Sixteen Munros!
The last few months have been very productive from a Munro bagging perspective. We had a lovely holiday at Balmacara near Kyle of Lochalsh with friends and family where we climbed two Munros on the North side of Glen Shiel; Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg (peak of the red pass) and Saileag (little heel). We also walked on Skye and had a lovely walk to what's known as the Gates of Affric (Bealach an Sgairne).
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| The Cuillin on Skye |
Then in the first week of October, Dorothy and I took the Camper Van to Loch Lomond. We parked up at Inveruglas and climbed Beinn Vane (middle hill), returning via the Loch Sloy Dam. Good facilities at Inveruglas, a cafe and loos and no objections to overnight stays. Very enlightened. Then we drove to Arrochar and parked in a secluded section of the car park near a sign saying 'No Overnight camping'. From here we climbed Beinn Narnain (hill of notches) and Beinn Ime (butter hill). Good views on both days.
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| The Cobbler from below Beinn Narnain. |
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We then drove round to the head of Loch Fyne. Parking at the start of the next day's walk was conveniently close to the Loch Fyne Restaurant, where we had our dinner. Next day we had a long walk to the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe (yellow hill). It was a long walk in from the head of Loch Fyne to Inverchorachan and
then a steep ascent to Beinn Bhuidhe. Once we reached the upper corrie
the rain started and on the ridge it was difficult to stand up because
of the wind and driving rain. Dot and I pushed on to the summit to find
the smashed trig point and then struggled back down to the upper corrie.
We then followed the very ugly track created by the Hydro Scheme back
into Glen Fyne. We were glad to be staying in bed and breakfast that night
as it gave us a chance to dry out.
Inverstrae B&B was very welcoming. From here we climbed Beinn a Chochuill (hill of the hood) and Beinn Eunaich (fowling hill) in better weather.
We were at home for a week before the forecast of high pressure over Scotland tempted us to load up the van for another trip. We drove to Glen Affric by Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin.
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| Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin |
Again a lovely car park with loos! On the following day we ascended Toll Creagach (rocky hollow) and Tom a' Choinich (hill of the moss). Some incredible views.
That evening we drove to Loch Cluanie and parked down the road from the Cluanie Inn. From here we climbed Ciste Dubh (black chest) and Aonach Meadhoin (middle hill). The next day we did A' Chralaig (the basket) and Mullach Fraoch-choire (heather-corrie peak) along a magnificent ridge. Haggis neeps and tatties in the Cluanie Inn went down well with a couple of pints of 'Wilder-ness' beer.
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| Dorothy walking down Gleann nam Fhiadh on the way to Toll Creagach. |
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| The South Glen Shiel ridge in early morning sunlight from the slopes of A' Chralaig |
The last two Munros were Sron a' Coire Ghairbh (nose of the rough corrie) and Meall na Teanga (hill of the tongue). We did these from the car park by the eas Cia-aig waterfalls on the Mile Dorcha near Loch Lochy. This was a long walk made even longer because we had to follow a diversion while a hydro scheme is being created.
