Bynack More and A' Choinneach. Munro and Top.

8th May 2008. On holiday this week. High pressure from Scandinavia means exceptional weather here in Scotland. Where better to enjoy it than in the Cairngorms?

Used the mountain bike to get to Bynack Stable. Used to be a tin hut here but no more.

On foot from Bynack Stable, following the path which eventually leads to Braemar. Up onto the shoulder and Bynack More can be seen to the South.

Thought the direct approach a bit steep. Walked up and over the bealach between Bynack More and Bynack Beag. Continued on to A' Choinneach to the South of the Munro.

Here's the Summit cairn on A' Choinneach.

The mass of Cairngorm to the West was a presence all day. Took a few pictures but I liked this one.

Cairngorm summit from the East.

The Munro Top gives a look at some other features.

I was taken by this view of Loch Avon.

Spent quite a bit of time on A' Choinneach top. It's a fine viewpoint in the middle of a lot of stunning mountain scenery. However time to move on. Crossed the wide bealach and up the gentle Southern slope of Bynack More. Detoured to have a look at the Barns of Bynack. I'd heard about these but until seen in the flesh it's hard to appreciate what impressive features they are. Took a lot of pictures but have to cut it down for the website unfortunately.

This is my choice. It's hard though to convey the scale of these unusual formations. If you ever visit this Munro make a point of coming below the Barns and view them from the South to gain a true impression.

So, the finale of the day. The best shall be last. Up the last few yards to enjoy quarter of an hour in the Sunshine on top of Bynack More.

Bynack Mores' cairn. The whole top of the mountain is a jumble of these rough rocks.

Managed a Munro before the year was out. Must try to do more than one a year in future...

Thanks for looking in

Thursday, 8, May, 2008 at 20:00