I recently spent a great weekend walking, climbing and photographing the Ben Cruachan ridge near Loch Awe in the Scottish West Highlands. The nine mile ridge starts at Dalmally on the shores of Loch Awe and traverse westward over the peaks of Stob Diamh and Drochaid Glhais before finishing on Ben Cruachan itself. Conditions were perfect for winter walking and the use of crampons and ice axe were essential for efficiency and safety. The weather was mostly in our favour with a slight breeze but with temperatures down to a minus 20 degrees windchill it was bracing to say the least.



Stob Diamh from Drochaid Glhais.

Check out the Ben Cruachan gallery for more images.