BEINN A' CHOCHUILL (3215')
14th August 1983
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Log book entry from Glip's personal log.
Sunday 14th August 1983 - Cruachan Weekend
Leader Glip
Scouts Andrew Firth (Firthy), Andrew Davies (Toad), David Gordon (Disaster or Booboo), Kenny MacCrae
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Sunday 14th August 1983
Beinn a' Chochuill (3215')
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Weather Dry and warm with moderate wind. Cloud level above the tops.
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A visit to Lochawe first thing in the morning was carried out to let someone buy their packed lunch before we set out. Originally, the intention was to climb Beinn Eunaich. The first stretch up the track was easy with Toad charging ahead. However, the ascent up the grassy coire to the saddle between Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a’ Chochuill was tedious and boring and Glip was actually ahead here!
A surprisingly chilly breeze and a spectacular view of Glen Kinglass and beyond greeted us at the saddle. After a share out of sweets, we opted democratically for Beinn a’ Chochuill which proved easy and enjoyable. We noted a large party following us about 1000 feet behind and below.
After another automatic exposure photograph (by public demand) we descended south west into Glen Noe and back to camp along the track. A road race developed where everyone was disqualified.
Everyone did extremely well today considering the long day we had had on Saturday. Well done all.
We cleared up the site, thanked the farmer and drove to the Police Station bursting at the seams. As we exploded gear and bodies, Mrs Policeman came down and told us that KWP had broken down and couldn’t make it. We waited till he phoned again and, with the cooperation of Mr. Policeman, it was decided to leave equipment in the cells and travel home in Percy, which was just feasible. A few stops en route for cups of tea kept everyone sane. At Tarbet, we met KWP en route home with his car and the breakdown lorry. We stopped at the Buttery for an expensive snack before going further ourselves. Meeting KWP was lucky since he had broken down in Strachur!
Later, Firthy’s aunt and uncle picked up the gear on a visit to Oban.