The Isle of Mull

The little train rattled through stunning scenary and a host of dreamlike Highland stations such as Arrochar & Tarbet, Ardlui, Tyndrum Lower and Falls of Cruachan, before eventually dropping us by the ferry terminal in Oban for the short hop to Mull aboard Calendonian McBrayne's ferry.

But that was yesterday and today I am in Glen Forsa tackling a trackless little Marilyn called Bein Bhuide as the intermittent blustery hail and snow showers have put me off the high ridges.

The hill is easy despite having to negotiate  2 herds of fierce looking highland cows with very small calves.  The summit is a grand central viewing station with excellent views of Ben More and neighbours, plus Beinn Talaidh and the Corbett Dun Da Ghaoith.  

And in between the showers stunning views in all directions such as the Sound of Mull. Between me and the sea is the airport.  Can you see it?  It looks nothing like Heathrow!

However my favourite view is  back down at valley level looking up Glen Forsa to Beinn Talaidh

A relatively uneventful but very enjoyable day.