Whilst I admire those who, almost superhumanly, manage to tackle the Fisherfield 6 in a day from their car, John wished to tackle the Munros here in a more leisurely style. I was happy to go along with that, together with his proposed approach from Incheril. So the plan was hatched. 12th July Continue Reading
A night in Coire a’Ghrunnda – Sgurr nan Eag
I was last up in Coire a’Ghrunnda in May of this year. I didn’t intend anything other than to attempt to scale Sgurr nan Eag. But I never made it… I could just about make out The Castle – a huge block of gabbro that lies across the ridge. I had scrambled up into the upper corrie over Continue Reading
Chicken plucked; horse broken – a long day in the Fannichs
I kipped in the car the night before this walk at the Forestry Commission car park just to the west of the start point. I must say that I have never used the eastern approaches to the Fannichs on my visits and so have never experienced the bogs that those approaches involve. The “problem” with Continue Reading
Two quick Fannichs – Sgurr Breac and A’Chailleach
After the previous day’s exertions I was not up for a mega day. So it was a more leisurely start at 9am. The start point was that suggested by the WH route and I was soon walking down the track towards Loch a’Bhroain. Again the forecast was not that promising according to MWIS with an early 70% Continue Reading
Seana Bhraigh and friends
Seana Bhraigh, of course, has the reputation of being one of the more remote Munros. I had been up it once before, many years ago in the years BC*. Then it was part of a two day trip taking in the Beinn Dearg hills and Am Faocagach. On that occasion I had found a delightful camp site by Loch Continue Reading