I know you’re not a fan of bikes Barry, however I knocked that one off last summer. I managed to bike a good way up Glen Derry, leaving just a 4.5km walk to the top of Beinn Chaorrain GM/ES-011. And yes, it was a fine day!
More Tales of Hiking in Scotland when it's too hot! GM/ES-011 & GM/WS-106
I’m really looking forward to getting back up there this summer.