Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh, from Glen Orchy

[JimboJim]

Been a while since I did this one, but do remember starting off, annoyed at couple of campervans in car park, basically monopolising the place, barbecue and rubbish spread everywhere. My disapproving looks were returned with increased venom and hostility.

Eas Urchaidh.

The falls,

Anyway, set off across the bridge (The bailey bridge and Allt Broighleachan trail will be closed between 6/11/17 and 2/2/18 while the bailey bridge is replaced. There will be no access during this time, apparently) and onto newly laid forest road. Made mistake of staying on said road, ignoring 'minor' track heading up left, which of course I should followed. Stayed on wrong road for about half a mile, before realised something was amiss. Backtracked, kicked myself and got back on right road.

I then made a further wrong turn, after crossing the footbridge, turning right, instead of left, as the 'traffic' seemed to be going that way There are several bits of the route, where the path is somewhat obscured, or overgrown. After getting back on track, there are several course's of water to ford. I dare say in heavy spate, one, or two might be a bit tricky!

After what seemed like a long hike, I eventually came to the gate in the forest fence, from where I weighed up option of a steep ascent, or just follow route as per WH's. Soon saw sense and followed the beaten path, to the east of Coire Chailleach. Quite nice views from up top, if a bit hazy, with several notable summits in view, from the well built cairn.

Summit Cairn

Beinn Eunaich. Cruachan hills behind.

Ben Nevis

Bridge of Orchy Munro's

Ben More, Stob Binnein and Lui.

Decided to wander west, to the 736m spot, then descend more steeply from there. Down quick, then longish trek back, but shortened by lack of wrong turns Took a few shots of the thundering rapids of the Orchy and was pleased to note the campervans had moved on. Alas, their rubbish had not (I previously spoke with a couple of forestry workers there, who said things are getting bad with litter, trees being cut down for bonfires and their duties now include driving through the glen on a frequent basis, to clean up litter )

Loch Awe

Closer view of Kilchurn.

Out to Loch Awe.