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Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:24 pm
by filox
The plan was to take in as many munros around Glen Feshie as we could, and in the end we bagged six.

The initial ascent to Mullach Clach a'Bhlair was on fairly steep ground (although it was on a very good path) and also in the rain so unfortunately I couldn't take any photos.

After taking in Mullach Clach a'Bhlair, we continued on a good path towards Monadh Mor. The path doesn't go all the way and we did have to pass through some very boggy area around Loch nan Cnapan, including some tricky stream crossing. After that, around 100m of medium steepish ascent and 50 m of very easy ascent we were at the top of Monadh Mor where we had our first meal of the day.

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View of glen Geusachan from Monadh Mor


From there, it was onwards to Beinn Bhrotain via the small saddle between them. The actual ascent to Beinn Bhrotain was a bit tiring as it goes over steep boulder field.

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Rainbow over glen Geusachan


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Beinn Bhrotain


From Beinn Bhrotain it was back to Monadh Mor the same way, then dropping down to Loch nan Stuirteag and contouring to the saddle between Angel's Peak and Carn Toul.

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View of Monadh Mor when coming down from Beinn Bhrotain


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Loch nan Stuirteag with Carn Toul in the background


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North face of Carn Toul


Ascent to Carn Toul also goes over a steep boulder field which makes it exhausting, especially after all the walking done so far. However, once on Carn Toul you are rewarded with amazing sights of Lairig Ghru, Falls of Dee, the plateau with Braeriach, and Lochan Uaine.

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Falls of Dee


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This area is very remote, not a sign of civilization


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Lochan Uaine seen from Carn Toul


Back to the saddle and up a not-very-steep slope to reach Angel's Peak (Sgor an Lochain Uaine). From there, it's a fairly easy walk on the plateau with not much ascent or descent. Of course, beautiful scenery all the way. Our route passes the wells of Dee which was very useful because our water supplies were just about to run out. The summit of Breariach (3rd highest in the UK) is easily reached and provides a nice view of the hills we just climbed. The whole area is really out of this world.

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Carn Toul, Angle's Peak and Lochan Uaine between them


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Sometimes I wonder if we're still on Earth


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The day is almost at an end. Sun sets and casts a nice reddish shadow over the hills.


From Breariach, it's a straightforward walk on a path down to Lairig Ghru and through a gap (whose name I forget) filled with giant boulders, finishing at the parking lot (not the one in ski center, the other one). Although the descent is on a path, the terrain was very steep, crossed big boulder fields, and the path itself was eroded at places so care should be taken. Crossing the mentioned gap was especially tricky as it was in the dark and required mild scrambling.

So, we started the walk at 8am and finished at 9pm, making for a very strenuous, but most satisfying, day. The area is very remote and far from help so this should be taken into account.

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:34 pm
by skuk007
Nice long walk there to bag 6 summits, good photos showing the paths you took. I'm looking forward to doing some walks in the area next year. How did you get back to your car though?

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:37 pm
by filox
How did you get back to your car though?


Ah yes, the problem is that we didn't finish at the same car park where we started. However, this was a hillwalking club trip, so we had someone waiting for us at the end to take us back to our car. I should say that the car park where we started doesn't allow for overnight parking, so you have to do something about that.

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:48 pm
by gammy leg walker
Do you mean The Chalmain Gap

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:08 pm
by filox
gammy leg walker wrote:Do you mean The Chalmain Gap


Yes, that's the one, thanks!

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:12 pm
by monty
Geez Filox, thats a long days walking :shock: Nice route though :D

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:26 pm
by mountain coward
Sez Monty! Sounds very much like one of his days! What a long walk for October - you did well to pack all that into the hours of daylight available. I love the walking in that area though, except perhaps some of the more bouldery stuff. I think the rest is great going. My walking buddy Richard hated the walk to Beinn Bhrotain so much by the way that he's taken to calling it Ben Rotten! :lol: We just did that and Monadh Mor from Derry Lodge after biking in from Linn O' Dee

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:54 pm
by rockhopper
At first I thought you'd mistyped the length of the walk ! That's some walk and a great report and photos - think I'd have needed my bike to attempt something that long :D

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:56 pm
by kinley
:shock: Reported to moderator for extreme mentalness and the likliehood of forcing poor Monty to have to dream up a way of topping it :lol:

You'll wear out the hills! :shock: :lol:

Re: Glen Feshie munros

PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:51 am
by LeithySuburbs
Good pictures of these hills, nicely capture the feel of the area :) . As others have said, that's a fair trek for one day but sure you enjoyed every minute of it 8) .