Ring of Steall...

Yesterday (30th Aug 2018) me and Dougal finally made the drive North up to

Glen Nevis. After weeks of chatting about it we decided that it was the best day to do the mighty Ring of Steall. Hoping that with the summer holidays over and it being midweek the route would be less busy.

Myself on the Steall bridge...

Making good time up by Loch Lomond and through Glencoe we arrived in the carpark just shortly before 10:00. We immediately donned rucksacks and headed off along the track towards Steall Falls. After passing a group tourists fully clad in midge spacesuits (totally unnecessary) we were up against our first objective of the day. The Steall wire bridge. With one wire for feet and one for each hand we bounced across the river with little difficulties as the paparazzi watched on. From here it was just a short walk to Steall falls. Here we had to boulder hop across the river below the falls before reaching the swamp of a foot path from which our day would eventually commence.

Dougal on the Steall bridge...

With the swamp now behind us we were now on the excellent path zig-zagging South-West before reaching the South ridge of An Gearanach. Once here we passed a curious couple of chaps making sandwiches and dressed in their finest denim. An initial slog to start with we reached the summit at 11:45. Within two hours of leaving the car. Our first Munro of the day at a height of 982 metres. The English translation of this peak, apparently, is 'The Complainer' and I can assure you that there was a complaint or two on the ascent of this particular mountain.

Dougal on the crest of An Garbhanach...

Once here we had a quick break to refuel and allow Dougal to eat his devilishly expensive, green welly acquired, beef and horseradish pieces. Devastating when you forget to pack your home made lunch! With fantastic visibility all around we set off once more. Heading South we sampled our first scrambling of the day over the top of An Garbanach before arriving down at the bealach a Chadha Riabhaich. From this low point it was a fairly straight forward ascent before we arrived on our second Munro of the day at 12:32. At 981 metres Stob Coire a Chairn is Scotlands 171st highest mountain. From the top we were rewarded with excellent views in every direction. Able to make out all of the Mamore Munros and with a fantastic view to the North of the mighty Ben Nevis.

Looking back to An Gearanach from ascent of Am Bodach...

From the summit we headed South-West descending to the base of our third Munro of the day, Am Bodach 1,032 metres. A steep path with the odd piece of grade 1 scrambling thrown in we make quick progress and arrive on the summit at 13:22. Within an hour of leaving our last one. We have now managed to bag three Munros and done a fair chunk of the route within three and a half hours of leaving the car. We set off this time heading West-North-West.

Dougal approaching the 'Devils Ridge'...

Myself having a leap on the 'Devils Ridge'...

Our next summit is unfortunately not a Munro but a Munro top. Sitting at the lofty height of 1,001 metres Sgor an Iubhair was demoted in 1997. You can thank those pesky buggers at the Scottish Mountaineering Club! A separate mountain and a sure Munro in my eyes. Anyhow, we manage to reach the summit at 13:59 where we stop for a well deserved second lunch (Merry and Pippin would oblige). From here the views West to Stob Ban really highlight the rugged beauty of this mountain. One for the future. Looking south the serrated ridge of the Aonach Eagach is unmistakeable. We now have the menacingly titled 'Devils Ridge' between us and our final summit of the day.

Putting a cairn on Sgurr a' Mhaim...

Sticking to the crest of this ridge provides the odd move and short section of classic grade 1 scrambling. Although the scrambling is of good quality it is much tamer than the name would imply. We make quick progress and take on the difficulties with the odd tiger leap before arriving at the Bealach a' Chip. From here we start the last steep ascent of the day (or so we think) and arrive at the summit of Sgurr a' Mhaim at 14:53. At a height of 1,099 metres this is our fourth, and highest, Munro of the day. We sit down and have a ponder about the descent from here and back to the car. We decide that the North-West ridge is probably the safest descent. Don't quite fancy falling down An Steall waterfall today.

After placing the customary stone on the summit cairn we start our descent of this quartzite capped mountain and make our way slowly back down to Glen Nevis. We eventually arrive at the lower falls car park some time later. After watching a couple of hippies taking a lunge off the Nevis falls we begin our 3km trek over undulating terrain along the minor road back towards the car park. We arrive shortly after 17:00, 7 hours and 40 minutes after leaving the car earlier in the day.

Descending the quartzite capped summit of Sgurr a' Mhaim...

Another classic Scottish mountain day in the bag. Perhaps only bettered if it was in winter conditions.

Distance - 16km's.
Height Gain - 1,600 metres.
Munros (4) - An Gearanach 982m
                     Stob Choire a' Chairn 981m
                     Am Bodach 1,032m
                     Sgurr a' Mhaim 1,099m
Time taken: 7 hours 40 minutes from car to car.

Meall nan Tarmachan...

Boys at the start of the track...

This Saturday just past (25th August 2018) me and Aj finally managed to take the boys up their first Munro! After managing their way up a host of local hills like Ben Bowie, Conic Hill and the fine Ben Ann we decided it was time. We decided that Meall nan Tarmachan 1,044 metres would be the ideal Munro due to the high starting elevation and that the walk was roughly around 7km.

Boys at the summit of their first Munro...

We left the house and headed North up by Loch Lomond. Enjoying the views down the Loch before passing through Crianlarich and the Falls of Dochart before arriving at Ben Lawers car park shortly before 11am. We immediately got our bags on and headed West. Passing through some magnificent heather clad hills we slowly progressed upwards, one contour at a time. By the time the watch read 13:00 we were tucked down on the slopes eating lunch and enjoying the view down to Loch Tay. Once the boys had finished we set off and after a brief jaunt we had rounded the 700metre countour and headed Northwards up the broad ridge arriving at the South top at a height of 923 metres.

After another pit stop here for some water we started descending. When we finally arrived at the low point we stopped for some food to refuel and let the boys have a leg rest before the last steep ascent. From here we ascended quickly and finally reached the summit at 15:00. At 1,044 metres above sea level this makes it the 89th highest mountain in the British Isles. We were rewarded with extensive views in all directions. To the South-West, the sprawling Tarmachan ridge. To the South, running North-East, an extensive view of the totally unspoilt Loch Tay. A quick bite to eat, a stone put on the cairn and a couple of summit shots we decided that it was time to start descending.

We made quick time in descent. Mainly trying to keep up with the boys who decided that jumping and running was the best way to descend. We rolled past the end of the track towards the car park at 18:00. Six hours after we set off. With only one or two minor complaints about tired legs the boys did fantastic. The snacks certainly worked wonders.

A first Munro in the bag for the boys and hoping to add another soon...

Route profile...

Munro: Meall nan Tarmachan.
Distance: 7.5km.
Time: 6 hours.

Laying Crianlarich to Rest...

Josh on the summit of An Caisteal...

Monday just passed (20th August) myself and Josh headed up to Crianlarich to finally finish off the last two Munros in the group that I had left to do. These were An Caisteal (995 metres) and Beinn a' Chroin (942 metres). We caught the train from Helensburgh Upper and arrived in Crianlarich around 10am. After a quick roll and sausage (square) in the station tea room we made the trek through the local woodland and crossed the river Falloch to reach the foot of An Caisteal. Having been turned back from here earlier in the year with poor winter weather I was not about to be beat back a second time.

We contoured South-West around the mountain and climbed the steep North-Western slopes before finally reaching Twistin Hill and the long wide ridge leading to the summit of the first Munro. From the ridge we had grand views South-West to the Munro of Beinn Chabhair and views East to the mighty Ben More. We carried on along the ridge gradually gaining height and passing the castellated top which gives the mountain its name before we finally arrived on our first Munro of the day, An Caisteal.

Route taken...

Once on the summit we had some food and eyed up our next objective. Beinn a' Chroin. After we had eaten we headed South-South-East, descending down to the Bealach Buidhe which sits at an elevation of 805 metres. Once here we had a quick breather before heading up the steep Western edge of the mountain before following the undulating ridge to reach the true summit of Beinn a' Chroin and our second munro of the day. From here we headed North-East and picked up the descent path.

After a fairly quick descent we reached the coire floor and carried on along the boggy 'path' before picking up the new hydro/land rover track back to the tree line. A last crossing of the river Falloch we followed the track back through the local woodland and back to the main village of Crianlarich.

Once here we dropped in to the local pub to claim our free pints as we had taken photos of one another on the local hills. Well deserved, and needed.

After Work Wander up Beinn Chabhair...

Dougal below the summit...

Last month (6th July 2018) myself and Dougal managed to escaped work and headed for the hills. We decided to climb the Munro of Beinn Chabhair. We decided on this Munro as it was one that neither of us had climbed and it was within close proximity of work.

We parked up at the layby and headed up the land rover track alongside the Allt a' Chuillin. Once the land rover track had run out we headed up the steep North-East slopes to eventually reach the wide ridge and path which ascends up the other side of the mountain from Bheinn Ghlas. This was a welcome relief after the slog up the slopes and we finally reached the 933 metre summit and were rewarded with extensive views in all directions. Due to the sun being out, humidity being high and the watch reading the back of eight we decided to descend. We made quick progress back down the slopes and eventually reached the car roughly four hours after we set off and with another Munro in the bag.

Route taken...

Doggos Bag Their First Munro...

Doggos on approach to the summit...

Back in June (24th) myself and Jennifer managed to make the most of the sunny weather and decided to bag the outlying Munro of Beinn Bhuidhe. Beinn Bhuidhe is considered one of the Arrochar Alps' Munros but is separated from the main group by the long Glen Fyne. Sitting at the top of Loch Fyne the summit is 948 metres above sea level.

We parked up at the access point in Glen Fyne and headed up the West bank of the River Fyne. After 7km and a few jumps in the river by the dogs we reached the cottage at Inverchorochan. From here we headed West up the Allt na Faigh waterfall. Part way up the waterfall we found some rock pools which were perfect for the dogs to have a quick cool down in.

When we finally exited the waterfall we arrived at a small, flat clearing South-West of the summit and were faced with a steep climb before reaching the main summit ridge. Once along this we arrived at the summit and had some well deserved food whilst taking in the views from all directions. A first for both the doggos (Leon and Lola)

The route taken...

Once we arrived back at the clearing we made our way down the long (newly created) hydro track which heads down the West side of Newton Hill before reaching the glen floor and the long walk back to the car.

Family Jaunt up Ben Ann...

Joshua heading up, or down..?

Back in May (19th) me and Aj decided that we were due a family day out on the hills. Since the boys had already been up Ben Bowie and Conic Hill we settled on Ben Ann.
Ben Ann is a small mountain in the heart of the Trossachs National park and sits at an elevation of 454 metres.

We headed up the standard route and were soon rewarded with fantastic views down the length of Loch Katrine. Henry then treated the descent as a race and we were back in the car within an hour of leaving the summit.

North Coast 900...

Wooded shores above Loch Maree..

Back in April myself and Aj decided to finally take the boys on a road trip. It was decided that we would do the North Coast 500 with some added extras of passing through Glencoe and driving down the length of the Caledonian Canal.

We spent 5 days and 4 nights on the route and seen some fantastic sites. We camped the first night in Glen Shiel. Second night we stayed in the Torridon youth hostel. The third night we camped on the windy North coast at Durness and on the last night we stayed in a camping pod above Loch Ness. By the time we arrived home we had amassed 920 miles!

We each took far too many photos to put them all on here but I recommend you get out and experience the route for your self...

Camping pod above Loch Ness...

4 down 3 to go...

Today (23rd August) I managed to get back out in to the highlands with Josh and tick another two Munros off the list. We chose Crianlarich as we had five Munros left to climb having done Ben More and Stob Binnien last year. We decided on Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean and caught the 06:30 train.

Near the summit of Beinn Tulaichean...

It was 08:00 by the time we were on the land rover track and moving quick up through Coire Ardrain. From here we headed up the steep North East slopes of Grey Height and finally arrived on the top at 09:39. Once here we had a quick drinks break and headed off along the wide and snaking ridge towards Cruach Ardrain. Moving quickly again we eventually arrived at the summit of our first Munro shortly after 11:00. Once here the cloud began to lift revealing all the surrounding Munros and providing excellent visibility all around.

We left Cruach Ardrain shortly afterwards and headed down to the bealach between the two Munros and started heading up the easy slope towards the second Munro, Beinn Tulaichean. We made quick progress and reached the summit at 11:55.Two mountains before midday. We discussed maybe heading over and doing Beinn a' Chroin and An Caisteal but decided to save them for another day. At the summit we had some lunch before retracing our steps all the way back to Grey Height.

From here we followed an alternative path down the North slopes and after trampling through boggy forest we picked up the land rover track and made our way back to Crianlarich village.

So four of the seven Crianlarich hills down and three more to go.

Route profile...

Distance: 16.7km.
Height gain: 1,060 metres.
Munros  - 2, Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean.
Time: 7.5 hours.

Bridge of Orchy mountain day...

Yesterday (August 17th 2017) I managed to get out in to the highlands and tick another two Munros from the list. I decided on Bridge of Orchy to climb Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh.

Early view of the 2 Munros...

I cycled up to Helensburgh upper train station and caught the 06:30 train and arrived at Bridge of Orchy at 08:20. By 08:25 I was on the walk in and making quick progress up the Coire An Dothaidh arriving at the cairn on the bealach between the two Munros an hour after setting off.

Wanting to maintain the pace I headed off due South along the Am Fiaclach ridge arriving on the summit of Bein Dorain at roughly 10:15. Once at the cairn the rain had not persisted so I about turned and ran most of the way down to the Bealach for a quick drink break. Whilst at the bealach I met a Swedish couple and spent a few minutes discussing cycling routes in Sweden and Denmark. Future trip perhaps...

I left the bealach at 10:45 and moved quickly up and through the uneventful coire reidh arriving on the summit of Beinn an Dothaidh at 11:18. I spent 5 minutes on the summit having a quick drink and inhaled a sandwich before heading off again. I ran most of the way down to the bealach before descending back in to coire an dothaidh and arrived back at the train station at 12:22. Just less than 4 hours after departing.

Distance: 13km.
Munros - 2, Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh.
Height gain: 1,100 metres.
Time: 4 hours.

Birds eye route profile...

Another good mountain day and hopefully not too long before the next...

Rannoch Wall...

Darren ready for the walk in...

Yesterday (May 9th 2017) myself and Darren headed up to Glencoe in order to find out what the climbing would be like on Buachaille Etive Mors Rannoch wall. With wall to wall sunshine we left the car park and headed towards 'the Buachaille'.

After 7+ days of hot sunshine the walk across the moorland to the base of curved ridge was pleasant and after 1.5 hours or so we were at the base of Rannoch wall. Another two climbers turned up and started on the crag classic that is Agags Groove so myself and Darren opted for January Jigsaw S 4a.

Spot the climbers high up on Rannoch Wall...

Darren took the lead and set off up the 1st pitch. After following Darren up I led off up the 2nd pitch and arrived at the joint belay off Agags and January Jigsaw. Fantastic views all around. After admiring the view Darren climbed the 3rd pitch before I led the final pitch to reach the upper section of Crowberry Ridge. We were soon descending down Curved Ridge and finally arrived back at the base of Rannoch wall.

Darren, 3rd pitch of January Jigsaw...

Once we arrived another group of 4 decided to head up Agags. Rather than hang about and wait for Agags to become free I set off up the 1st pitch of Satans Slit VS 4c. Easy climbing on some utterly crap rock and I finally arrived at the belay. Once Darren arrived at the belay he headed straight off up the 2nd pitch. A better pitch with an airy and atmospheric traverse to arrive at another joint belay ledge with Agags. By now the sun had vanished round the other side of the mountain so we decided to jump the queue of 4 and head direct up the final 2 pitched of Agags Groove. I set off quickly and led the last 2 pitches in one before Darren followed me up and we arrived back on the upper reaches of Crowberry ridge. From here we quickly descended back down Curved ridge to grab our bags and head straight back to the car. A quick splash in the river and we were heading back South along Loch Lomond and homeward bound...

More climbing...

The last few days I have managed to get out climbing again with Darren. Making the most of the dry spring weather we have managed to get some bouldering and trad climbing done.

Darren cruising up 'Not Easy Contract'...

This past Friday (14th April 2017) we headed to Wolfcrag. A bouldering crag in Bridge of Allan. Here I climbed 11 problems between f3 and 6b.

Then today (17th April 2017) we headed to Cambusbarron Quarry for a session of trad.

Here we managed to tick off:
Not Easy Contract E1 5b
Easy Contract HVS 5b
The Doobie Brothers E1 5b
Gobi Roof E2 5c

The Souter...

This Monday just passed (10th April 2017) I managed to get out for my first days rock climbing of the year. Myself and Darren decided to head East to chase the sun and leave the wind and rain in the West. We decided to head to the Souter.

Spent more time on the move and enjoying the sunshine but ticked off two routes.

The Ordinary Route HVS 5a on The Souter sea stack.

The Eastern Arete, Severe, at Fast Castle Head.

The Souter sea stack...

Darren traversing towards the Eastern arete...

Aonach Eagach...

Myself on the ridge...

Its 6am by the time myself and Darren are flying along the Loch Lomond road eager for an early start. Passing the time slurping down council coffee and eating cold, dry croissants. Our objective for the day; The 'Aonach Eagach ridge'. Or for those without the knack of Scots tongue, the 'notched ridge'.

The Aonach Eagach ridge forms a great, seemingly impenetrable, barrier on the Northern side of Glencoe. Running East to West, the ridge has four summits. Two of which are given Munro status. This route is a grade II in winter and is deserving of its classic status.

Darren chimney sweeping...

We finally arrive at the car park. A quick faff from myself having to re-thread a dodgy gaiter and we're off. We head up the ascent path making good progress. I take a quick glance over my left shoulder and spot a figure moving quickly coming up towards us. The figure eventually catches us up below the summit of Am Bodach and states that he 'doesn't know where the route goes' and that he 'has been following our footsteps'. Superb. Emilio (not his real name, he just looks of Italian descent) eventually heads off in front of us and disappears along the ridge. We ascend to the summit of Am Bodach where we stop briefly to put on our harnesses and crampons before continuing.

Darren scrambling...

The visibility clears to show the majority of the ridge ahead. The wind, however, is relentless. A quick snow-blasting and we are quickly descending. The Chancellor looking imposing down to our left hand side. We make quick progress passing several 'bad steps' and arrive on the summit of Meall Dearg (red hill). The first Munro of the day. We stop here briefly to inhale some breakfast and have a quick drink. I pull a frozen banana from my bag and debate whether to eat it or use it for a potential belay. I go for the former, not a particularly hard decision.

Darren back on the crest...

From here we snake along the ridge proper passing several interesting scrambles and arrive at the 'crazy' pinnacles. Not quite 'crazy' but interesting none the less. A series of chimneys, narrow crests and steep drops keeping us focused. At one point we even get the rope out to make a short 15 metre abseil to bypass a sloping slab.

Loch Linnhe in the distance...

We have now tackled the major difficulties of the day and arrive on the summit of Stob Coire Leith. From here it is a slow slog to the top of Sgorr Nam Fiannaidh (Peak of the fair haired warriors. I kid you not!) in deeper snow to 'bag' the second Munro of the day. We have a quick drink here whilst de-harnessing and discuss our descent options. The direct descent South to the A82 and the Clachaig gully are advised against so we head in the direction of the shoulder of Sgorr na Ciche (Pap of Glencoe).


As is customary in Scottish hills, the descent is brutal and unrelenting all the way to the road. Once down at the road we shed some layers and make the long trek back to the car. A cracking Alpine-esque day with great conditions.

Route profile...

Distance: 10km. +8 to the car.

Height gain: 1,150 metres.

Munros: 2 - Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh.

Time taken: 7 hours.

Unfinished business in Tyndrum...

As I watch the train roll away from Tyndrum Lower station I fumble about putting my gloves on whilst crossing the rails to reach the track leading to the Connonish valley. Its just turned 7:30am. The air is cold, the moon is high in the sky, fog obscures the dark path ahead. Ice axe in hand ready to ward off any imaginary beasts.

The reintroduction of wolves and bears to the Scottish highlands is an on going debate. An idea I'm slightly in favour of. However, I'm glad that nothing is watching me from a distance as I make my way along this dark track. The last time I walked along this track was June 2013. On a mission to climb Beinn Dubhcraig and Ben Oss. I only succeeded in climbing the former before bailing out and running back to the train station.

Sun rising behind Beinn Dubhcraig...

I finally reach the end of the path and enter the wide Connonish valley. The sky is filled with pink and orange hues as the sun slowly creeps up behind Beinn Dubhcraig. Continuing along the track I pass Connonish farm and the gold mining project on the Corbett of Beinn Chuirn before finally arriving at the foot of Beinn Laoigh.

Stopping here to sort out my loosening boots I check out the ascent ahead. After rearranging some layers and having a drink I decide to crack on. I enter the Coire Gaothach and slowly progress upwards before reaching the North East ridge that leads to the summit. I finally arrive at the summit and due to the excellent visibility, all surrounding hills are visible, including Beinn a' Chleibh, my next target.

Summit Cairn of Beinn Laoigh...

Time is now pressing on so I quickly head South Westerly to reach the saddle between the two peaks before quickly ascending the broad East ridge of Beinn a'Chleibh. I finally reach the summit of my second Munro of the day before 12 noon. A quick bite to eat and a drink here before heading back down to the saddle.

From here I contour around the Coire Annaich to the Creag Dhubh a' Bhealach and head North Easterly slowly ascending in deteriorating conditions to the summit of Ben Oss. Munro number three of the day. By now all ground above 800 metres is a whiteout so I take a compass bearing and head off down to the Bealach Buidhe. From here I can see loch Oss and the Connonish Valley. I decide not to go up Beinn Dubhchraig having done it before and instead head down to Coire Buidhe and head straight from here to the Connonish Valley track.

I finally reach the track and continue on the long walk out back to the train station. After several stops to give the legs and feet a quick break I finally reach the train station. Another quality mountain day in the bag.

Munros: 3.
Time: 7 Hours and 45 minutes.
Distance: 23.03 Km.
Height Gain: 1,600 metres.

Route profile...

Grandtully...

This past Tuesday (17th January 2017) I managed to get out paddling again with Darren, Iain and Ryan. This week we decided to paddle from Aberfeldy to Grandtully.

Darren on fishermans hole rapid...

Myself, entering grandtully on river left...

Ryan pinned above grandtully...

Another good day on the water. Fingers crossed for more paddling days in the next few weeks.

Beinn an Lochan Mountain Day...

Managed to get out yesterday (Saturday 14th January 2017) and bag the first mountain day of the new year with Darren.

Headed up to Arrochar and got on Beinn an Lochan. Proper winter conditions. Reached the summit at 10:35, had a bite to eat and then headed back to the car park.

Eastern slope of Beinn an Lochan...

New Years paddling (2017)...

Another long wait since the last post...

Since the New Year I have managed to get out in the open boat and get on some of the Central Scottish rivers with Darren and Ryan.

Starting with the River Teith on the 3rd January and the Tay from Stanley to Thistlebrigg on the 10th.

Darren on Linn of Campsie on the river Tay...

Ryan on Thistlebrigg rapid on the river Tay...

Paddling with Joshua...

Joshua working hard...

Today (23rd July 2016) I was fortunate enough to have a day off and the weather was dry so I managed to squeeze in a paddle with Joshua.




We headed from the beach at Loch Lomond shores and just made it out of the bay before Joshua decided to slide out of the boat head first! A quick pit stop at Cameron House Marina to put some dry clothes on Joshua before heading North.


We made good time and managed to throw up the down wind sail and catch the odd gust of wind. Before long we were paddling through the narrows and landing on the beach in Luss 3 hours after we set off. A great little adventure for both myself and Joshua.

Joshua enjoying canoe sailing...

Crainlarich Residential Work...

Lunch spot on Loch Dochart island...

For the past 3 weeks (4th - 22nd July 2016) I have been working in Crainlarich on behalf of Can You Experience. The work has been based out of the Crainlarich youth hostel and has involved the running of a variety of activities for a range of youth groups from both Glasgow and Ayrshire.

Each group started their week on Monday which involved ice breakers, team building games and generally bonding as a group. On the Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays of each week the groups would alternate between three different activities. The activities included Canoeing, Mountain Biking and Hill Walking.

Myself and Lucy ran the canoeing with Ryan, Lee and Scott doing the mountain biking and Darren and Danny doing the hill walking.

Loch Dochart castle...

Flying the jolly roger on the river...

Due to the age range of the young people, ability level and weather conditions we were fortunate enough to do ensure every group was catered for.

The canoeing was run on the river Fillan and involved a down river journey to Loch Dochart in order to have lunch at Dochart Castle. The castle was built by Sir Duncan Campbell between the years of 1583 and 1631.

After lunch we would generally build a diamond raft and allow the team to race back up river to Crainlarich. The fastest time being 56 minutes and the slowest time being 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Once back at Crainlarich we allowed all of the groups the opportunity to swim in the water before a thorough debrief back at the hostel.

A tough but rewarding few weeks of youth work.

Running down river...

Poling back up river...

Crainlarich viaduct. Site of the get in...