Day 6: Kingshouse to Kinlochleven, 9 mls, 1,427 ft
A more leisurely start today as we didn't have far to walk (especially compared
to yesterday). This was a more interesting walk but the Devil’s staircase was
nothing more than a zig-zag path up the side of a valley. There were good views
of the surrounding mountains and Blackwater Reservoir. Arriving early in
Kinlochleven we visited Ice Factor - time to browse and watch climbers before heading for
the B & B at the opposite end of the village. On arrival it turned out that the
hostess was an avid collector of ornaments - they were everywhere - display
cabinets, window ledges, fireplace, etc, etc. In the room there were teddy bears
on the beds and a doll on the chair – these were banished to the cupboard for
the night!
Looking from Kingshouse to the entrance to Glen Coe with Buachaille Etive Mor on the left
Looking back to Kingshouse, the ski area being in the distant centre
Half way up Devil's Staircase
Top of Devil's Staircase with Buachaillie Etive Mor behind the cairn
Taking a break at the top
Surprised to find a clump of wildflowers
Ben Nevis and The Mamores
and again - with walkers
Blackwater Reservoir
Trip, trap, trip trap . . .