Cnoc an Bhráca and Alohart

Met up with Phil, Bairbre & Patricia to do Tomies Wood because forecast said gales, but upon arrival decided that it was calm enough to do some climbing so headed for Kate's and Cnoc an Bhráca. Up the zig zags, me hanging on to keep up with Phil & Bairbre, Patricia blazing ahead.

It started to rain as we climbed so on with the wet gear. Crossing the bog to the foot of Cnoc an Bhráca was messy, very wet and soft in places.

As we climbed Cnoc an Bhráca the wind caught us and it was hard going to the top, I was glad to have a walking pole. On top we decided that Cruach Mhór could not be reached, as the ridge could be dangerous.

A decision to descend by Alohart was taken. I have often climbed the Alohart Gully but never descended it and immediately regretted not having brought my camera. The views down the Gully were fantastic.

Half way down we stopped for a bite to eat. As we finished Patricia announced that she was going to head away from us and take in Stuicin. The rest of us said "No thanks" and we headed for the top of the zig zags across the bog. We descended in good form having had a good day. Four and a half hours on the mountain.