BYNACK MORE

 

Day 6 for Bridget and Sue. The best weather day this week. We were treated to some lovely and welcome sunshine. Another Munro for them. Bynack More. This is a great Cairngorms summit. A lovely, easy walk low down passing by the beautiful Lochain Uaine. Then a gradual climb onto a long plateau, all on excellent paths.

There were a few snow showers higher up and a stiff SW wind. Overall though we had stunning views in the clear air and bright sunshine. 

We found shelter from the high winds by taking a line below the crest of the ridge. We had a lovely view from the summit where the wind was bearable. The first views from the 5 Munros we had climbed this week. For lunch we descended the short distance to the Barns of Bynack. 

The Barns of Bynack are a stunning collection of granite tors standing over 20m. They are this mountains finest feature. It's a pity most folk don't bother exploring them, just a 10 minute walk from the summit. They also make a brilliant spot to escape and shelter out of any winds.

We timed lunch perfectly. Lovely Autumn sunshine and windless with our big granite windbreaker. On our return the winds had actually receeded and it was easier walking. Another short, sharp snow shower on top but the late afternoon we had a dry and beautiful descent back down to Glenmore. Brilliant day again and a welcome respite. Tomorrow looking very wet and very windy.