Craig of Monievreckie from Aberfoyle
Date: 27 January 2024
Leader: Idris
Grade: B
Number on walk: 14
Length 11.5km. Ascent 490m.
Hills climbed: Craig of Monievreckie, Lime Craig
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Soon after leaving the track, we encountered a fallen tree blocking the path and some childhood tree climbing skills were reqired
With most of the climbing behind us we could see the Craig of Monievreckie summit trig point in the distance
Level ground and striding through the heather to the summit of Craig of Monievreckie
The Lake of Menteith seen from the summit of Craig of Monievreckie
All 14 walkers at the summit of Craig of Monievreckie
The view north from the summit with sunlight on Meall Cala
Loch Katrine and the Glen Finglas Reservoir can be seen as can Ben A’an
The steep descent from Craig of Monievreckie to Lime Craig required great care due to the heather
The view looking West towards Aberfoyle and Loch Ard from the west side of Craig of Monievreckie