Walkhighlands

I had a single red balloon left to tick off on the Bridge of Orchy munros, so decided to make a day of it and take the high road to Beinn Mhanach across the Corbetts of Beinn a'Chaisteil and Beinn nam Fuaran.

The ascent and distance figures really don't give the whole picture on this walk. Its also not a technical route and the navigation is straight forward. But ... it was a tough day. It felt like I was either constantly slogging it out uphill or pointing my toes downhill. I know ... that's what hillwalking is, right? Yup, but today it just felt more so.

Despite that ... I would recommend the route to anyone looking to do Beinn Mhanach. It is worth the extra effort.

Beinn a'Chaisteil


Beinn Dorain hiding behind the West Highland Railway viaduct


Under the crags of Beinn a'Chaisteil


Looking back to the viaduct


View back to Auch


The grassy ridge of Beinn a'Chaisteil


Summit cairn comes into view


Beinn a'Chaisteil Summit


Beinn nam Fuaran


Beinn nam Fuaran summit with Beinn Dorain in the background


A Dam on the Allt a'Chuirn, Beinn a'Chuirn & Beinn Mhanach


Looking back to Beinn nam Fuaran from the ascent of Beinn Mhanach


Looking down the Allt Kinglass towards Auch. Beinn Dorain on the right and on the left, the days earlier corbets.


Summit of Beinn Mhanach


Summit view across to Beinn a'Chreachain


Looking back to Beinn a'Chuirn (left) and Beinn Mhanach (right)

I like the look of that route, SS. You got some nice photos as well. Some friends and I did Beinn Mhanach last month from Achallader with Beinn a' Chreachain and Beinn Achaladair. So we missed out on Auch Glen. Were the river crossings okay?

The fords were okay. Most were shallow and bedded with flat stones, so easy enough to walk through. The last was the widest, maybe 10/15ft and deepest, but still only just over ankle depth. Full leather boots and gaiters kept the water out

Nice pictures and an interesting round!