Meall nan Tarmachan

It was John's birthday today, so we decided to go and stand on top of a big hill in freezing winds to celebrate...as you do!

Since John needed to be back home that afternoon we decided on the gentle meander that is Meall nan Tarmachan. The mountain is in the Ben Lawers region which is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is therefore very well pathed with decent parking spaces. I'm always in two minds about the dedicated paths on these hills, I understand it preserves the hillside and stops the horrible gouges of mud that scar the hillside of many other mountains but it does remove the wilderness feel when your walking along a constructed path. Anyway, path to the top, easy ascent apart from the ripping sub zero wind , quick pics and a reverse back down again stopping to "fanny about" in some snow banks (see video clip below). A return trip is needed before the winter is out to do the longer and more demanding route from the top of the dam on Lochan na Lairige.