G-Man Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I know there are a lot of hill walkers/climbers so hope you can help. I'm heading out this weekend and would like to go for good hill walk and swim. Does anyone know of any hills that have swimmable loch or pool at the top, preferably within about 2 hour drive of Glasgow? I usually go to a nice place but it has sheep on the hillside and I'll probably have a dog with me this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) I know there are a lot of hill walkers/climbers so hope you can help. I'm heading out this weekend and would like to go for good hill walk and swim. Does anyone know of any hills that have swimmable loch or pool at the top, preferably within about 2 hour drive of Glasgow? I usually go to a nice place but it has sheep on the hillside and I'll probably have a dog with me this weekend. Love you! You have no idea.. ring me, now! Fuqqin/ doll! Sp release me and let me kove again... starr ya nutter! Edited October 29, 2014 by Wibble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 See her... she's a loonie It'ye'man = naka - martan - who is a right big fuqqer... fair play ya bigggers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm off to bed now but if you'd read emails or my posts (yes, even if they are boring!) you'd know my phone died and all my numbers went with it. So please e-mail your number so I can phone you from on top of a hill on Saturday to tell you if I have hypothermia again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 See her... she's a loonie It'ye'man = naka - martan - who is a right big fuqqer... fair play ya bigggers! T®ied tingieg - ypu - Ya nutter! Fuqqing goood. doll@ Mwah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm off to bed now but if you'd read emails or my posts (yes, even if they are boring!) you'd know my phone died and all my numbers went with it. So please e-mail your number so I can phone you from on top of a hill on Saturday to tell you if I have hypothermia again. Doll - ring ne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Doll - ring ne! Please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Love you - but you and Martin know that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I find it worrying (and psychologically interesting) that Wobble seems turn into fifteen year old girl when drunk. "Love you!!!!! Call me!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I find it worrying (and psychologically interesting) that Wobble seems turn into fifteen year old girl when drunk. "Love you!!!!! Call me!!!!!" What makes you think he had been partaking of the falling down water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I know there are a lot of hill walkers/climbers so hope you can help. I'm heading out this weekend and would like to go for good hill walk and swim. Does anyone know of any hills that have swimmable loch or pool at the top, preferably within about 2 hour drive of Glasgow? I usually go to a nice place but it has sheep on the hillside and I'll probably have a dog with me this weekend. Couple in Glenshee. Loch Vrotochan up near the Cairnwell. Loch Callater on Jock`s Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 What makes you think he had been partaking of the falling down water? It's more me hoping that he has an excuse than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Does it have to be at the top?? Loch Vrotachan is a good idea. Loch Etchachan as well under Ben Macdhui but might take you more than a couple of hours to reach! Here's some more ideas. Loch Enoch. Has a nice gravel beach, and an island you can swim out to... with its own mini loch! http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idld.srf?x=244500&y=585500&z=120&sv=244500,585500&st=4&mapp=idld.srf&searchp=s.srf&dn=607&ax=244500&ay=585500&lm=0 Lochan a' Chaisteil above the waterfall on the Beinn Ghlas burn. Surrounded by rock and a suntrap on a warm sunny day: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idld.srf?x=234500&y=718500&z=120&sv=234500,718500&st=4&mapp=idld.srf&searchp=s.srf&dn=607&ax=234500&ay=718500&lm=0 Lochan nan Cat. Spectacular situation below Ben Lawers, the earlier in the day you get there, the better: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idld.srf?x=264500&y=742500&z=120&sv=264500,742500&st=4&mapp=idld.srf&searchp=s.srf&dn=607&ax=264500&ay=742500&lm=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Loch Enoch again: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 This is why I love this place. Thank you Bob and Deedee, I'll have a proper look at all details later and hopefully be freezing my ears off somewhere different and lovely on Saturday. Biffer, Even better, he said he was calling me but no missed calls so goodness knows what soul was getting his sing song calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's more me hoping that he has an excuse than anything else. It was a whisky-tasting evening - and I'm paying for it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thank you both once again, didn't manage to travel too far today, stuck to Trossachs but heading to further afield next week next week to try Loch Callater on Saturday and Loch Enoch on Sunday. I may have directions completely wrong and be travelling all over the place but going to give it a go anyway as both look beautiful and good walks too. Hope to try them all before New Year's day and traditional Mugdock swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Take it you've got a wetsuit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thank you both once again, didn't manage to travel too far today, stuck to Trossachs but heading to further afield next week next week to try Loch Callater on Saturday and Loch Enoch on Sunday. I may have directions completely wrong and be travelling all over the place but going to give it a go anyway as both look beautiful and good walks too. Hope to try them all before New Year's day and traditional Mugdock swim. A bike is handy for Loch Callater. Really good track up there, very fast going back down to the main road. Some phone photies from the last time i was there https://www.flickr.com/photos/taburetka/sets/72157646675226530/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Take it you've got a wetsuit?? Yes, as I said to another poster I only have the best, £19.99 shortie wetsuit from Lidl about 5 years ago. I love turning up at lochs and meeting triathlon swimmers in their £300 suits, watches that tell time, depth, distance and temp', nose clips, etc but they stop swimming in September 'cos it's cold! (sorry I was out with one of that lot tonight so I'm having a private dig.) Was hoping to have ditched the wetsuit this year and only use swimsuit, socks and gloves but maybe by next winter. A bike is handy for Loch Callater. Really good track up there, very fast going back down to the main road. Some phone photies from the last time i was there https://www.flickr.com/photos/taburetka/sets/72157646675226530/ That looks stunning. No bike I'm afraid but my 'driver' will have his I'm sure. I find cycling too scary on roads never mind shooting down fast tracks. Edited November 2, 2014 by G-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That looks stunning. No bike I'm afraid but my 'driver' will have his I'm sure. I find cycling too scary on roads never mind shooting down fast tracks. It`s a pretty good track. Not scary at all. Only fast because i got a bit carried away on the way down. It`s not steep and there`s no traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) It`s a pretty good track. Not scary at all. Only fast because i got a bit carried away on the way down. It`s not steep and there`s no traffic. http://www.tricyclesales.co.uk/Item/Brands/Kentex/Classic_Tricycle.aspx This is my bike or rather trike. I'm a serious sheitebag and 2 wheels scare me and I fall over a lot so this was the answer and my wee dog sat comfortably in the basket on the back. Getting 'carried away' on this is bit difficult! Never ever tilt your head when saying hello to someone you suspect of having some sort of disability. People constantly tilt their heads and say in areally patronising tone, "hello" when I tricycle past. Very annoying. Edit, mine is red, racing red I think. Edited November 2, 2014 by G-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Yes, as I said to another poster I only have the best, £19.99 shortie wetsuit from Lidl about 5 years ago. . Pictures please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Your wish is my command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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