Meall Dearg
(approx. 900m in 3.75K, 2950ft in 2 1/2 miles)
A good
path ascends from Caolasnacan (parking for a few cars) at first following
the north side of the river and then heading directly for the col between
Garb Bheinn and Meal Dearg's north spur. From the col turn right (S) following
the ruined fence to the summit (good views of the "notched ridge" above-right )
where you will meet the line of pilgrims attempting the main ridge .
Carefully descend straight ahead (S) for a few metres for excellent views
of Bidean nam Bian and
the Aonach Eagach from a pleasant grassy knoll
Sgoor nam Fiannaiddh
(approx. 950m in 3.0K, 3100ft in 2 miles)
Avoid
the steep path from the Clachaig inn and instead walk along the old road
for just under 2 miles and take the "Pap" path (turn right off the made
up track well before it zigzags), then branch off right (E) again near
the start of the prominent ravine of the Allt a'Mhuilinn. An obvious path
zigzags to the summit joining the Clachaig path near a prominent cairn.
Sgoor
na Ciche (Pap) may be included by going to its summit by the usual route
and then retracing steps to the col and then following discontinuous faint
tracks (SE) over rough ground to Sgoor nam Fiannaiddh with its amusing
wind shelter containing a trig point.
The ridge
then narrows and continues on to the top of Stob Coire Leith.
In descent
take care not to pick up the direct descent to Glencoe and to not stray
south off the path into stone shoots.If in doubt keep right (NW). |