Hill: Ladylea Hill
Date: Friday 28th January 2011
Company: Myself, Beinn and Becky
I first ascended Ladylea Hill with Beinn back in December 2008.
I ascended this hill again today with Becky in almost identical weather and ground conditions.
I thought this hill would make a good introduction to >2000ft hills. Ladylea hill is the lowest of all the Fionas and from the start to the summit it is only 0.7 miles - it is however reasonably steep for little legs and the heather is quite deep. Edit: Ladylea Hill is no longer a Fiona. It has been found to actually
be <2000ft.
We entered the grassy field via the gate at the start and made our way towards the gate at the top of the field.
Becky at start of Ladylea Hill:
Beyond the gate, we followed the line of grouse butts up the hill, sticking where possible to lines of burnt heather.
Becky at the first Grouse Butt:
The grouse butts provided some entertainment. We had to visit each one during the ascent.
Hiding from dad:
Looking back towards start:
Becky throwing a snowball at me:
Beinn:
Becky made it to the summit under her own steam.
It was quite chilly as we approached the summit, so Becky was happy to put on a second pair of gloves and a turtleneck.