Ben Nevis

Jack.Gibson — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:03:18 +0000

Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain and this route is the busiest. The climb is somewhat tedious as the path zigzags round the shoulder of Meall an t-Suidhe (711 metres) upto the psychological half-way point near Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe.

The path then continues zigzagging eight times to the summit. The path vanishes on the higher rocky slopes and navigation can be problematic.

BBC Loch Ness Hostel

Peter.Lord — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:53:36 +0000

A warm highland welcome is assured to you at Bearnock Country Centre Hostel ( 5 STAR graded ) which is situated in a prime location for Munro baggers at the Glens of Affric and Strathfarrar.
It is also a few minutes drive from Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and just 20 mins from Inverness City.
Solo travellers, families or groups of up to 40 can be easily catered for in private en suite rooms.

An Socach [Glen Affric]

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:04 +0000

An Socach is a craggy munro surrounded by many munros which are much grander in stature as it is the smallest munro on a long ridge of mountains. An Socach is the most westerly of the line of four munros on the north side of Loch Mullardoch, known collectively as the Mullardochs, rising to the north of Glen Affric on a horseshoe ridge around the deep remote Gleann a' Choilich on the south western side.

Mullach na Dheiragain

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:41 +0000

Mullach na Dheiragain lies 4 km to the north-east of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan with its small summit cairn standing at the end of a long ridge which is rocky in places. Although it is given full munro status, it is in fact part of the larger mass of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan. Mullach na Dheiragain is one of the most remotest mountains in the Scottish Highlands and accessing it from any direction involves a very long approach.

Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Glen Affric)

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:12 +0000

Beinn Fhionnlaidh is a very inaccessible mountain and involves a long walk in from any direction unless one approaches by boat along Loch Mullardock. The hill rises on the south of Loch Mullardock, and stands on northern end of an arced shaped ridge which surround Gleann a' Choilich.

Usual access is via Bealach Beag (832m) on the south joining then neighbouring munro Carn Eighe . Alternatively a boat may be hired from the Mullardoch Dam giving direct access to Beinn Fhionnlaidh's steep northern slopes.

Tom a'Choinich

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:58 +0000

Tom a'Choinich is one of the easiest munros to reach in Glen Affric lying on the eastern end of the huge chain of mountains on the north side of the glen. The munro has quite a distinctive outline with 4 ridges converging to form pyramidal shaped summit and a big east facing corrie gives it a excellent appearance via Glen Affric.

The eastern ridge which is narrow leads down to a Bealach Toll Easa (872 metres) which was once a well used crossing betwen Glen Cannich and Glen Affric and continuing leads to the munro Toll Creagach .

Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:49 +0000

Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan is a Scottish mountain that is situated in the remote and lonely mountainous country between Glen Affric and Glen Elchaig, some 30 kilometres east of Kyle of Lochalsh in the Highland region. With a height of 1151 metres (3776 feet) it is ranked as the third highest mountain north of the Great Glen (after Carn Eighe and Mam Sodhail) and is regarded as one of the finest hills in the whole of the United Kingdom.

Mam Sodhail

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:35 +0000

Mam Sodhail, sometimes known by its anglicised name of "Mam Soul", is a Scottish Munro situated in the secluded country on the northern side of Glen Affric, some 30 kilometres east of Kyle of Lochalsh. At 1181 metres (3874 feet) it is the second highest mountain north of the Great Glen (after Càrn Eige) and the fourteenth highest in the United Kingdom. Càrn Eige stands just one kilometre to the north of Mam Sodhail and the two are regarded as twin mountains being roughly identical in height and appearance.

Carn Eige

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:26 +0000

Càrn Eige, sometimes spelt Càrn Eighe, is the highest mountain in northern Scotland (north of the Great Glen). It is in the Highland council area, on the boundary between the committee areas of Inverness and Ross and Cromarty, on the former lands of the Clan Chisholm.

The mountain is very remote, more than ten kilometres from the nearest major road, although there is a youth hostel in Glen Affric that is nearer. In terms of relative height, it is the second tallest mountain in the British Isles, after Ben Nevis.

Rothiemurchus Camp and Caravan Park (coylumbridge )

Peter.Lord — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:01:16 +0000

Set opposite the Hilton Coylumbridge at start of Lairig Ghru walk.

Within Caledonian Forest and wilderness setting. No dogs allowed (except guide dogs) in the tent camping area, but they are allowed if you have a caravan or campervan in the touring area. New facilities for tent campers in 2004. Check with site for disabled facilities. See weblink for full details.

Ben Volich (Loch Lomond)

Peter.Lord — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:58:42 +0000

Ben Vorlich is a steep sided mountain much like it's neighbour Ben Vane. Follow the road upto Loch Sloy and steep ascent up grassy slopes returning via the long southeast ridge which is a steep descent.

Sgurr a'Chaorachain

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:44 +0000

Sgurr a'Chaorachain is located between the head of Loch Monar and Glen Carron. It has a domed shaped appearance and usually climbed with the munro Sgurr Choinnich.

Bynack More - A'Choinneach

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:22 +0000

A' Choinneach is minor top which used be a munro.

Sgurr Dubh Mor & Sgurr nan Eag

Peter.Lord — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:43:23 +0000

The south of The Cuillin ridge which takes in the two munros Sgurr Dubh Mor & Sgurr nan Eag which is the most southern peak. The peaks are reached from Glen Brittle via a rough path upto Coire' a' Grunnda which is one of Scotland's fines corries.

The part between Sgurr Dubh na Da Bheinn and Sgurr Dubh Mor is the trickiest part and is steep although not particular exposed but a head for heights is required.

Bruach na Frithe - Sgurr a'Fionn Choire

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:22 +0000

Sgurr nan Gillean from Sligachan

Peter.Lord — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:03:31 +0000

Sgurr nan Gillean is perhaps the most recognised and renowned peak in The Cuillin range of mountains on the Isle of Skye. Sgurr nan Gillean is the mountain nearest to Sligachan and forms impressive triangular profile rising behind the Sligachan hotel where the route starts.
This is the most popular route of ascent known as the tourist route which follows a path leading south from the Dunvegan Road leading to a footbrige which crosses the Allt Dearg Mor and then Allt Dearg Beag. The route continues up in to the Coire Rhiabhach where you climb high above a tiny lochan onto the main ridge.

The final sections along the ridge from the head of the corrie onto the summit are extremely exposed, and call for scrambling ability and a very good head for heights indeed.

Excellent views from the summit of the Cuillin Ridge and the Isle of Skye coastline

Mullach Fraoch-choire

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:41 +0000

Mullach Fraoch-choire lies on the west end of Loch Cluanie and Glen Affric and is a peak very much hidden set back nearly 5km from Loch Cluanie. It's one of the fines peaks in the Five Sisters of Kintail formed by the meeting of three ridges giving a fairly pointed appearance rising high at the end of a 8km long ridge. The southern ridge is fairly narrow leading to the summit point which is marked with a substantial cairn and windbreak.

Cairn Bannoch

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:22 +0000

Cairn Bannoch is a small mound ehich stands at the south eastern end of The Lochnagar Hills which is a twisting ridge made up from 5 munros that rise on the western side of Loch Muick by the Spittal of Glenmuick. The summit point is marked with a large granite tor. The only real feature of the munro is nearly 1km to the east of the summit are the cliffs called Creag an Dubh Loch which rise over Dubh Loch and worth a visit event though usually out of ones way.

Bidein a'Choire Sheasgaich

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:20 +0000

Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich is the central peak of a mountainous arc around the western tip of the remote Loch Monar and appears in all directions as a pyramidal peak due to the three ridges that meet at the summit. The summit point is marked with a rather modest cairn. Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich is one of the remotest munros on the south side of Glen Carron and arguable the finest looking peak as it's pretty craggy in all directions. Lurg Mhor is situated on the south-east connected by the Bealach an Sgoltaidh (740m) and is usually climbed on the same days outing.

Sgor Gaibhre

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:55 +0000

Sgor Gaibhre rises to the east of Loch Ossian and to the west of Loch Ericht with the summit being marked with a tiny cairn over looking it's north eastern crags.

Usual access is from the munro Carn Dearg from the boggy bealach called Mam Ban situated on the western side which have gentle grassy slopes.

In the winter vast herds of dear gather in Coire Eigheach on Sgor Gaibhre's south west and slopes beneath Mam Ban.

Sgor Gaoith

Peter.Lord — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:24:15 +0000

A fairly easy route on the edge of the western Cairngorms over 3 tops upto the munro Sgor Gaoith from Glen Feshie. It's reached on a substantial path through forestry plantations over rough ground over the tops where munro is reached. Ascent is on quite a newly constructed path making life easy.

There are excellent views if you get a clear day over to Braeriach on the east.

Glen Feshie

Peter.Lord — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:16:34 +0000

Glen Feshie is one of the most beautiful and remote areas in the Eastern Highlands, and is U-shaped glacial valley which divides the mass of granite of The Cairngorms, from the hills lower down to the east, in Badenoch. This range extends some 18km north to south and on the western & south western side looks like a long level plateau, on the eastern side however it drops into Gleann Einich in a long series of buttresses and gullies.

There's parking space 1km north of the farm where usual access to the 2 munros is gained

Sgor Gaoith - Sgoran Dubh Mor

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:44 +0000

Sgoran Dubh Mor lies about 1km to the north of the munro Sgor Gaoith . It' has a broad northern ridge which makes on easy descent place. On the eastern flanks of the hill are crags which drop steeply down to the remote Loch Einich.

On the east there are splendid views over to Braeriach and down into Glen Feshie on the west.

Sgor Gaoith - Meall Buidhe

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:43 +0000

Meall Buidhe is a top located between the top Geal-charn (920 metres) and Sgor Gaoith of munro status and stands in the middle of a broad grassy ridge.

Sgor Gaoith - Geal-charn

Peter.Lord — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:10:43 +0000

Geal-charn is a shapely top which stands out from Strath Spey and the furthest west hill on The Cairngorm massif. From the summit a broad ridge on the south east leads onto the munro Sgor Gaoith.

Recent posts

Ben Nevis

BBC Loch Ness Hostel

An Socach [Glen Affric]

Mullach na Dheiragain

Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Glen Affric)

Tom a'Choinich

Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan

Mam Sodhail

Carn Eige

Rothiemurchus Camp and Caravan Park (coylumbridge )

Ben Volich (Loch Lomond)

Sgurr a'Chaorachain

Bynack More - A'Choinneach

Sgurr Dubh Mor & Sgurr nan Eag

Bruach na Frithe - Sgurr a'Fionn Choire

Sgurr nan Gillean from Sligachan

Mullach Fraoch-choire

Cairn Bannoch

Bidein a'Choire Sheasgaich

Sgor Gaibhre

Sgor Gaoith

Glen Feshie

Sgor Gaoith - Sgoran Dubh Mor

Sgor Gaoith - Meall Buidhe

Sgor Gaoith - Geal-charn