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The granite is grippy on a dry day like we enjoyed (until nearer the end of the day, anyway) so there isn’t anything technical in the ascent.<\/p>\n
From there we took a compass bearing or two to find the top of Braeriach through the mist before a long, bumpy path (my feet can still feel the sharp rocks!) back to the Lairig Ghru and through the Gap.<\/p>\n
A great day out but a long one, and I’m sure the views would be magnificent on a better day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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