by bio-man » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:10 pm
Munros included on this walk: Beinn Mhanach
Date walked: 12/07/2008
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This one of my favourite hills in one of my favourite areas of Scotland. I've been on the summit 5 times, from different directions, but the last, in March 2008, was the most enjoyable and most emotional. It was my first Munro since my fall.
I'd asked the farmer about 3 years ago if I could park near the WHW, rather than by the side of the A82, and he said that it was not problem as long as people asked and parked where he told them too. it's an excellent walk-in. The steep sides of Beinn Dorain and Beinn a' Chaisteil dominate the start, but you get a clear view of Beinn Mhanach ahead. It's possible to stay on the east side of the river, but you need good waterproof boots. I always carry a small towel in case I need to ford a river and it proved useful here in the summer.
Just past the viaduct, I was caught up by a guy who joined me for the whole day. Turned out he used to be the navigator on board Rescue 177, the helicopter from HMS Gannet, that picked me up!! Small world.
I took in the top, Beinn a' Chuirn, from the same starting point as described. Worth doing, it's not much different from the Munro, just smaller!! Although it's claim to fame is the view down Auch Gleann to Beinn Laoigh.
The weather couldn't have been better. Windy, wind-chill -15, bright sunshine and frozen snow!! Crampons came out and were much needed. Muttley didn't seem to notice though, bounding about like a pup!! She's done over 100 Munros, countless other hills and walks and this was her first Munro since the fall as well. She definitely sensed the occasion!!
Straightforward ascent, descent to the col, then ascent to the Munro. Difficult in the conditions though.
I knew before that I would be able to see Beinn Achaladair from the summits. That was where I fell, but I wasn't fazed, just happy to be there.
Excellent views from both summits. Ben Alder, towards Glencoe, Ben More and Beinn Laoigh and Ben Oss.
A tired man and his dog on the long walk-out and an enjoyable post-walk pint at the Bridge of orchy Hotel.
An long enjoyable day on an overlooked Munro!!
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- Beinn Laoigh from Beinn a'Chruin