Mikle Freeland
Buachaille Etive Mòr Panorama, Scottish Highlands
Panoramic view from Beinn a'Chrulaiste: Buachaille Etive Mòr and the Glen Coe’s mountains - Buachaille Etive Beag and the Three Sisters (Beinn Fhada).
Beinn a’Chrulaiste is well seen from the A82. But its rounded, bulky outline remains quite unnoticed next to the famous Buachaille Etive Mòr on the opposite side of the road. The summit of the Beinn a’Chrulaiste, however, makes perhaps the greatest viewpoint for its magnificent neighbor. It may be one of the fines photography locations in Scotland, the panorama from the summit is outstanding in all directions.
According to Walkhighlands, the climb to Beinn a’Chrulaiste is a "fairly short hill walk over mostly heathery ground." However, the conditions I encountered during my visit to Glen Coe were a stark contrast. The weather was bad the entire time, and constant rain made the terrain very boggy. What must have once been a recognizable path was now untraceable. Instead, dozens of small streams flowed down the mountainside, making both the ascent and descent quite difficult. The descent, in particular, proved to be very challenging, and I felt like I wouldn't have managed without my trekking poles.
“Abandon hope all ye who enter here.” At dawn, before my ascent for the sunrise shot, I was greeted by grey skies and drizzle. Stubbornly, I continued in the rain, not wanting to return home and wake up my wife. My hopes were next to none, but just before sunrise, the heavy clouds cleared, and I was rewarded with a truly magnificent view!
Buachaille Etive Mòr Panorama, Scottish Highlands
Panoramic view from Beinn a'Chrulaiste: Buachaille Etive Mòr and the Glen Coe’s mountains - Buachaille Etive Beag and the Three Sisters (Beinn Fhada).
Beinn a’Chrulaiste is well seen from the A82. But its rounded, bulky outline remains quite unnoticed next to the famous Buachaille Etive Mòr on the opposite side of the road. The summit of the Beinn a’Chrulaiste, however, makes perhaps the greatest viewpoint for its magnificent neighbor. It may be one of the fines photography locations in Scotland, the panorama from the summit is outstanding in all directions.
According to Walkhighlands, the climb to Beinn a’Chrulaiste is a "fairly short hill walk over mostly heathery ground." However, the conditions I encountered during my visit to Glen Coe were a stark contrast. The weather was bad the entire time, and constant rain made the terrain very boggy. What must have once been a recognizable path was now untraceable. Instead, dozens of small streams flowed down the mountainside, making both the ascent and descent quite difficult. The descent, in particular, proved to be very challenging, and I felt like I wouldn't have managed without my trekking poles.
“Abandon hope all ye who enter here.” At dawn, before my ascent for the sunrise shot, I was greeted by grey skies and drizzle. Stubbornly, I continued in the rain, not wanting to return home and wake up my wife. My hopes were next to none, but just before sunrise, the heavy clouds cleared, and I was rewarded with a truly magnificent view!