Arthur's
Seat
Organiser
Nick Macdonald
Ard-na-Saighead,
the Height of the Arrows. Probably so called because it was the site of a settlement
with a bronze-smith in around 700 BC. Or as we know it now, Arthur's Seat, remnant
of a volcano which erupted some 325 million years ago, site of chapels, forts
and columnar basalt cliffs and more recently home to the World Mountain Trophy.
What better venue for the final handicap of the season? Note the earlier start
time so that we finish before dark!
The New Route:
Meet/Start
at St Margaret's Loch Car Park. There are 5 summits to visit in order: Arthur's
Seat, Crow Hill, Dunsappie Crag, Whinny Hill and finally an extra sting in the
tail, Salisbury Crags, before racing back to the car park. Route choice is up
to you but the summits must be visited in this order.
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