Long trip ahead, but about half of it known to me as I went it before.
The first part from the Tarf River campsite to Glen Tilt is apparently not often walked … I lost the path several times.
But beautiful views from above and below.
From Glen Tilt the path lead up to the beautiful Fealar Lodge … apparently the highest altitude hunting lodge in the UK.
I also passed my campsite from 2023 and once I reached Loch nan Eun I made the descent towards the Dalmunzie Hotel.
On the way down I had a quick chat with Andrew, who rested on a huge rock.
After another 1.5 hours I reached the Dalmunzie Castle Hotel — stayed there before and remembered their food very favorably … from here only another 8km to my campsite at Loch Beannie.
I charged my devices had wonderful food and spend all in all about 2 hours before heading down to Spital of Glenshee.
After crossing the Shee Waters I followed the Cateran Trail (a 2-5 day trip … also very nice!) and saw this beautiful and unique Mother / Lamb pair.
And what you see here … walls towards the sky … must have been very hard to complete … no idea how old they are, but certainly no engine support at the time.
Upon reaching Lich Beannie (was again the only one) I put up the tent and took a bath 😁
Learnings for today:
- A long break in between is very refreshing and if accompanied with food a source of strength (of course I knew that before … but experiencing it is reinforcing)
- To make it to the campsite at 20:00 or even 21:00 ist quite OK — setup takes 20 minutes and sunset is not before 21:30 anyway (somewhat bright till 22:30).
- No, no more — that’s it for today!
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