Another wee Torridonian adventure

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Previous trip - Suardalan & Glenelg

A nice Friday – and we were still on holiday I’d suggested a three-dayer into Knoydart as the forecast looked good but Malky wasn’t keen to head straight back out again, and if I’m honest it would have been quite a tough ask. So we had a lazy start and drove to Torridon! I’m still so excited by the fact that Torridon is an easy daytrip from Inverness

We were parked up at Incheril and heading off down the Loch Maree path. We met a couple who were thinking about walking to the abandoned ruin but when we were asked the only one we could think of was up at Lochan Fada which would have been quite a trek!


Meall a’ Ghiubhuis


It was an easy walk along the good path to start with – the lovely autumnal colours were on show


Beinn Eighe, still hiding in the cloud up high


We crossed the Allt Chnaimhean and then left the path and headed straight uphill. There was actually a faint path most of the way up which was helpful


It was hot work but we gained height quickly


Malky was so happy to be out


The burn disappeared into the mountain and the path sort of disappeared. We made for in between 2 crags on the skyline – unfortunately we had been talking about different crags and got a bit confused


We eventually hit the ridge, although the ridge was a big lumpy plateau so we didn’t quite get the views down both sides yet!


We headed uphill trying to stick close to the edge for the best views down Loch Maree


The Beinn Eighe Massif




We reached Meallan Ghobhar and sat down to enjoy the views and eat some oatcakes






Slioch and an enticing green grassy slope that we thought we might come down later


The colours and water were very cool


The final ascent ahead – although we had to navigate our way around a couple of lochans first!








Malky topping up on water


A wee waterfall which would have made the water gathering a bit easier


Looking back – gaining height fast


The colours on the Beinn Eighe hills were awesome




Finally we were on the top and able to look at some sunny Fannies


Looking across a wee lochan on the summit to Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair


Lochan Fada and the Fisherfield hills


Beinn Alligin


Moody Torridon


The Monar Hills


Fionn Bheinn and Sgurr a’ Mhuillin


The Fannaichs


Torridon


An Teallach peeking through


Summit of Beinn a’ Mhuinidh


A’ Mhaighdean & Ruadh Stac Mor


The Fisherfield








We walked on along the ridge – it was worth it for the views down to Slioch



Loch Maree


Wee goats made me sing the Lonely Goatherd most of the rest of the day








We followed the big grassy terrace down and picked up a path which took us in between the giant cliffs


Loch Maree


We picked our way between the big rocks – impressive


Making progress


Loch Maree


Looking back up


It was steep and awkward and Malky was feeling very pleased with himself


Back at the loch


Back on the path it was an easy walk back along the track – past our ascent from earlier on – and all the way back to the car. An excellent wee day out in one of my favourite places


Next adventure - Knoydart baby!

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