A Spooky Witches Trail

The motivation for cycling has returned this week with Jen saying she wanted to have a go at one of the red runs at Leanachan forest. I haven't done the "10 Under the Ben" route but Jen was adamant that there isn't a better time to do the Witches trail than on Halloween!

We got to the top after a lung busting ascent with Jen telling me that it all seemed a bit too easy. I managed to convince her that we should stop for a few minutes and enjoy the view of the North Face which is looking great covered in the early snow.

The trail is named after a local witch, now I didn't see any witches but there was definitely some loud cackling and shrieking coming from Jens direction as we took off down the route. I could tell from the massive grin on her face that she was enjoying herself. After stopping a couple of times to check she was OK (and let her catch up!) I got told off for stopping as it puts her off and I should get a move on. Charming.


Anyway, we both had a great time and now Jen knows that the reds aren't too hard we're ready to get out and tackle some of the others in the vicinity. Maybe next year we'll dress up as witches and celebrate halloween properly!

--Matt