw an impressive building in the distance.
We were soon back at the car for lunch in comfort. Others - Sue, Roger, Tom and Paul - lunched elsewhere in a bothy after climbing Stob Ban in the Grey Corries area.
Here's our route - 5 km with 350 metres ascent to the 555 metre summit. It took us little more than 2 hours.
A good choice for a rainy day.
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