Friday 28 April 2023 - Craiganour (6) - Stob na Cruaiche

Cloud beyond Rannoch Forest

Whilst Sue chose another train ride to explore the dizzy heights of Beinn na Lap, I joined Robin, Keith, Carol, David, Tom and Mac for a stroll along the Stob na Cruaiche ridge to its 739 metre summit overlooking Rannoch Moor.

Deer, lizards, a small adder, and fabulous views saw us over some modest peat hags on our way to the summit for lunch.

Julie would have been seen far below on her own little summit, Leathad Mor, had we chosen the right timing for binoculars.

A steep, tussocky descent to a track saw us back at our starting point, Rannoch Station, by 5pm after another day of excellent weather.

Today's walk was about 17km, taking about 5.5 hours. 

Later - More pictures from today:

Setting off from Rannoch Station (Glasgow 87, Fort William 35)

Climbing through the forest above Dubh Lochan.

Looking back towards Loch Rannoch.

On or near the summit of Meall Liath na Doire

How many different mosses and lichens here?

In Memory of John MacLaren and Constance Pearson

Here's the view towards Rannoch from the memorials, with David in traditional pose.

We reassembled on Meall a'Bhurich.

Before marching to the summit of Stob na Cruaiche (739 metres).

There were extensive views over Rannoch Moor towards Black Mount.

Then a steep descent to the north led to a good forest track all the way back to Rannoch Station.

Spot the train! Deltic Class? No, it has gone! Spot Schiehallion?

The hotel at Rannoch Station

Today's route - 17km, 650 metres ascent, 6 hours.

Plenty of time for a pre dinner aperitif.