Ms Betts intended to walk the Mamores range along Na Gruagaichean, Stob Coire a' Chairn and Am Bodach but she didn't come back to her hotel in Fort William.
A search has been launched for a hillwalker who has disappeared in the Scottish Highlands. Ruth Betts, 64, reached the summit of Na Gruagaichean at around 10.15am on Wednesday, but later failed to return to her hotel in Fort William. Ms Betts intended to walk the Mamores range along Na Gruagaichean, Stob Coire a' Chairn and Am Bodach but it is unknown if she continued along that route.
'Extensive searches are ongoing with assistance from local mountain rescue, coastguard and the Search and Rescue Dog Association. 'It is important we find Ruth as soon as possible.' Ms Betts is around 5ft 3in tall and of a slight build, with short grey hair. When last seen, she was wearing grey walking trousers, a waterproof jacket, and was carrying a green and grey rucksack.
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