This must be the easiest hill over 2000ft for me to reach and I had never done it. I was more keen on doing this in Winter so I thought a wee recce was required, even if it was supposed to be a dreich day. There is currently a warning suggesting that the Eastern path up the defile be taken due to a rockfall but I checked this out and it was very small. However, you takes yer chances...I was quite surprised by how steep this little sod was and on a good day, I expect it would be nice to sit and relax at the top. However, my morning was weet and so I didn't hang about today. I had one nice wee shot on the way back down (typical) but apart from a pair of sandals which had been dispatched further down , it was a fairly ignominious day. Nonetheless, I still thoroughly enjoyed myself and the fence and path provide a nice route to the summit. Even on a small walk, it is amazing how the stresses of work and life are swept from your shoulders as you climb. I shall most definitely be back when Winter is upon us - am I sad in wishing I can't wait for it? Bring on snowmageddon!
