Gairich to Sgurr na Ciche from Loch Arkaig

[rockhopper]

Munros: Gairich, Sgurr Mor, Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr na Ciche
Corbetts: Sgurr an Fhuarain

Date: Sunday 7 July 2013
Time taken: 17hrs (including stops 3hrs 40 mins for food, sunbathing, photos, talking to other walkers, river crossing etc)
Distance: 44.5km
Ascent: 3,170m
Attendees: me

Just back from a near three week family holiday so wasn’t sure I’d be able to get out this weekend – weather forecast was a bit “iffy” for the Saturday but looked just too good to miss for the Sunday. Had originally planned this trip as an overnighter but circumstances dictated that wouldn’t be possible. My plan also suggested that the distance would be around 40km so was quite surprised when I downloaded the track to the PC and found that it was a lot further.

Had dinner on Saturday evening then drove up to the far end of Loch Arkaig. Rain on the way up but it had stopped by the time I reached my destination. Was expecting to have to park on the verge but a new car park has been built just before the gate with spaces for quite a few cars which was a real bonus. This meant I could set off around 0430hrs on the Sunday morning.

Walked through the gate and initially up the Glen Dessary path before taking a sharp right at the signpost.

[simon-b]

That's a massive round in one day, rockhopper. Some really good pictures and a great story as ever. Sgurr na Ciche is one I'm really looking forward to for the future. It's nice to see some good weather up there at last; it's been beautiful on the Northern English hills recently, so about time NW Scotland had its share.

[pigeon]

Another monster RH , done some of these hills,will take me 3 trips all in to do them compared to your one Great stuff again,still got Sgurr Mhor to do so hoping to get back down there soon,great area.Well done again

[weaselmaster]

That looks a great walk - superb pics as usual and I see you manage to keep the miles walked to your usual short distance
Quite fancy that one for later in the summer

[Gavin99]

Great stuff RH , that's a huge effort , well done , I don't know how you didn't melt in that heat !
I've done the second half of your route but I'll check out this TR when I get around to doing the rest of it .
I bet you enjoyed those chips

[gammy leg walker]

Another RH epic,just when I think you cant do something bigger or better you come up with this,brilliant as always.

[SAVAGEALICE]

wowser! ..thats some walk! ..beautiful photos too ..well done

[Stretch]

Good God man!

[Bod]

My goodness, going to take another look at that again!

[PeteR]

Stunning photos of a simply magical place As has already been said, that is some circuit.....and in that heat too

[ScottishLeaf]

Fantastic Rockhopper, great pictures and well done on bagging such a huge round on a brutally hot day.

[Meatball]

Excellent, as always!

[Collaciotach]

Jeezo that's a round and a half in a day and toppers of pictures

One of the finest areas in the Highlands, I ve to do Sgurr nan Coirean and Sgurr Mor yet ,going to tie the in with an overnight camp on the An Eag ridge and Sgorr Cos a ' Laoigh Bhreac in August/ Sept .

Might even go next wee know

[basscadet]

Oh wow, what a valiant effort! - Looked amazing Sooo jealous

[malky_c]

That was looking long enough before I noticed you'd added Gairich as well . Good going, and a fantastic day for it . Not surpised you were knackered coming back down Glen Dessary - that path beyond the forestry can be quite hard going at the best of times.