26ºc on a Scottish Mountain | Meall Ghaordaidh

Meall Ghaordaidh in 26°C heat! What started as a warm and hazy morning above Glen Lochay soon turned into a scorching but absolutely cracking day on one of Scotland's Munros. I'd checked the temperature the night before and made the decision to leave Gus at home rather than take him onto the hill in that kind of heat. He still manages to make an appearance though, going completely mental during a trip to the beach! Meall Ghaordaidh turned out to have more to discover than I expected. On the way up I pass old shielings and buildings, evidence of people living and working in this landscape long before we started climbing these hills for fun. Then there's the rock itself. Near the summit I noticed the rock glittering in the sunshine and initially wondered if I was looking at iron. Having looked into the geology afterwards, Meall Ghaordaidh is largely formed from metamorphic schist, including the Ben Lui Schist Formation around the upper mountain. Those brilliant reflective flakes I spotted appear to be mica within the schist rather than iron ore. Add increasingly clear skies, some fantastic views and temperatures reaching around 26°C, and this became a very memorable Munro day. Sometimes there's far more to a Scottish mountain than simply reaching the summit. If you enjoy Munro bagging, hillwalking and exploring the history and landscapes of Scotland, consider subscribing and joining me on the next adventure. Bryan - ■ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:19 Local History & Route 02:38 On the route 03:42 The Haze Breaks 04:31 Short Mode Activated 05:32 Halfway Update 07:41 Local Fruits & The Joy of a Breeze 08:50 The Glittering Munro (Mica Discovery) 11:21 Final Approach 12:23 Summit Cairn and Review 15:14 End Screen Disclaimer: All views and opinions in this video are my own. All equipment and products featured have been bought with my own money unless stated otherwise. I am not a mountain guide or professional climber. The routes and experiences shared are based on my personal journeys in Scotland’s outdoors. Conditions in the hills can change quickly, so please plan ahead, use the right equipment, and stay safe.