Meikle Bin

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Meikle Bin is a small(ish) hill (397m) 20 miles or so north of Glasgow which we’d never climbed until recently. It’s a 10k round trip, so what did we need to fortify us first? Lunch! The Culcreuch Castle Hotel did us proud and we had a wee wander round the grounds before embarking on the main walk. This was the end of September, so the trees were just beginning to turn.

Culcreuch Castle
Culcreuch Castle grounds
Culcreuch Castle grounds

The hill climb started at the north end of the Carron Valley Reservoir, and followed a forestry track.

Carron Valley Reservoir
Carron Valley Reservoir

Soon, we crossed the Carron River and Meikle Bin came into view.

Meikle Bin
Carron River
Carron River

Once clear of the trees, the path became boggy and it was a short, steep climb to the top – though it wasn’t a clear enough day for really great views.

On the way up
Summit
Summit

The best way down is just to retrace your steps, which we did, taking a little longer to look at details – and I couldn’t resist walking along the reservoir wall (and managed not to fall in.)

Fungi
Pine cones
Carron Valley Reservoir
Carron Valley Reservoir

I’m linking this post to Jo’s Monday Walks. If you’re suffering, as I am, torrential rain at the moment, pop over there for some blue skies and sunshine.

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  2. So sorry, Annabel! I’m sure I left a comment asking the origin of the name, but it doesn’t appear here. I did it on my phone and I’m not so proficient on there. Maybe I’m lurking in your spam? Thanks anyway! I did enjoy your company, as always. 🙂

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  6. We have quite a variety of wild mushrooms where I live (city). The kids and I went mushroom hunting last fall; lots of fun. No mud fights for you and John?

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  9. It looks like such a lovely walk and some beautiful scenery like the castle and the small hill in the background. I’m glad you didn’t fall in!

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  11. Hi Anabel,
    a wonderful landscape there. I enjoyed the “walk”.
    Have a great week, and for gorgeous sunshine, just pop over to the Texas Hill Country,
    Pit

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  12. We regularly take the dogs a walk round the reservoir and eat at the castle in the bar so I know the area well – great pics. But I’ve never climbed up the hill – I only do flat walking 🙂

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    • Thanks. It’s very wet here but the flooding is further south so I hope we have missed the worst – while obviously feeling really sorry about the people who are having to be rescued from their homes. It always feels selfish being glad it’s not me!

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