Thanks everyone, for your encouraging comments.
berenos wrote: .... Is the usual ascent when doing it anti-clockwise any easier?
I'm not sure that there is a 'usual' ascent. I believe most people tend to stay on the path for longer (than I did) and ascend the shoulder from Loch na Cabar - which is what you did. From the map, my route looks even steeper but then I was fortunate that the grass was dry and not slippery.
clivegrif wrote:Excellent! Glad you had a grand day out!
Love the picture of Beinn Alligin, that was a picture I couldn't get last year.
Good stuff all round
Thanks for your advice, Clive. Wise as always!
The Rodmiester wrote:Phew, Gripping stuff there Annie, and fantastic photographs. Question is Clockwise or anti clockwise?
It depends. I think for some people it doesn't really matter but, if you wanted to avoid the 'Castle', it's easier to find the bypass going anti-clockwise. As for the ascent and descent - they will be steep wherever you try.
wilkiemurray wrote:Great report - had one of my finest winter days on the hill and remember the castle providing some heart stopping moment in descent !
Yes, I remember your report. I would never consider this hill in snow!