231, 232. Ben More (16) (P600 47), Stob Binnein (18). 30/04/2022

Avid readers will understand that the choice of hill is occasionally determined by where the Scottish rain is located on a given day. On this one it was all over the North-West and gradually moving south and east. This encouraged us to get up at 6.45 at the border and drive to the nearest hill: Ben More. This meant that at least the majority of the ascent was dry and an optimist would even say we had clarity at the top.

Ben More is simply a long 1000m of ascent on a good path. Chris decided this wasn't sufficient and so arranged to leave the map near the bottom so he could return and get it a little later to add a further 200m to his day (much to the amusement of some fellow walkers).

Some weather hit us near the top and then more on Stob Binnein, but nothing too severe. We had warmed up again by the descent off the side, which was actually quite cushioned and gentle on the joints. This was a surprisingly short walk considering the ascent, but that was helped by the lack of hanging around on the tops.

4h15, 1350m, 12km

Our best view of the summit, from near the start

Some level of clarity on Ben More, with Stob Binnein behind