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This was our 3rd day in Torridon. We arrived late on Sunday, checked in to the Youth Hostel and headed straight up Beinn Alliginn. Due to the weather closing in while we headed from Sgurr Mor to Tom na Gruagaich, we didn't get back to the hostel until 4.00am
2nd day, cloud still covered the tops, so we walked round to Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair, where we could barely see anything. On our last day, my sons had to get home in readiness for work, me and Simo had to choose between Liathach and Beinn Eighe. Easy choice really, as we wanted to complete the whole of Beinn Eighe, which was initially our 2nd day plan. The boys dropped us off at the car park near Allt an Doire Ghairbh, we said our goodbyes, and set off up the obvious route, straight up into Coire Liath Mhor.
- Coire Liath Mhor.
The cloud was still hanging as we gained height, and a slight drizzle had started. It is relentless going up and up, and we were just hoping for a break in the cloud so we could at least see Liathach in all its glory.
- Steep!! But blue sky showing.
After 2 hours we finally reached the bealach, where looking around, the cloud appeared to be lifting.
- Sail Mhor on Beinn Eighe.
The Munro Top of Stuc a' Choire Dhuibh Bhig was our first destination.
- Looking to Stob a' Choire Liath Mhor, cloudy Beinn Alligin & Beinn Dearg.
Cloud was proving to be stubborn, but as it was warming up, we were hopeful it would disappear. Followed the obvious path off Stuc a' Choire Dhuibh Bhig, making for the next Munro Top of Stob a' Choire Liath Mhor.
- Beinn Eighe & Stuc a' Choire Dhuibh Bhig.
Was a bit of a trudge up Liath Mhor, but the fantastic views that Torridon offers continue to spur you on
- Beinn Alliginn to Beinn an Eoin.
- Baosbheinn.
It was easier going from Liath Mhor to Munro No.1 Spidean a' Choire Leith.
- Beinn Eighe & the Eastern Munro Tops of Liathach.
On summiting the Munro, if you are lucky, you get a "wow" moment that will take some beating, the view to Mullach an Rathain is just awesome.
- Up Coireag Cham to Mullach an Rathain.
- Mullach an Rathain & Beinn Alligin.
- Spidean a' Choire Leith summit.
Sat here a while, taking in the splendour of Torridon. It really is fantastic to drink in views like these. Then it gets better, with the fun of Am Fasarinen lying ahead. After completing the Aonach Eagach last week, we figured Am Fasarinen would be no problem, and so it proved. In fact, the escape paths below, looked more exposed than we were climbing over each stage
- Am Fasarinen.
- Am Fasarinen getting closer.
- Sgurr Mor, Horns & Beinn Dearg.
- Just a part of the route.
- Spidean above Am Fasarinen.
Once you are clear of Am Fasarinen, it's around 150m ascent over decent ground to reach Mullach an Rathain.
- Route to Mullach an Rathain.
- Down into Coireag Cham.
- Mullach an Rathain summit.
- Beinn Alligin enjoying the sun.
After a bit of break, we headed off to the scree slope we could see from our room at the Youth hostel, seemed like it would bring us out closer than the marked way.
- Our down route.
- Upper Loch Torridon.
A great 3 days, topped off with having the pleasure of climbing this fantastic mountain. Only downside, this coronavirus has meant our organised trip at the end of May this year has now been cancelled.
