I had decided to go up via the North ridge and as I emerged from the forestry, the prize shined bright. The close-up of the Witch's step showed that it shouldn't be messed with, especially with fresh snow and sub-zero temperatures.
The path was excellent and made for quick and assured progress. I crossed over the burn and began the ascent up on to the North ridge. From here, the views really opened up over to Suidhe Feargas and beyond.
Mullach Buidhe came into view too (Beinn Bharrain), which I had done a few years ago. It looked very pretty with its own snow.
However, once up and past the main tors, the view across Glen Rose to Cir Mhor and beyond was truly stunning. The climb up on to the summit tor was straightforward and I'm not sure that the views can be matched for the splendour or grand nature of rock. It was quite special.
I decided to head down and around Coire Abhail, before leaving the ridge to Cir Mhor and then down into Glen Sannox. Once on sure ground, it was a beautiful run back out of the glen and round to Corrie, where I met my wife and daughter. A perfect day.
