Cheated a wee bit for these four, as we got the boat as far as Glen Cannich, saved us an 8km walk but cost us 20 quid each. When we docked we took the path towards Coire Mhaim before a short boggy section took us to the ridge upto An Socach. Weather was warm at the point and reasonable clear and we continued onto An Riabhachan, it was here the thunderstorm came, not a nice feeling but not much you can do about it apart from walk and hope none of the flashes of lightning come near you. We were not the only ones out as we met a fellow walker heading for An Riabhachan on our way to Sgurr na Lapaich. He commented that seeing us three gave him the confidence to carry on. The storm lasted till just after we left the second summit and from then on we got warm sunshine for the remainder of the walk. Coming of Creagan Toll an Lochain was a bit of a scramble at times although we did get off the main path at one point and were on a boulder field but soon found the path again. After reaching Carn nan Gobhar we returned via Mullach na Maoile and its east ridge to pick the path back to the start.
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Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by Johnny Corbett » Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:53 pm
Route description: The Loch Mullardoch Munros
Munros included on this walk: An Riabhachan, An Socach (Mullardoch), Carn nan Gobhar (Loch Mullardoch), Sgurr na Lapaich
Date walked: 26/07/2013
Time taken: 8 hours
Register or Login free to be able to rate and comment on reports (as well as access 1:25000 mapping).Re: Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by rockhopper » Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:23 pm
Nothing wrong with taking the boat but don't think I'd want to be on the hills with lightning around - glad it cleared up for you - cheers 

Re: Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by soapy27 » Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:15 am
Good stuff Johnny ,planning to do these next week .No boat however as he's off for till October.
Re: Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by Johnny Corbett » Sun Aug 04, 2013 12:45 pm
Cheers, yeah boat was certainly an easier option than your routerockhopper wrote:Nothing wrong with taking the boat but don't think I'd want to be on the hills with lightning around - glad it cleared up for you - cheers

Thanks. The guy who took us also does the Deer stalking i the area hence no boat till October. Might be best to check before you head up incase their stalking in the area.soapy27 wrote:Good stuff Johnny ,planning to do these next week .No boat however as he's off for till October.

Re: Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by mountain thyme » Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:33 pm
That's cheating a big bit Johnny
And thought you would rather walk than shell out 20 quid
Well done


Well done
Re: Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by Johnny Corbett » Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:51 pm
Hey i had to row that boat in.mountain thyme wrote:That's cheating a big bit JohnnyAnd thought you would rather walk than shell out 20 quid
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Well done


Re: Four cheated peaks through a thunderstorm
by andyroog » Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:22 am
Good choice the boat nowt wrong with that, bit like getting a lift back to a car, 20 quid well worth it considering he messes about with guns(HaHa)well done.
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