I was keen to get out on the hills, met a fellow walker at the Hostel [hello Norman, from Canada


Beinn Eighe
Back along the ridge, and a fine walk up and over two smaller tops to Spidean a' Choire Leith.

Spidean a Choire Leith
From the summit there was a superb panoramic view, taking in the Torridon hills and over to the Cuillin of Skye, aswell as Beinn Alligin to the west.

Beinn Alligin

Looking east along Liathach, from Spidean a Choire Leith
We took the direct line of the ridge over The Pinnacles, and I was glad that it wasn't a windy day, but the rock was grippy and safe.

The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles and Spidean a' Choire Leith
After tackling The Pinnacles, it was a straight-forward ridge walk up to Mullach an Rathain, from where we took the rather steep descent to the South (that scree wasn't much fun), and back down to the road and to the Hostel.
A great day out for me, and my friend Norman (it was his first proper mountain walk in Scotland, but he's a natural for it). Liathach certainly is a "must do" for anyone who likes ridge walks.