Tom Meadhoin

While 90% of Scotland basked in sunshine, I decided to seek out the 10% of the country that was covered in cloud, drizzle and wind. As I drove over Rannoch Moor considering to go up Stob na Cruaiche, I decided to press on with the vague hope of doing the combo of Tom Meadhoin and Mam na Gualainn. I had decided that if the weather was not good, I'd stick with the Graham and leave the Corbett for an improved day. And so it was. The steep yomp up to the bealach from Loch Leven meant that I arrived between the two hills within the hour and it was decision time. I headed West and made for the distant hump in the clouds of Tom Meadhoin. Within 15 minutes, I was at the small summit cairn, soaked. I must have spent less than a minute at the summit cairn for the most grey of grey views. My return to the bealach saw a minor improvement, where the cloud level had lifted slightly but within 2 minutes of eating my crisps, it had descended once again. I did the same and was back at the car within 1 hour 40 minutes. An 8.5km outing with 588m of ascent and little views. Disappointing, especially as I returned home to sun-baked wife and child.