The Stob via Kirkton Glen

A day off and initial thoughts of Skye drifted away with the wind and rain. As I drove North, I wasn't sure which hill I'd decide upon. At Crianlarich, I decided to head back down to the Balquihidder region and opted for the Kirkton glen approach to either the Stob or Meall an t-Seallaidh. If the weather gods smiled, I'd do both. I was 2 minutes out of the car park, when I happened upon a Forestry commission sign indicating no way through due to 'confusing pathways'. I abhor rules and regulations on a hill experience and continued forth. As it was, this was as straightforward a route through a forest as I've ever encountered and a previous horse trekker thought the same. It's mushroom season and Autumn is approaching.
I emerged from the forest with an interesting crag ahead. Not marked on the map, there was a nice boulder/cave that I sat in and watched the rain hammer down. I decided from this point that I'd head to the Stob as the Corbett was shrouded in clag and I might get a view from the Stob. The cross-country trek over to the Graham was remote and a small herd of deer shot away into Glen Dochard. One last ascent to the small summit was not rewarded with the kindest of weather and the rain persisted once again. However, on a good day, this would be a fine and remote perch. As is typical, the descent to the forestry path saw the emerging sun and the glen was enlightened. The walk back to Balquihidder was enjoyable and this was a nice little outing.
I decided to reward myself with a lunch in mhor-84/ and hard a very tasty burger with an equally refreshing Mhor 84 Lager tops. The meat is locally sourced, 8 miles up the glen and it really comes through. Beetroot, fresh lettuce and pickles compliment the blue cheese and meat beautifully. Fries were lightly seasoned and the portion size was perfect. These hills are only an hour away from the house now and I look forward to the 7 or 8 Grahams and Corbetts this Winter.