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Glentrek, Edinburgh (2025)

27/09/2025

Stob a Bhealach an Sgriodain 26-09-25 - As sunny forecast but with very strong winds on summits was the order of the day. So I decided to have yet another very early kick off and drive to near Glenfinnan. I was up here a couple of months ago doing the other 2 Corbetts so knew what was in store. On arrival at the small forestry car park at Callop I was confronted with 10 motorhomes and a camper van parking in every available space. This meant there wasn't any space for cars. Luckily one left so I managed to get a space. I'm not going to go on a rant about motorhomes but it's now out of control , something has to be done. This is a remote hill and the initial going is good but I needed to drop down to ascend which is never easy I also just about sunk in deep wet moss which would have ruined the day but luckily I managed to clamber out. Followed the guide book route which took me to the summit with brilliant views all round. Descended NW then down and ascended back up to the main path which took me back to the car. Another long way and pretty remote Corbett done ! With what I left to do in the Corbett round this is probably the end of me being able to "pick away" on day trips from home. I'll need to be staying away for the remaining haul ...

23/09/2025

Meall Corranaich and Meall a Choire Liath 22-0-25 - A decent forecast so decided on a trip to the Lawers area. These hills are reached from the high road between Loch Tay and Glen Lyon and for a pair of Munros is a quick day. The day was bright as I drove across and parked at the high point of the road where there is spaces for a few cars. The NTS have flagged out a new route at the start of the walk which is reasonably easy to follow. Cloud level was around 950m so the summit of Meall Corranaich was a bit overcast. Headed on to the 2nd Munro where the views opened up to a decent day. There is a new path from the summit of Meall a Choire Liath back to the road this follows the "Walk Highlands" route. This from my memory never existed before but certainly shortens the route back which is pretty boggy in places.

10/09/2025

Sgairneach Mhor and Sow of Atholl - 09-09-25. The best day of the week so the weather said so we headed to Drumochtor for this reasonably short day grabbing a Munro and a Corbett. The Sow is next to the A9 and on it's own would just take 2-3 hours but decided to extend it by adding the Munro. Parked in the large parking area just down from the Drumochtor summit which is slightly safer than the small lay-by where most people park. There is track up Sgairneach Mhor pretty much all the way to the summit trig point which remained in cloud. Descended back to the Col not before Buster took off (as he does when his nose bothers him)to eat something the crows were picking at chasing them away. We then headed up to summit of the Sow which was clear giving good views. I was really surprised when a couple appeared at the summit of the Corbett where we chatted for a good while. Descended straight back to the main track which although steep was good underfoot . Lot's of mountain hares running everywhere with Buster on radar alert. Nearly 30 years since I'd been up the Sow although a new Corbett for B..

19/08/2025

An Sithean (An Sidhean) 18-08-25 - For the Gaelic scholars the new OS maps have replaced the "d" with a "t" in the name but it means the same thing "Fairy hill" basically the same as "Glenshee" and "Schiehallion". This remote Corbett is made a bit more complicated as the starting point is at the Monar Dam at the Western end of Glen Strathfarrar. Access to the Glen is strictly controlled by a gate keeper and only 25 cars per day are permitted with it opening at 9am on the dot. The forecast was brilliant but I knew was going to be warm so plenty of fluid required for both me and Buster. The way up this hill uses some great footpaths along the side of Loch Monar but eventually we had to leave the path and head straight uphill. The cairn is to the North of a vast summit plateau with great views into Maoile Lunndaidh and beyond. For a Corbett on a week day never met anyone , no surprises there !!

16/08/2025

Sgurr Gaorsaic 14-08-25 - This reasonably remote Corbett sits at the far Western end of Glen Affric and can be done from different directions. Today I opted for the approach from Morvich at the head of Loch Duich which meant a very early start. Luckily we didn't have the heat from the previous day although was pretty cloudy and muggy which meant flies and midges. The path from the NTS car park is very good and it heads up to the Bealach an Sgairne (520m) which separates the 2 Munros A'Ghlas-bheinn and Ben Attow. The view from the col is spectacular looking East into Affric and beyond. From there we had to drop 140m down to Loch a Bhealaich skirting around its Southern edge. A line of fence post is a good guide when climbing Sgurr Gaorsaic from this direction and although steep it was pretty short compared to the other giant hills in the area. The summit is flat and is marked by a wee cairn with a few other similar outcrops which we visited. It was cloudy but briefly semi cleared before the cloud returned. We retraced our steps and Buster got a chance to have a swim. A climb back over the Bealach and a walk back to the start . A long day but another one done.

29/07/2025

Beinn Mhanach 28-7-25 - This was Janey's idea for today and although a longish walk in sounded like a plan. This hill is visible as you pass on the A85 near Bridge of Orchy, with the Glen and railway viaduct very prominent with Beinn Mhanach in the distance. One of the issues is there is no parking allowed anywhere on the Estate. This means very perilous parking on the verge of the main road with all the traffic that it has. Biking is an option but as we had Buster it was on foot for us. As we headed down to the farm it struck me the amount of spare flat ground there was (perfect for a wee car park).The route follows the Glen crossing the river a few times which can be an issue when there has been heavy rain. The going up the hill is pretty good just steep grass. The summit stayed clear for us with good views out to the East and we headed down the same way. Just be aware of a herd of highland cattle near the start of the Glen which we managed to avoid by a detour round them although on the way back the position of an angry looking adult with calves made us opt to cross the river. A new Munro for Janey with Section 2 of Munro's tables ticked off for Buster and also for me on 4th Round.

25/07/2025

Sgurr Ghiubhsachain and Sgorr Craobh a Chaorainn 24-07-25 - These 2 long named Corbetts are just South of Glenfinnan. Sgurr Ghiubhsachain is very prominent looking down Loch Shiel from the famous monument which marks the 1745 Jacobite rising. We were joined today by Mark a friend from TMRT who is also doing the Corbetts. The forecast was pretty good giving a high chance of sun but it didn't quite turn out like that with cloud and light rain on a off through the day. Started near Callop off A830 and walked along a landrover track to Guesachan , the ascent from there is rough/rocky, steep and pathless. No view from the first summit and we descended through steep ground and slabs to the col. Mark gave his drone an airing which gave Buster something to think about !! From the col over the next Corbett which was clear and back to the car. A good tough day out !!

10/07/2025

Carn an t-Sagairt Mor and Carn a Choire Bhoidheach 09-07-25 - A day in on the White Mounth from Auchallater near Braemar. Was joined today by Colin MacDougall a friend from TMRT and with the weather best in the East opted for these hills as we both hadn't been up them for a wee while. A warm sunny morning saw us head up the very good stalkers path to Sagairt Mor. Wreckage from an RAF Canberra which crashed in 1956 is scattered near the summit and on the NE side of the hill with large pieces still evident today. We headed across to Carn a Choire Bhoidheach with great views to the Cairngorms and the East Highlands and returned over Sagairt Beag (A new Munro top for Colin). We did have a rain shower as we descended but cleared up soon after. A good day out and was pretty quiet for a nice summers day.

24/06/2025

Driesh and Hill of Strone 23-06-25 - A brilliant Angus loop from Glen Prosen. A 25 min drive to the start meant we could have a longer lie in (instead of the usual 3 hr drive). Started at the main road end walking past The new "Bothy Distillery". The access tracks around the Glen are great and we headed up Driesh via the track up the Shank. Descended down to the Sneck of Farchal and up to the summit of Hill of Strone. The hill is 850m and has a reascent 140m so just a 10m contour short of a Corbett. Returned to Glen Prosen down the overgrown hill track and the very good forestry track. Weather was a bit blustery but a really good day to be out in the hills.

11/06/2025

Creag Rainich 10-06-25 - A trip to the Western Fannichs to do this Corbett. I took a notion to do this the day before that despite the long long drive it had to be done. Parked up near Loch a Bhraoin on the A832 where there is a parking area for around 12 cars. Set off along the loch side and met a few folk who were biking in to do some of the Fisherfield group , this track makes it a reasonable option. Brilliant views from the summit out to Torridon , Fisherfield and An Teallach. Returned the same way and to be honest not too boggy. Buster had a swim in the loch and walked out with views to the Fannichs and Beinn Dearg. Hat's off to Callum Horne from TMR who guessed where I was from a photo I sent !!

03/06/2025

Craig Maskeldie / Inchgrundle (Loch Lee) 2-6-25- I have been up and around here many times over the years but had been a long time since I had been round the whole circuit. It used to be a staple route on the old Angus Glens Walking festival and I still think it's one of the finest most interesting hill walks in the East Highlands. Parked up at Invermark car park and headed along Loch Lee crossing the water of Lee to get to the "Falls of Unich". From there a broken path climbs up the narrowing gorge where you get a glimpse of the next waterfall "Falls of Damff". The footbridge crosses the river a bit further on and a faint path winds uphill to a col to the North of Cairn Lick. I opted for a diversion out to Craig Maskeldie which is a prominent rocky peak above the Glen. It's pretty much boggy and pathless but the view from the top was brilliant looking to Loch Lee , Mt Keen and Lochnagar. Descended back down the shank of Inchgrundle and back to the car. It was a decent day but didn't see any snakes in the usual spots although there was one near the car park that had been run over.

20/05/2025

Creag Mhor and Beinn Sheasgarnaich 19-05-25 - This was in no way the plan for today and we were heading to Glencoe to climb Bidean. However at 4am Janey (who hadn't managed to get any sleep) said I'd have to go alone and do something else (i.e hills that she has already done before). These 2 hills always spring to mind as Buster hadn't done them and I hadn't been up x4 , however it's a long hard day and I always find an excuse not to do. With this in mind I decided today was the day as it was great weather and the going underfoot would be as dry as it could ever be. Early start and headed up Creag Mhor first. Had to cross a 6ft stile in a deer fence (without dog access) , which I had to climb carrying a 25kg Retriever. I will say this is an accident waiting to happen and the estate needs to put in a simple dog flap. A decent path gets you up and Buster managed to find some treacle like mud to stand in. A low col separates the 2 Munros and it takes a bit of effort to get to Sheasgarnaich. Descended back to Glen Lochay via the bog route which was thankfully very dry. A 9 hour day in total and hills which take a bit of effort...As Gordon Grant from Tayside MRT says these hills are "A power drain". However good views from the tops and on a day like this who can complain !

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