Beinn na h-Eaglaise circuit

[GarryH]

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We were staying in Gairloch for a few nights earlier this month and had been looking for a couple of walks, when
I saw a reply by kinley recommending the walk to Loch an Eion in an earlier thread.Looking at the map I wondered
if it was possible to link this walk to the other os marked path at around NG905507 and pm`d kinley for his advice.
No problem was the answer and he also suggested going across higher up Bein na h-Eaglaise but on the day we
stayed lower down.

We parked in a small lay-by and were given a real ear bashing by about half a dozen oystercatchers as we put our
boots on, there was also a lone shelduck which was nice to see.

From the lay-by

The path starts about a 100m west of the telephone box it`s a very gradual climb on an excellent path with great
views in the April sunshine.

On the way

Glen Torridon

Liathach

Even though the road is never more than a few miles away we did feel quite remote at times as we walked over some
stepping stones and past the lochans.

Steady

Remote?

We eventualy reached Loch Eion and began to track across the now pathless link to Drochaid Coire Roill.

Leaving Loch Eion

The pathless way ahead

We made slow progress avoiding the rocks, pools and potholes but eventualy linked up with the return path and some
more great views.

Beinn Damph

Maol Chean Dearg

Down hill all the way now with some fine Scots pine a pleasant site after the treeless outward route.

Great View

As you reach the Allt the path doubles back to an easier place to cross so be aware of this if you walk this path.

Crossing the Allt

The path is now quite steep as it heads through the woods down to the road.But it is a great scenic walk.

Heading for the road.

[kinley]

That path from Annat to Loch an Eoin is a favourite of mine

Glad you managed the loop - looks a reasonable day

[LeithySuburbs]

Torridon truly is a wonderful part of the world and even better when the sun is out . Liathath takes my breath away every time. Luuuuuurrrrrrrrrrve the Maol Chean Dearg photo.

[Alastair S]

Torridon truly is a wonderful part of the world

Seconded

I'm up that way in 3 weeks time as part of a geology for non-geologist work beany - won't be time to wander off on my own but just hope I get some decent weather.

[GarryH]

Glad you managed the loop - looks a reasonable day :

It was a great day thanks again for your advice.

Luuuuuurrrrrrrrrrve the Maol Chean Dearg photo.

Cheers Leithy, it was taken the same way as DSC 02570 holding the camera as close to the ground/water as possible.
A tip from WH member canisp in one of his reports