Long lie this Sunday but the hoped for Luss Horseshoe didn't happen, the chance of getting lost in the snow & cloud and being late to pick up the WHW Team from Beinglas would have further trashed my reputation?
Got up about 1/2 10 and after a leisurely breakfast drove to Beinglas, stopped at Luss to check out the conditions but couldn't risk the inevitable snow & cloud delay, the price would have been too high. Snow clad Conic Hill looking splendid across the Loch.
Weather at Beinglas horrible, rain/wind/cloud and carried full pack for a run down towards Inversnaid to meet the WHWT coming from Balmaha & Drymen which they should have left about 1/2 8.
Soon after leaving Beinglas met Helen looking warm and dry, suitably clad for the conditions. Pushed on down the WHW, nice to lose yourself and run free at whatever pace the terrain and stunning views of Loch and mountain allow. The route a mixture of undulating track with several root & boulder strewn sections a test of your concentration.
Met the first group of Millies before Inversnaid and they seemed in good spirits, brief chat and off again. Weather gradually clearing as the day went on. Ran for about another 25 mins until the second group appeared, again in good spirits but a bit quieter as they had an extra few miles in their legs including a snowy Conic Hill.
Pleased with 2 hrs 6 out & 2 hrs 16 back, the way back included a couple of run backs to the group and a rest at the top of the loch. About 15 miles & 2500' of ascent, an easy week! A couple of pics in the Galleria. Action pics in the WHW 2009 MTB along with some more contributions on the day out.
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