Caerketton Hill (The Pentland Hills)

27.12.09 Caerketton Hill (The Pentland Hills) 2 hours, 2.2 km

Walked up with pals from college including Frasers mate Danny Macaskill. From the Hillend car park we ascended the left side of the Hillend ski slope. The snow was knee deep and very tough walking. Trekked up the side of Caerketton Hill in whiteout conditions. Visibility at the summit was reduced to a few metres due to the heavy blizzard. Sledged down the hill and had a great laugh.

 

 

The Ochil Hills

10.12.09 The Ochil’s circular walk. 2 hours 30 min. 11km

Started at Tillitcoultry with the college around 10.45 and walked up mill glen then north east up the path by Gannel burn. We then walked west to Andrew Gannel hill 670 metres. Then back around and down back through mill glen and back for 2.15. The weather was clear and sunny but misty above 700metres.

Hartfell

9.12.09 Hartfell 808m, 12km, 5 hours

With the college we started north west of Moffat at Russell's Braes near Ericstone. Followed the path north east up spa well burn to Hartfell spa. We studied the map in relation to where we were, aimed for features and also took bearings. The walk continued north up Bills cluech then around the steep grassy heathery slopes to the summit of Arthur Seat. Then north up the path to Hartfell 808 metres. Descended south then south west down the ridge of Billscleuch Moor and then back to the start.  Heavy rain and mist with limited visibility on the summit. 

Hartfell summit

Hartfell summit