Built in 1866 to carry the Callander to Oban Railway, this fine viaduct stands out from the hill in Glen Ogle, running on the other side of the valley from the A85 which gives fine views of the line at this point. This section of the line is now disused and the structure carries the Rob Roy Way instead of trains.
Stob Ban is a fine mountain situated at the Western end of the Mamores range. The one time I have climbed it was with a friend who was completing the Munros with that climb. We had perfect weather, and continued along the ridge to do the round with Mullach nan Coirean. This is one of the few occasions when I have lugged my Nikkor 14-24 2.8 up a big hill in winter - I am glad I did!
I love ridge walking. If you have gained all that height, why waste it Having reached the summit of Stob Ban from Glen Nevis, the continuation to Mullach nan Coirean to make a good round walk is a very sensible thing to do. The views down Loch Linnhe over Kentallen are spectacular. In winter, of course, time is always tight; this shot probably shows us still a bit high up for the time of day, but worth it for the light on the snow.
Whenever I approach Glencoe, the site of Buachaille Etive Mhor sends a little shiver of anticipation and nervousness down my spine. The vast sentinel looms over the head of the valley and seems to guard the way - only the intrepid venture on. On our last walk of a wonderful week we chose an easy Corbett, Beinn a' Chrulaiste, just across the valley, and a great viewpoint for the Buachaille.
