So, while the rest of Britain, and possible northern Europe, had their umbrellas out, the NW of Scotland was having a mini heatwave. Jude and I took full advantage of this by taking a walk from Coulags Bridge up the river valley to the bothy. From there we went our separate ways; Jude carried on up the valley to Loch Coire Fionnaraich, while I took the path up to the top of Maol Chean-dearg. (To be fair, Jude had done this mountain before).
She’d advised that route finding was simple, (which it was), but she didn’t say what a scramble it would be over rocks and boulders to get to the top ! Nevertheless, I think you’ll agree from the photos below that the effort was well worth it.
(Also, take a note of the loch in picture 6, it would turn up again in a couple of days time).
Alittlebitoutoffocus 
Absolutely stunning! 🙂
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Thanks for your nice comment. I’d guess that not a lot of people will have seen those views in perfectly blue skies. And I have to say that when I was going through selecting my photos, even I said a little ‘Wow’ to myself. It’s funny how you soon forget. 🙂
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Yes, no midges and no rain? pretty amazing! 🙂
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Yes, indeed. It was a great holiday – and there’s more to come… 🙂
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I love these pictures. They almost look lunar or Martian!
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Yes, I know what you mean. But I think it’s just that the scene lacks a bit of colour (at this time of year). It also looks quite bare and small by comparison to the mountain I was standing on. Also it’s rare to see the view in perfectly blue skies !
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