Ben An & Bracklinn Falls – Aug 2013
Once again the walking articles in the Reformer has encouraged two more people to venture
forth. Including the two new ladies a party of 15 set off in good spirits, first on the agenda
was ‘the best little hill in Scotland’ – Ben An. This hill is only about 1500 feet high however
it seems a lot higher.
The first part of the climb is a walk up through
a forest, the trees helped to shelter the group
from a couple of heavy showers. Eventually
the party emerged into bright sunshine in a
clearing with the summit looming almost
directly above. The next part is a step ascent
up a rocky staircase like path. This brings you
out behind the summit and from there it is a
short climb up to the top. As the top is
reached you find yourself looking down on
Loch Katrine, whilst the view was a bit hazy
we were lucky enough to see the Sir Walter
Scott approaching the Loch Katrine Pier.
Lunch was taken on the top however this was cut short due to a heavy shower. During the
descent the rain went off and the group were nearly dry by the time they reached the car park.
After a short journey to Callander the group prepared for the second walk of the day. The
walk was supposed to have been the Callander Craggs however the morning effort had taken
its toll and the whole group decided to take the easier walk up to the Bracklinn Falls instead.
This was a great way to end the day and fortunately the sun was shining the whole time.
After a short refreshment break the group set off for home. Our two new recruits, Jean and
Sandra thanked the group for taking them along, both said they had been made very welcome
and that they would join us again for future walks.