Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich (And back the same way)

[fbennett]

I did this up and down the same way. The loop looks fun just didn’t fancy it so time will be a bit quicker and less distance than the full thing.

We parked just across the bridge

Parking spot

The path is obvious turning up to the right after you’ve headed along the road away from the bridge

Starting up the path

The path is as excellent as other reports suggest and makes gaining some height as painless as possible

Gaining height

Remember to look back as the views open up quickly

Looking back

The path carries on weaving up and flattens out a bit when you can see the summit ridge ahead. Great views down the Glen

Looking down Glen Quoich

The ridge along to the summit looks quite tiring but again the path carries on and makes things much easier

Looking up ahead to the summit

There are no difficulties and while it looks tricky don’t be put off

Path along the ridge

Summit in sight

The last push to the summit is the steepest bit but no exposure to worry about just keep pushing up

Summit cairn

Sadly I missed the views but impressive cairn

It started to clear as I descended

Starting to clear on the descent

The views back along the ridge are great even if it reminds you some re ascent is required

Looking along the ridge

You have the view of the loch the whole way

Descending towards the loch

The path as it did on the way up eases the descent with no difficulties

Great path

You’ll see the road getting ever closer

Nearly back

And be happy to reach some snacks and a rest

Cheeky face

All in it was a straightforward walk with amazing views throughout

[rockhopper]

Would agree with you - the views from here are good even if clagged in at the summit.....and , of course, it clears on the descent no matter how long you wait at the top - cheers

[Graeme D]

I do like this hill!

[AHillTooFar]

The views in the area are great and well worth the drive down that road. I only did the hill next to it Buidhe Bheinn but it excellent all the same.