Calm day in the Cairngorms
I had a great day out in the Cairngorms yesterday. The high pressure system sitting over the northern half of the UK ensured some really good walking conditions. Although there wasn't much sun, it was one of the calmest days I've ever experienced out in the hills.
The picture above is taken on the arête which leads down from Carn a' Mhaim with the impressive Braeriach towering above the Lairig Ghru in the background. Starting from Linn of Dee, the route taking in Carn a' Mhaim, Ben Macdui and back across Derry Cairngorm took just over 8 hours. For those who like a good boulder field, I'd highly recommend the south west approach to Macdui!
A still Loch Etchachan with Cairn Gorm in the distance:
