Friday 25 May 2012

Beinn nan Caorach and Beinn na-h-Eaglaise

These two hills are at the far end of the road to Arnisdale, which initially rises over the Ratagan pass and it takes a wee drive to get to them. I combined them with Beinn Sgritheall, which was a fine circuit although the descent off the 2nd Corbett to the bealach was very slippy and in snow or wet conditions, would be almost suicidal. Do NOT follow the fence posts as they will lead you above a very steep crag. Best to head WNW from the summit. Beinn-na-h-Eaglaise looks fine from the North and rises imperiously, with sharp drops to the West and East - it is a fine viewpoint down to Loch Hourn and over to the Munro.

Saturday 5 May 2012

William's Leap before home

After Beinn na Cloiche and the re-ascent up on to this hill, Craig was beginning to flag. It was the first time he'd taken the heavy pack on to the hill and an uncomfortable sleep would begin to wear at his spirit. However, once at the sizeable cairn, it was good to know it was all down-hill back to Corrour and civilisation once more. This is a great hill in itself and only stand 4.5m short of being a Munro. The bog 400m from the train station is not so welcome - definitely one for a hot summer's day or the depths of Winter. The station was shut which rankled.