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After the drive up to Scotland fresh from work and then a broken night
stretched out in the back of the car, the ascent of Ben Starav was
started in fine weather. The effect of the tough 1000m ascent was
moderated by the fantastic views looking down into Loch Etive with the Etive Slabs being reflected in the perfectly clear water.
The summit was reached and the view expanded rapidly to take in the Cruachan and Tyndrum Hills,
peaks that were climbed only a few weeks before.
The second Munro of the day was accomplished after the very long
descent and a sharp right turn onto the outlying peak of Beinn nan
Aighenan. Progress during the day was slow. My legs felt like lead so it was
after 3pm when I retraced my steps and then climbed my
final peak of the day, Glas Bheinn Mhor. I should have pushed myself onto the two nearby Munro peaks but the thought of finding a decent bed
for the night and some good food provided too much of a temptation and
the descent back to the Glen was started. A good days walk in what has
got to be one of Scotland's most beautiful Glens.
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