Ben Chonzie (pronounced 'Honzie' apparently) is regarded as being a bit of a dull hill in itself, and really it's just a lump that sneaks in over 3000 feet by 57 feet. Given you start the walk at 1000 feet it's a bit of a cheat as well - but it's only an hour and a half or so in the car from Edinburgh, and there was the possibility of there being some snow on top (and some wildlife - of which more later!).
And calling it a dull hill is a bit of a shame, because the views it affords are fantastic on a 9-10 mile loop round Loch Turret.
The lump from the walk in along Loch Turret
And me (suffering with a bit of back trouble so looking grumpy despite enjoying the day!)
Views of the Lawers Range (5 or 6 Munros on show) from the climb up
A snow ridge
A cairn heading back down from the summit
Coming down we stumbled upon loads of Arctic Hares. We knew there should be some in the area, and had been bemoaning the lack of sightings on the way up! They more than made up for it later!
There are also LOADS of frogs and toads on the walk in, sunning themselves on the path beside Loch Turret
