Last Day of Winter

Sunday 21st March was officially the last day of winter, and what a winter we had! Very bright and sunny but extremely cold. Well all the snow is just about gone now and the temperatures have risen to a balmy 9 & 10 degrees!! With the warmer temps has brought some rain, the first heavy rain we have had for a while, hopefully it won't last too long and we may get some Spring sunshine.
The cold weather has had an impact on the grounds and plants with the grass very mushy and brown and no sign of the daffodils blooming just yet. This time last year we were enjoying warm, sunny weather and the daffodils were out in force.
Ian took a trip up to Blackwater Dam on Sunday and as you can see by these pictures the sky is very grey and the snow is all but gone. This area just above Kinlochleven is lovely for a walk, the circuit explores the very beautiful and peaceful Glen Leven, including a visit to the bleak Blackwater Dam.
Good paths and tracks for most of the walk. There are a few boggy sections and the section of the walk below the dam is pathless and rough. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam There are several walks close by, varying in difficulty have a look at the Walk Highlands website for lots of ideas.























The area is slowly starting to get busier and over the next week we expect to see more people out and about. We are very busy over Easter with only 1 chalet left www.glencoeselfcatering.co.uk take a look at our website for full details.
There is loads going on in the area if you are planning a trip up, from The Annual Easter Ale Festival at the Grog & Gruel Pub in Fort William to an Easter Egg Hunt in Glencoe to live music in the Clachaig in Glencoe. Have a look at all the details on the Outdoor Capital website www.outdoorcapital.co.uk/events There is something for everyone!