Beinn Sgritheall "Take 2"

[Bod]

After a fantastic weekend attending the Torridon Meet climbing Beinn Liath Mhor and Sgorr Ruadh (see Mountainlove's report on her 100th), followed by Beinn Alligin (see Nathan79's report), we were off down for a special treat staying once again at the Kintail Lodge Hotel. First in our sights was a return to Beinn Sgritheall now one of my favourite mountains, this being my second walk report dealing with this beast...

Up, up and up, pretty much what Beinn Sgritheall is about :)

Looking out over Loch Hourn to the Sound of Sleat.

Bealach Arnisdail with another fun looking Corbett on the right....we're going left here.

Some funky rocks! Knoydart in the background :)

Been watching this mountain since 1984....camped across in Barrisdale Bay on a school trip climbing the Knoydart Hills. Got blown off in 2011 and we never reached the summit then

An Icy gully with a fresh snow covering, didn't cross as pretty dodgy and headed straight up :)

Very steep and a long way back down so kept on the left..... time for sticks away and axes out :)

Notice Valerie is clinging on here, bare hands on the damp cold icy rock. This was necessary at points over the top slopes here, with axes ready as a backup. Gey slippy but sorted and fun :). Not sure Valerie agreed :)

Great :)

Levelling out now and back on two feet again, the two of us that is. Ritchie of course was sorted all the way up with his natural set of crampons :)

Beinn Sgritheal, at least we can see her this time, and a grand view at that :)

Arnisdale below on the shores of Loch Hourn.

A nice wee snowy ridge :)

My goodness! What has happened to this summit, lightning perhaps?

Stunning views on the descent route :)

A little more terror ..... hheehe :)

Arnisdale and Loch Hourn again. Barrisdale Bay there at the furthest shores:)

Loch na Lochain with dozens of deer around :)

The Point of Sleat with the Isle of Rum behind :)

Time to head back down to sea level...

The jungle descent through Coille Mhialairigh, beautiful native woodland. Had to just stop here and pause for a moment. Lots of holly and birch on this mountainside, just lovely :)

Caolas Eilean Rarsaidh...

Back along the tarmac road to Arnisdale...

Loch Hourn with Knoydart on the opposite shores :) :) :)

My favourite Highland Hotel :)

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Here is a link to our previous adventure here: http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16059

A day to remember, Beinn Sgritheall looked after us well this time

[rockhopper]

Nice one, Bod - good to see you managed it this time after your previous forced retreat Some great views as well - esp the funky rocks - cheers

[Meatball]

Stop it...
I want to go again!

[Scotjamie]

So that's what the summit looks like, Bod!! Will try again in the summer I hope.
Smashing report....well done

[Bod]

Nice one, Bod - good to see you managed it this time after your previous forced retreat Some great views as well - esp the funky rocks - cheers

Thanks rockhopper, I really enjoyed this day very much.....love mountains by the sea

[Bod]

Stop it...
I want to go again!

We could go back again together one day?

[Bod]

So that's what the summit looks like, Bod!! Will try again in the summer I hope.
Smashing report....well done

Thanks Scotjamie, I know Beinn Sgritheall has memories for you too....hope you are lucky with a cracking day when you head back over that beautiful road

[PeteR]

Stop it...
I want to go again!

We could go back again together one day?

A walkhighland mini-meet just on Beinn Sgitheall I'd be up for that, as this must be one of the best hills there is.....even with all that steepness.

Great to see that you all made it to the top this time Bod. That interesting snowy ridge brought back nervous memories for me, as the snow was very soft when I was up there and I had ever such a slight fear it might collapse when I crossed. Luckily it didn't so I survivied to enjoy the woodland jungle on the descent route

[Meatball]

I will definitely return...at least once!

[BlackPanther]

Steep and painful it may be, but well worth the effort
Funny how quickly snow conditions can change in spring - when we did BS in March, there was no snow left, apart from one melting patch just below the summit.
Good to see this mountain again, and now I want to re-visit

[pigeon]

Well done Bod and Valerie(and Richie of course),might get to this one soon,looks steeeeeep though Do you recommend laying of the malts the night before this one

[David-Main]

Cracking Bod One for the summer months me thinks

[Morecambe Monkey]

Looks fantastic Bod. Glad you managed to get there this time.

[Johnny Corbett]

Good to see you both summited this time and getting the views. Didn't get a good day when i did this one but looking forward to maybe climbing it again one day.

[basscadet]

Looks like a cracking day.. a bit jealous, but already have this one earmarked for my final one, so have to wait a while before I can sample the joys