Magnificent Mamores 4.
Route: Binnein Mor and Na Gruagaichean, Mamores
Munros: Binnein Beag, Binnein Mor, Na Gruagaichean, Sgurr Eilde Mor
Date walked: 28/10/2018
Time taken: 10.5 hours
Distance: 22km
Ascent: 2020m
Having finally got a good weather forecast we could both take advantage of, we hit the road at 3 o'clock and headed for Kinlochleven to walk 4 of the Mamore range.
) and set off. This route turned out to be quite treacherous and we were more than happy to have the spikes on. We emerged on to the ridge, @ 60m from the summit, so that was a bonus
The effort was worth it though, as the vista that greeted us was truly amazing. Clear views all around and we spent ages trying to identify all the mountains around us, even making out Cairn Toul which, as the crow flies, is about 80km away
The sun was rapidly falling, so we, unfortunately, had to leave and head for the final Munro of Na Gruagaichean. We had planned to do both summits, but light was definitely against us. After leaving the summit, we headed quickly down Leachd na h-Aire, before heading down to the road we could make out. By the time we got to the road, it was pitch black, the only saving grace was the beautiful night sky, with the Milky Way really prominent. Followed the Mamore Lodge road down to the B863, using the torches on our phones for help
Eventually got back to the car after a truly wonderful day out. ( 5 hr drive home is a pain though
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Booted and suited, we left the car at 8.30 and took the muddy trail through the trees and followed the path over Am Cumhann, to take the path around Sgurr Eilde Beag. It's easy going up to the lochan between the Eilde's, and when we got there, a fantastic sight greeted us. After a quick snack stop, we headed up Sgurr Eilde Mor. After just over 3 hours, we were at the summit. We left the summit and headed down the icy scree run, making for the "shelf" path for Binnein Beag. The well defined path made this a lot easier than it might have been, and we were soon at the lochan between the Binneins. With the icy scree, Binnein Beag took us a bit longer than anticipated, more being careful on the descent. Looking at Binnein Mor, it appeared quite daunting, with no obvious route up, but we watched a solo walker head up the right hand side of Achlais a' Bhinnein Mhoir so decided that was our way too. However, once at the lochans, we decided the left hand, up the scree and grass looked better, so donned our Pogu spikes ( crampons in the car 





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