SteveNorthumberland wrote:Just had a look at that alternative route on os maps and at NH 03283 27503 it descends 40m over 20m of length that’s quite steep to say the least I think before I planned to go that way I’d want to hear from somebody who has done it.
We did this section downhill in the dusk in Feb 2001 after an amazing day on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan, heading to our bikes at Carnach. On the day, it was just about below the last remnant of the snow line, and visibility was the biggest issue for us. I remember it as steep and not obviously a big path, but not difficult other than seeing what we were doing. Not sure if this helps!
The cycle out down the glen, with all the puddles frozen and the stars wheeling above, was a memorable one.