Creag a' Ghobhair

[rob munbett]

I was on holiday in a cottage in Altass and so a few morning walks up nearby sub 2000s were in order. I drove up the minor road out of Bonar Bridge past the golf course to park at the crossroads at NH633932. From here, a short stroll along the road led to a good track leading NE across the moorland to Loch a' Ghobhair. Progress was quick and easy and the hill soon came into view.

First view of the hill from the track

I followed the track until it started to veer away from the hill and took to the open moorland and crossed some boggy ground to the base of the hill proper.

Leaving the track to cross the boggy ground to the hill

I aimed for the western edge of the hill to avoid some crags and make a straightforward ascent up the heathery , with occasional rocks, slopes. I walked over to the summit cairn and enjoyed the views, especially to the SE across the Kyles of Sutherland.

The summit view

Then, it was a simple case of getting back to the car by the route of ascent and driving back to Altass for brunch.

Creag and Loch a' Ghobhair