Looking at the map, a track, starting just north of the bridge over the Allt a' Chilleine at Ardtalnaig, caught Lynne's eye and looked promising for an easy day, including the ascent of a Graham Top, Beinn Bhreac at 716m. We are not 'doing the Grahams' let alone the Graham Tops, but it looked a worthwhile ascent and not too taxing for my aforementioned tendon.
It was hot and there was no cooling breeze until we were well above Coire Cruinneachan and things improved as we gained height.
As expected the view of Schiehallion was splendid - little did we know that TGO Challengers Martin and Sue Banfield would later be camping in close proximity to it, by the Temper Burn. Our day was going to be considerably shorter than their 30km.
We contemplated going out to Dunan but opted to descend the broad ridge to Meall nan Oighread and so down to Ardtalnaig at a leisurely pace. Dunan will be for wet weather, forecasted to arrive on Saturday.
Back on the grassy track, some geologists were hammering away at rocks and told us there were lots of old lead mines hereabouts, but working for a commercial company they were not forthcoming about the purpose of their activities.
My tendon had caused me little trouble so fingers crossed that it truly is on the mend.
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