Brilliant replies everyone, thanks so much. You have given me so much to think about. Will let you know how I get on. Thanks again

Hi Folks
After 4 years mourning my last pet I think it’s time to get a new member of our family. I was wondering what people’s opinions are on dogs that are particularly suited to climbing hills ? And good with children (I have a seven year old).

Thanks in advance

I done the Buchile last Sunday and it was seriously icy. There were about 20 folk, all with very good summer kit, trying to ascend the bealich. As we all know this is impossible without the spikey shoes but the were persistent to the point of putting themselves and those below them in in danger.

Thanks all. That gives me lots of options

Hi folks.

I’m looking to do the Beinn Dearg 4 near Ullapool. Given how far it is from my home town I was going to camp the night before. Also B and B option out the window due astronomical price hikes. Anyway, does anyone know of any suitable car camp locations next to the start of this walk ?

jmarkb wrote:I think you can still park for free at Ardgartan, and use the Cowal Way track to access The Cobbler/Beinn Narnain.

Great idea, I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks

Has anyone got any ideas on alternative car parking around the arrochar area ? I’ve been paying £9 a day and can’t afford it anymore.

Done it twice, the ‘path’ becomes unusable / nonexistent after a while. I done the route the reverse from your proposed route, it’s a great walk

Went to Arrochar last Thursday and it was starting to get really busy. Also there was strict enforcement of the parking there, with loads of fines being dished out. One final thing, the butter bridge car park has been completely taken over by rubble from the land slip.

Linn of Dee was still quiet at 2pm on Friday when I came off the hill. Might have got busier later on that day though.

Hi everyone

I have asked Mountaineering Scotland and walkhighlands FB page the above question but got conflicting responses. Are we allowed to wild camp ?

I went to Braemar on Friday and saw no one ‘wild camping’ on the notorious A93 campsite ⛺️

iain_atkinson_1986 wrote:The beach at Loch Laggan (you pass it en route to the Ardverike munros) might be worth a look. Not too much of a walk from the road and then it's a 5 minute drive the Creag Meagaidh car park.

Yes, had a look and think this is the one I will go for.

Thanks 😊

Stevekerr188 wrote:Could park up at Aberarder and walk into Coire Ardair to camp

Cheers, yes looks like a good diced car park and flat walk in. 👍

I take it you don't want to carry your camping gear? As you can camp at Lochan a'Choire and on or near the summit. Na, ATM I could only manage a car camp or bike pack as my back is playing up. It looks like it would be a great place to camp though. Watched your YouTube video bye the way, gave me a ...

Hi everyone

I was wondering if anyone knows if you can camp near Creag Meagaidh ? The nights are closing in so need to camp the night before tackling this cracker

Cheers