Tom na Gruagaich and Sgurr Mor. 6.25miles, 1110m ascent, 6hrs. One of the best.
Enjoyed my trip up Moruisg, the previous day, followed by a beer at Strathcarron and Gerry’s Hostel, though sleep wasn’t the best that night. Anyway, it meant I was up fairly sharp the next morning, along with the other two sharing the dormitory. Appearances out the window seemed to match the forecast, so things were looking all set, as I took the drive round to Torridon. Absolutely stunning scenery!
Despite wanting an early start, just had to stop for some pics. Finally got to the car park and got togged up, without too much interference from the midgies. Only a couple of other cars here, at this point. On return, there were no spaces! Took obligatory photo of the waterfall and got on my way, opting for the clockwise option.
It was a cracking morning and before long the first views of the day were beginning to get the excitement rising, looking into Coir nan Laogh, the top of Sgurr Mor and the Horns, emerging. The “Mountain of Beauty,” is well named. The going up the corrie was indeed pleasant, though the temperature was steadily rising. There would be no drinks returning back to the car today!
Eventually things flattened out a bit and before long I was at the summit, Tom na Gruagaich, 922m. Just under a couple of hours, I think. The views were superb, whichever direction, but for the first time, it struck me how formidable the Horns appeared! Still hadn’t seen anyone else, either. Not so sure about this now!? Took too many photo’s as usual, before heading off for the second Munro, Sgurr Mor, but with niggling doubts as to whether I would go all the way round.
Was not so sure about even getting as far as the second top now. There’s a few minor scrambly bits, descending to the bealach, but nothing too scary, even for me. Had a tentative look down the Black Cleft, before the final wee climb onto the top layer of Sgurr Mor, where the panorama of views continues to almost overwhelm the senses, especially on such a fine day. Wow!
By now I could see one, or two other walkers. One chap was trying the by-pass round the Horns, with his wee dog. Kept a close eye to see how he got on. Subsequently spotted he had turned back. Don't know the reason, but for me the cautionary note sounded on WH's, was now enough to convince me I was not going that way! I was desperately keen to do the circuit if possible and with a few other folk around, I headed steeply down to get a closer look.
Met a girl who was running round in the other direction



Eventually descended from the last Horn and made my way to the final steep descent. Reckon it would not be so easy to do so in poor vis, despite a few cairns to mark the route and that descent is indeed steep, requiring full concentration. Was quite happy to be back on the flat stuff with a good path out. Lots of folk about now. Passed a German couple. with their large dog. Back at the car in almost exactly 6 hours, though sprinted the last stretch

Enjoyed the talk of our magnificent day in the hills. And of course, yes, I'd love to do it Alligin
