Took the Corvette Climbing! Aonach Eagach in Glencoe
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Second attempt this weekend to climb the fearsome Aonach Eagach - the 'narrowest ridge in the UK', after last weekend's attempt was written off for bad weather (after a night camping in preparation!)
This time was different. Set off on the Saturday morning, absolutely racing up to Glencoe/Fort William to meet a friend who was travelling via bus and ferry from Kilchoan (on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, see Google Maps). He was ETA 10am. I set off at 8am, and it all felt rather like a Top Gear public transport vs. fast car race!
Anyway, I picked him up, drove down to the car park, and we got cracking.
The climb runs roughly from Jimmy Saville's old house in the east of the glen along the ridge to the south of the glen, then down the rather precarious scree slopes leading to the Clachaig pub, and or Glencoe village. The photos are more or less in order.
Then the weather turned... Bad...
But it was nice again by the time we were down (45 mins or so later)!
This time was different. Set off on the Saturday morning, absolutely racing up to Glencoe/Fort William to meet a friend who was travelling via bus and ferry from Kilchoan (on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, see Google Maps). He was ETA 10am. I set off at 8am, and it all felt rather like a Top Gear public transport vs. fast car race!
Anyway, I picked him up, drove down to the car park, and we got cracking.
The climb runs roughly from Jimmy Saville's old house in the east of the glen along the ridge to the south of the glen, then down the rather precarious scree slopes leading to the Clachaig pub, and or Glencoe village. The photos are more or less in order.
Then the weather turned... Bad...
But it was nice again by the time we were down (45 mins or so later)!
I have to confess I take so many photos of the car, sometimes I think better to cut down on the number I post! This just happened to be one of those days that I didn't take so many of the car. Hence General Gassing rather than the Vette section I suppose.
Here's a few to tide you over. I admit they're not from the same day - see above excuse!
Here's a few to tide you over. I admit they're not from the same day - see above excuse!
heebeegeetee said:
Fantastic pics. How great to have a day like that and finish it with a drive home in your Corvette. 
What is the location of the car park, please?
Yeah, it was absolutely amazing. And the Vette really is a brilliant drive.What is the location of the car park, please?
There are a few car parks you can start the climb from. This was our one:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/jimmy+saville...
As you look west toward Glencoe, the Three Sisters are on your left, and the Aonach Eagach ridge is on your right. The ridge is really too high up to understand from the ground though - it just looks like a big hill. What an amazing view from the top though.
Captainawesome said:
Shhhhhh, you're letting the world know how spectacular Scotland is. They'll all be up there noo.
Cracking pics. I'm moving to North-west Scotland in a few weeks and these pics make me want to bring the moving date forward. It truly is epic up there. Like a mini New Zealand.
Through Glencoe regularly as we live in N Yorks and still have our hoose on SkyeCracking pics. I'm moving to North-west Scotland in a few weeks and these pics make me want to bring the moving date forward. It truly is epic up there. Like a mini New Zealand.
Where abouts are you moving too?
Skyedriver said:
Captainawesome said:
Shhhhhh, you're letting the world know how spectacular Scotland is. They'll all be up there noo.
Cracking pics. I'm moving to North-west Scotland in a few weeks and these pics make me want to bring the moving date forward. It truly is epic up there. Like a mini New Zealand.
Through Glencoe regularly as we live in N Yorks and still have our hoose on SkyeCracking pics. I'm moving to North-west Scotland in a few weeks and these pics make me want to bring the moving date forward. It truly is epic up there. Like a mini New Zealand.
Where abouts are you moving too?
Skyedriver..A hoose on Skye ?? Now that I'm envious of. You literally have the best of both worlds.
delboy735 said:
Skyedriver said:
Captainawesome said:
Shhhhhh, you're letting the world know how spectacular Scotland is. They'll all be up there noo.
Cracking pics. I'm moving to North-west Scotland in a few weeks and these pics make me want to bring the moving date forward. It truly is epic up there. Like a mini New Zealand.
Through Glencoe regularly as we live in N Yorks and still have our hoose on SkyeCracking pics. I'm moving to North-west Scotland in a few weeks and these pics make me want to bring the moving date forward. It truly is epic up there. Like a mini New Zealand.
Where abouts are you moving too?
Skyedriver..A hoose on Skye ?? Now that I'm envious of. You literally have the best of both worlds.
Interesting as my has a fancy for Oban, more there to do, more job opportunities and less midgies.
We called in on Craobh Haven earlier in the year on a "recce tour" of the area. Coffee at the pub there. Wifes preference is North Connel a few mile north of Oban.
I just wonder what there is in the way of motor sport there or decent music venues. There are other PHers in Oban though.
So what are your plans?
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