This was going to be a rest
day, so Bhacaidh and a small hill in Strath Nairn seemed a good
idea while travelling up to Inverness. Unfortunately a lost (and
later found) wallet messed up all plans. Still got the hills
though. The other event of the day was the 2-1 win for Shrewsbury
Town over Everton. Mixed feelings for a Hereford supporter for
whom Shrewsbury are the fount of all evil, but what a result!
Congratulations are in order.
The weather remained fine and
with the sky and bracken, even the Hill was decked out in Shrewsbury
colours. I had long suspected that this hill packed a view and
I was not disappointed. The hill rises sharply from Loch Ness,
above the striking Horseshoe Crag, so the summit gives a close
view of the whole length of the Loch. The view extends to the
Loch Linnhe hills in the opposite direction and you also get
to look up Glen Garry. The Affric/Cannich Hills are not too distant
either. Pick a clear day.
The ascent was rough but not
difficult, but there are a few false summits.
