We decided to go and check out our local crags in the magnificent Glen Nevis, described in the guidebook as one of the most stunning glens in the whole of Scotland. We've driven down to the far car park a few times to do the walk up to the Steall Falls, the second highest falls in Scotland, and have often gazed whimsically up at the crags on the way, but never had a chance to visit them until yesterday.
According to the guidebook, one visit will be enough for complete seduction, and sure enough as we arrived at our chosen crag in an area known as 'The Alp', we weren't disappointed. Although the top of the crag was visible from the road, the lower section was obscured by a copse of pine, birch and rowan trees, and when we arrived at the bottom we found the crag lying in a beautiful hidden grassy meadow and bathed in sunshine. We only had time for one route, so chose a straightforward 2-pitch three-starred route t
o test the water. As our hands hit the rock on our chosen climb, the spell was complete - the rock was fantastic, really clean and solid, and not at all polished despite the three stars. I finished the first pitch feeling more than a little disappointed it was over, and as Matt came up to join me I sat enjoying the wonderful views of the glen and tried to work out when we could return for some more routes. It was over all too soon, and we were soon back down at the bottom pulling on our trainers and heading back to the car, ready to go and meet our lawnmower delivery driver in a car park somewhere. (Long story).Needless to say we'll both be keeping a close eye out for quiet days at the hostel in the coming weeks, ready to snatch another day out in the shadow of the mighty Ben.
Jen x
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