Ben Lui and Beinn a’ Chleibh
Date: 03 June 2023
Leader: Sieglinde
Grade: A+
Number on walk: 8
Length 11 km. Ascent 1110 m.
Hills climbed: Ben Lui, Beinn a’ Chleibh
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Crossing the River Lochy at the start of the walk presented no problems as there was very little water
A mosquito feasting on a member of our group
We usually have several photographs taken during the ascent of a hill but clouds of midges and mosquitos, like this one, deterred all but our most enthusiastic photographers from stopping
A view looking back to the north summit of Ben Lui from the highest point on the summit ridge
Our group on the summit of Ben Lui
The initial descent from Ben Lui involved crossing several large rocks
We could see our next hill, Beinn a' Chleibh, not too far away with Loch Awe beyond
Approaching the col between Ben Lui and Bein a’ Chleibh
The summit of Beinn a’ Chleibh
We rested here as there were mercifully few midges – just non-biting flies
A last look at the view west from Beinn a’ Chleibh
Loch Awe dominates the view and half the Cruachan horseshoe is visible on the right