Mixed weekend forecast wet n windy. Left my long run until later on Sunday in line with the improving forecast. Still too windy for Arrochar and tried Luss as its closer to home. Planned route was up Beinn Dubh, descend Mid Hill, cross the road and climb Coille Eughan Hill with a run off the Paps to finish, 9 miles with 3500' of ascent.
Set off with Helly and Jacket which stayed on all the way round. Climbed damp into the clouds on Beinn Dubh, run along the ridge into a strong wind, slightly off route on the run round to Mid Hill and had to traverse back onto the ridge. Only stopped at the usual sheltered spots for a drink. Easy run back into Glen Luss taking care not to slip.
Ran up the Glen road and into the field for the hidden bridge crossing over the swollen river. Had a good climb up CE Hill fortified by a few midget gems and some sunshine. Found a new track off the top of the Paps then into the usual ferns and brashing. The last mile through fields and farm tracks. Finished in about 2 hours 40.
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