by bio-man » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:41 pm
Date walked: 24/06/2008
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Finally made this range on saturday after a couple of call-offs. it was a fairly popular route and was very glas that we set off early enough and avoided the congestion. The route to the summit of Carn Liath was a slog, although the views to the west that opened up made it less tiresome. The summit is quickly reached and the view over the ridge is, much more than 'delightful' as is mentioned. Pretty stunning were some of the adjectives used!! The wind kicked in towards the summit of Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain ( still can't pronounce it, even with help!!!) great view toward Cairn Toul and Ben Macdui. The route to the bealach will definetly be tricky in poor navigation; we countoured round thanks to the wind as well!! Straightforward walk into the summit of Carn nan Gabhar, although with amount of boulders, this will be very tricky in the the wet. Needed insulating jackets on as the wind was chilly and strong. we took in the summit's top, Airgiod Bhienn, then descend via Allt na Beinn Bige as described. We were very surprised of the lack of obvious descent this way as it made the whole day easier than expected. We didn't tcontour Beinn Bheag as described but continued SE to the stalkers path then turned west back to the huts and the car. An excellent day out and very recommended. With a 30 minute break, the route took us 7 hrs 30 mins and wasn't as hard as we thought. Although, in different conditions, this time and conclusion would alter dramatically.
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- Rocky summit of Carn nan Gabhar...these are the smaller ones!!
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- The Bealach an Fhiodha is in the centre
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- The ridge towards Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain