I mentioned when I started working here that my original intro for this blog, written around 19 years ago, ended with my saying I was happiest with views of the mountains.

This season has given me more views of the mountains than I have ever imagined I would have, in every kind of weather, and I am so grateful and happy to have spent the time here. 

Even when I don’t leave the site my daily walks, checking the site, or pitching people have just stunning views, whatever the weather.

We are completely surrounded here on the site, a 360 wonder of some of the most wonderful views in the UK.  Then everywhere you go there are more wonders.

The Glencoe Greenway is newly completed circular path around the valley, they were still working on it when we started the season. 

It runs up the valley to Signal Rock, alongsidethe A82 seen in green on this map, then back down into Glencoe village, passing through low lying wooded areas underneath the Pap of Glencoe, or Sgorr na Ciche. It was on the way back from one of these walks that we saw a deer by the side of the A82.

A little further out, next to my centre of civilisation, Ballachulish, with its wonderful Co op shop, is the old slate quarry, with a short circular walk and interpretation boards, and a longer one up into Brecklet Woods, with views over Loch Leven. 

Another trail I have recently discovered runs the other side of this valley, from the back of Ballachulish, following the River Laroch up past Sgorr Bhan, Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr a Choise, with views over to Meall an Aodainn and Meall Lighiche. The views back down to Loch Leven were stunning as well.

I have recently learned that Meall means a rounded mountain or hill, and Sgorr a sharp peak, with Ben or Beinn meaning general mountain or peak. These descriptors are often followed by words denoting colour, Dearg is red and Bhan white or pale. 

There are still so many walks that I want to do here, and some I would love to do again. As you know from the last post the weather has not been ideal for tackling the more challenging ones, I am not going to put myself, or anyone else in danger, we see enough of the Mountain Rescue helicopter as ot it is!

Fingers crossed I will be back next year for more adventures.  We only have a few weeks left here now, it really has gone so quickly and we are still full most days, though not with tent bookings thankfully as the rain has been torrential. 

My awning sadly broke last week, a huge split across the roof which made it beyond repair, but it has served me well and I have had many happy evenings sitting looking out at Meall Mor and watching sunsets. I shall be getting a sturdier one for next season!

Hope you are all well and happy whatever you are doing.  Take care and thanks for visiting.