New for 2024, this weekend has been added based on feedback from you!
You've done a winter skills course, now what? Why not join us to put those skills into practice on our Crianlarich Winter Weekend?
Predicting where the snow will be in February is impossible and for that reason we won't be specifying the exact hills until the week leading up to the course. This is aimed at those wanting to use their skills are get into the hills to use them. If you get a new Munro then that's a bonus! Winter is truly the best time to get out and appreciate our landscape. The air is crisp and views can be unrivalled. This is what we are aiming for and we'll go where the best conditions are on the weekend.
We've chosen Crianlarich as it has lots of options within a 1hour drive to maximise our chances of landing a memorable couple of winter days in the hills. We'll aim to stay as close to Crianlarich as possible but we'll go where the snow goes!
Your guide will meet you at 0800 on each day in Crianlarich for a kit check before car sharing to the most suitable location.
Note this is not a winter skills course and is for those who have already completed a winter skills course or are otherwise competent in the necessary winter skills. When you book this course, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your experience and check this is right for you. This is not to put anyone off but to check that everyone attending will be able to enjoy the weekend.
Make 2024 the year you challenge yourself to do something new.
If you've always wanted to climb a Munro but don't know where to start then this is for you.
The emphasis of the day is fun! Your guide will lead you to the summit of Mayar stopping to talk about the main things you need to know about the Scottish mountains. We'll ascend by the iconic Corrie Fee and from the summit we'll descend to the Kilbo path. Depending on time and group energy, we may add the summit of Driesh to our walk.
We'll meet at the Glen Doll Ranger station for a kit check at 8:30am. There are toilets and a visitor centre making this an ideal starting point. There is a parking charge to support the upkeep of these fantastic facilities so please bring some coins (was £2).
If you have any questions about the day then please get in touch to discuss.
Stob Coir'an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun are the two lesser visited Munros in Glen Etive, rather overshadowed by their grand neighbour, Ben Starav, and the classic peaks of Glen Coe to the North. This route is a bit boggy underfoot at the start and end of the walk, one for the gaiters really, but once up on the hill they transform into fine, rocky hills and are very enjoyable. We'll also aim to add on Glas Bheinn Mhor after it came up in a few requests for 2024!
We will meet at 0800 in the Glencoe Ski Centre car park, PH49 4HZ where we will get into as few cars as possible before driving into Glen Etive as parking is very limited at the start\finish of our route.
There are a large variety of accommodation options available in nearby Glencoe with the Clachaig nearby Red Squirrel Campsite as well as B&B's, the private Glencoe hostel and the SYHA where you can use my code King-19 for 10% discount.
Thinking about climbing your first Munro in 2024?
Buachaille Etive Beag (aka the Wee Buachaille) sits in the shadow of its big sibling Buachaille Etive Mor. It is one of the finest Munros that is suitable for beginners. In fact, there are actually two Munros on the Wee Buachaille! Nestled amongst the Glen Coe hills are with superb views along Glen Etive, this really is a gem. This would also be suitable for those who are attending our Saturday walk in Glen Etive and are looking for a shorter walk the following day.
We'll meet at the Beehive carpark at 0830 where we will do a quick kit check before heading off for the day.
Throughout the day we will cover various aspects of hill skills and safety to help those new to our sport gain confidence for more!
You're probably quite new to hillwalking, perhaps you've tried a few local or smaller hills and you're beginning to get into it. Now you're feeling ready for a Mountain, ready to tackle your first Munro, a Scottish Mountain over 3,000 feet (914m doesn't sound as high!)
This day is about you coming along and trying it out, probably meeting and making new friends, having fun in a safe environment and we hope, wanting to come back and do more hills.
Despite its height of 1,214m, Ben Lawers is a straightforward mountain to ascend. We start at a lofty 425m so you only really ascend a little under 800m to get to the top of the 10th highest mountain in the UK. That's worth doing, isn't it? Of course, you'll need to have a bit of fitness, a bit of stamina and determination, after all, your about to walk up a mountain!
It has an excellent path which winds its way up through some lovely scenery and it is well suited to those tackling their first few Munros. This is a chance to get out into the hills, to see and feel why it is such a joy to be outdoors in the Scottish wilderness. You'll meet like minded people, spend some time understanding the basics, including, what to wear, what to carry, how to walk on uneven terrain. There will also be a chance to see how a map and compass work. Then enjoy a few hours walking up Ben Lawers with it's stunning views of Loch Tay and the Perthshire countryside.
You should dress for a day in the hills, with stout footwear, wind/waterproof clothing, including a hat and gloves. Bring adequate food & water for around 6 hours of walking.
We will meet in the car park at the McLaren Hall, Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UW at 09:00 before driving the last few miles together to the NTS car park which is off the A827 near Mornish on the Glen Lyon road. The car park has an elevation of about 425m which gives a high starting point for this walk. Beinn Ghlas, another Munro at 1,103m, may be passed on the way to Ben Lawers, depending on our route.
We will finish our day in the Killin Hotel for a light refreshment and a blether.
Those wishing to stay over in the area might be interested in the following accommodation, as used by clients in the past. killin-hotel.com or breadalbanehouse.com
Why not make a weekend of it and join us on Sunday for our Introduction to Ridge Walking day on the nearby Tarmachan Ridge.
Beinn a'Bheithir is the name given to the magnificent two munros that sit directly behind Ballachulish. Driving south from Fort William gives an impressive view as you approach the Ballachulish bridge, gazing up into the corrie with the peaks sitting either side.
This route is affectionately known as the Schoolhouse ridge, starting from the village school and climbing the excellent ridge to Sgorr Bhan before arriving on the summit of the first munro, Sgorr Dhearg. Across to the lower but more exciting viewpoint of Sgorr Dhonuill doesn't take long with it's short, rocky scramble up onto the summit a real highlight (no difficulties) before descending back to the carpark by one of the three options available, depending on the weather and how our day has gone up to this point.
A real classic ridgewalk, not to be missed.
There are a large variety of accommodation options available in nearby Glencoe with the www.clachaig.com nearby www.redsquirrelcampsite.co.uk as well as B7B's, private Hostel www.glencoehostel.co.uk and the SYHA.
Meet at 0830 in the car park outside the Tourist Information and Visitor Centre (across from the Coop) in Albert Road, Ballachulish, PH49 4JB
You are probably getting into this hillwalking hobby now and have enjoyed a few of the less demanding hills. Perhaps it's time to move up a level and gain some skills that will help with movement on steep ground. This day is ideal or those looking to build confidence in more challenging terrain whilst supervised in a safe environment.
Meall nan Tarmachan is a quick and easy Munro to ascend from the NTS car park on the road to Glen Lyon. To do this route justice though, it's best to not descend the way you came, but to continue on along the ridge to experience the varied terrain which then provides a chance to practise some very mild Grade 1 scrambling and a short, narrow section of ridge to walk across. Your guide will be on hand to demonstrate appropriate techniques and offer coaching in both descent and ascent. It's also a fantastic viewpoint to soak up the stunning vista of Loch Tay and the Perthshire countryside.
We will meet in the McLaren Hall car park, Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UW at 09:00 before driving the last few miles together to the NTS car park which is off the A827 near Mornish on the Glen Lyon road. The car park has an elevation of about 425m which gives a high starting point for this walk.
Our day will be about route finding, gentle grade one scrambling and practicing movement on steep terrain.
We will finish our day in the Killin Hotel for a light refreshment and a blether.
Those wishing to stay over in the area might be interested in the following accommodation, as used by clients in the past. killin-hotel.com or breadalbanehouse.com
This is a truly fantastic walk, it has great variety, a river crossing, steep ascents, ridges, scrambling and exposure; it really does have it all across this wonderful route. There are two sections of Grade 1 scrambling where hands may be needed.
The Ring of Steall is well known in Scottish hillwalking folklore as a classic route combining four Munros with scrambling along narrow aretes. The route starts with a walk in from the Falls of Steall and up onto An Gearanach then Stob Choire a Chairn, Am Bodach and then across the Devils Ridge to Sgurr a'Mhaim before a descent out to the car park at the Polldubh falls.
Total distance is about 16k (10 miles) and I'd expect to be out for between 7 - 9 hours to complete this walk.
We will meet at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, PH33 6PF before driving down the Glen to the start of the route.
There are a large variety of accommodation options available in Fort William including Hostels, B&B and Hotels. Buses and trains are frequent from the Central Belt.
This two Munro walk from Glen Nevis takes in the two westernmost Munros of Mullach nan Coirean and Stob Ban. The photo accompanying is of Stob Ban and is our intended approach route. It's a stunning mountain from this angle. This is a fantastic day with the walk into Coire a' Mhusgain a particular favourite of mine. Stob Ban is steep and rocky and has a lovely ridge walk with some great views.
There are a large variety of accommodation options available in Fort William including Hostels, B&B and Hotels. Buses and trains are frequent from the Central Belt.
We will meet at 0830 in the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre car park, Glen Nevis, PH33 6PF before driving down the Glen to the start of the route.
Why not join us on Saturday for The Ring of Steall and make a weekend of it?
This is an iconic, Scottish ridge walk. Seven Munros bagged walking almost the entire length of Glen Shiel on its southern side and finishing off with a pint in the Cluanie Inn, a real, old drovers Inn, in the middle of nowhere (recently renovated). Completely off grid, it even generates its own power.
The ridge can be walked from either end with no one way or the other being preferred. The only differences being if you start at the west end, Malagan, you have a further 150m of ascent than if you start at Cluanie. You do, however, have the psychological benefit of being able to see the Pub get closer as you walk East! We will look to tackle it 'downhill' from Cluanie to Malagan unless the weather dictates otherwise. 1,800m of ascent doesn't sound too bad for a seven Munro day but this is a long, tiring walk, please get in touch in advance if you have any concerns about your fitness or stamina for this long day.
There is some light scrambling where hands may be used on at least two sections. These are popular Munros among baggers, seven ticks in one day is a big reward for the effort. Given good weather, the views are stunning, this is a favourite walk of mine in one of Scotland's most beautiful areas.
Citylink run a direct bus service from both Edinburgh and Glasgow to Portree, both of which pass by the front doors of the Cluanie Inn and Kintail Lodge Hotel. If you speak to the driver, they will drop you off and pick you up at both locations. They're very used to walkers using both as a base for Kintail.
Should you prefer, accommodation before or after, can be sought in the Cluanie Inn itself or at the Kintail Lodge Hotel, Invershiel which also has a Hostel. There is a campsite at nearby Shiel Bridge or the Ratagan Youth Hostel.
Ciste Dhubh is the Munro partially hidden behind the Corbett Am Bathach seen from the front door of the Cluanie Inn. It is a fantastic ridge line and a lovely walk.
It's also one of the few hills in this stunning area that is suitable for beginners.
The Cluanie Inn is the perfect start\finish for this walk as the path up Am Bathach is just over 1 km along the road and the return path from Ciste Dhubh, depending on which side of the river you prefer, ends in the car park!
Steeply up the grassy Corbett, then along the narrow ridge walking towards Ciste Dhubh shows the Munro in profile, as per the picture above, and really whets the appetite for the fine traverse ahead. Unfortunately the bealach between the Corbett and the Munro is a bit wet and boggy, so be prepared.
The return to the Cluanie Inn for coffee and a blether brings our day to a conclusion, a real cracker.
Beinn Dearg Mor is arguably Scotland's most spectacular mountain! If it's so good then why have you never heard of it before? Probably for two reasons.
1. It's not a Munro - Biggest doesn't mean best! BDM is a Corbett.
2. It's not easy to get to. It's an isolated mountain with long approaches from all directions. We'll take the fastest and use bikes to help us get there!
Not only is this mountain breathtakingly beautiful, it is one of the most geomorphologically interesting in all of the country and your I studied it as part of my degree so will explain many of the fascinating intricacies of this stunning mountain as we go
We'll meet at Gruinard Bay and hop on our bikes. The track to Loch na Sealga is just under 10km and an easy cycle with very little climbing involved. It is best suited to a mountain bike but if you're a confidence rider then a gravel or hybrid will manage.
From Loch na Sealga, we'll head for the ridge that leads to Beinn Dearg Beag. The ridge can be as challenging as we choose with most (but not all) scrambling optional. The views towards An Teallach and the Fisherfields are outstanding but the best is saved for last. After a rough descent to the bealach we'll ascend to Beinn Dearg Mor. Nothing prepares you for the magnificance of this summit. It's complicated, dramatic and difficult to leave. We will have to leave though as from here we need to return to our bikes. We'll descend to the loch and hike the soggy trail back to our bikes before cruising back to our cars.
This truly is one of the best days out in Scotland and is not to be missed.
Please make sure your bike is in full working order before attending. This is a challenging day and we don't want anyone to be disappointed due to an avoidable mechanical issue. We recommend a full service. You should also bring some basic repair items specific to your bike including a spare tube and rear hanger. If you're not sure what your bike needs then ask at a local bike shop. They'll always be able to help!
We operate a no helmet, no ride policy.
Any questions then please get in touch.
Slioch stands alone as an iconic and instantly recognisable shape erupting from the shores of Loch Maree.
It's a beautiful hill with a fantastic view across to the Fisherfields and the coast.
We'll meet at 0830 at the Incheril carpark. The walk in is around an hours walk along Loch Maree so your legs will be warmed up when we start the climb. It's steep but you're rewarded quickly by the views south across Loch Maree. For maximum effect, we'll aim to complete a circular walk around the edge of the impressive Coire na Sleaghaich taking in the summit of Slioch and the Munro top of Sgurr an Tuill Bhain.
This is a real cracker and not to be missed.
The four Eastern Mammores are a less popular than their neighbours. This is purely because the name “Ring of Steall” sounds more dramatic and is nothing to do with the quality or challenge of the day. These four Munros offer a challenging and rewarding day out in their own right.
We’ll start in Kinlochleven and ascend steadily, to Coire an Lochain. There are excellent views across Loch Eilde Mor and back towards Loch Leven but the best view is of Sgurr Eilde Mor across the Lochain. From here, it’s a short (but steep) haul up tour first summit of the day - Sgurr Eilde Mor. We return via the same route to the lochain before crossing Coire a’Bhinnein to reach the foot of Binnein Mor. Binnein Mor reminds me of Stob Ban next to the Grey Corries. It looks tiny compared to it’s giant neighbours and it's hard to believe it's a Munro but its shape and situation provide an excellent vantage point. From here Binnein Mor looks absolutely huge! We’ll descend to the low point between the two before traversing over to the dramatic northern ridge which leads to the summit of Binnein Mor. Binnein Mor is a fantastic summit and my favourite in the Mammores. Beyond the summit, the ridge widens and the walk continues over a minor peak to reach Na Gruagaichean, our final summit of the day. The descent from Na Gruagaichean is rough and pathless which makes for a tough end to the day but once again the views to Loch Leven open up making it an enjoyable one.
Stob a'Choire Odhair has possibly the finest views of Rannoch Moor of any of the Black Mount peaks. Accessed from Victoria Bridge on the West Highland Way, initially on a good path, this soon gives way to a steep climb onto the shoulder before the path becomes intermittent about 300m from the summit.
We summit to those stunning views before heading down the spur and the steep climb up onto the Couloir Buttress of Stob Ghabhar with the summit coming up soon after. At 1090m high, this is a fine viewpoint also, looking into the Black Mount, Glencoe and beyond. Descending by a small waterfall and rejoining the inward track, we are soon down and on the walk out.
A fine horseshoe walk that provides a variety of terrain from easy paths to a narrow ridge section and everything in between.
We will meet at the public car park beside the Bridge of Orchy Hotel, PA36 4AD at 0830 before getting into as few vehicles as possible and driving round the single track road to the car park near Victoria Bridge to begin the walk.
A long day taking in all five Munros of The White Mounth, including Lochnagar, Carn a' Choire Bhoidheach, Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn. Lochnagar is a true icon which never fails to impress.
The classic, traditional big circular route of the White Mounth. A challenging day, yes, but really only due to the distance and requirement for precise navigation on the plateau if caught in low cloud. There's not a huge amount of descent and re-ascent between these five Munros, just over 1,200m total for the whole day and most of that on the initial ascent! It's more about pacing yourself over the distance.
Fitness and stamina for a 30 km day are key to you really getting the most out of this one, please be confident you achieve the distance. As always, get in touch prior to booking to discuss any concerns about managing the day.
Why not make a weekend of it and join us for a leg stretch around the Cairnwell Munros on Sunday?
You're probably still quite new to hillwalking, perhaps you've tried a few local or smaller hills and you're beginning to get into it but not quite ready to be tackling the big ones on your own. This day follows on from our popular Your First Munro - Ben Lawers days, but previous Munro experience is not necessary. We have a really straightforward multi-summit day to whet your appetite.
This day is about you coming along and trying it out, probably meeting and making new friends, having fun in a safe environment and we hope, wanting to come back and do more hills or perhaps you want to learn to navigate or get into some wild camping so you can have multiple days away in our beautiful and amazing mountains.
This would also be a great leg stretch for those joining us on the Lochnagar 5 the day before.
With the main car park and cafe for the ski centre sitting at almost 650m these three Munros of The Cairnwell Pass are easily accessible. The first summit, Carn Aosda only requires a height gain of 265m to reach it. Unfortunately the ski paraphernalia that litters the hillside detracts from the beauty of the hills and is rather unsightly whilst walking in the immediate area. Things quickly improve as you move away from the summit and head south west towards Carn a' Gheoidh. Views of the Cairngorms soon open up and it feels like amore remote, mountainous walk now. We return to the Cairnwell, our final munro, before dropping steeply down to the car park to end the day.
The Glenshee Ski Centre cafe opens around 0830, all welcome to join us for a breakfast roll/coffee and a blether before we start our day.
This is another of my favourite walks. If you have visited Inverie in Knoydart and viewed the classic alpine shaped peak, way up the Glen, that was Sgurr na Ciche. The views from the top looking back down Loch Nevis are special, the best in Scotland? Up there, for sure.
We are going to tackle four spectacular Munros in some of the remotest yet most beautiful scenery in the West Highlands. You will need to have an excellent level of fitness for this walk, often on rough, pathless ground and involving a river crossing where we will very likely get wet feet, possibly more!
This is a long 30km circular hike with 2,400m of ascent taking in the stunning Sgurr na Ciche (the photograph accompanying this was taken from the summit looking west) Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Mor. This is a long, strenuous day and not to be underestimated. It is not uncommon for it to take at least 12 hours to complete.
The nearest accommodation can be found on the Glendessary Estate in their small, 4 bedded bunkhouse or in the village of Spean Bridge or at the Great Glen Hostel both in the region of 35 km away. Staying at either of these would mean an hours drive to the start of the walk.
Get in touch if you have any questions. These are big days with routes and mountains that will leave an impression on even the most hardened walker.
The Mullardoch Munros have always been challenging to access. The long walk in used to be avoidable by a boat service but this ceased operation recently meaning this is one tough day!
We'll meet at the Mullardoch dam at 08:00am to begin our long walk along the side of Loch Mullardoch. From the end of the loch, we'll begin to ascend the first Munro - An Socach. From here the walk is relatively straight forward over the remaining four Munros and the views on a good day and incredible. Your legs will be tired by then though so don't be fooled into thinking that straight-forward = easy!
This is a monster of a walk but a very rewarding one. If you have any questions about your suitability or fitness then please get in touch to discuss further.
People ask me what my favourite mountain is all the time. It's a difficult one to answer when we have so much choice in Scotland. This one is always high on my list though, it's just stunning in my view.
This is a fantastic walk, only 11km long but with lots of steep rock, some loose scree, amazing views and will take between 6 - 8 hours to complete.
After leaving the vehicles in the layby we drop into the glen on a good track which takes us quickly over the bridge and then into the gap between two of the three sisters, Gear Aonach and Aonach Dubh. We follow the track up into the Coire nan Lochan before popping out beside the waterfall onto a plateau with the great buttresses ahead. All hidden from view way back down by the road, you are now just entering the massive bulk of this mountain.
Passing the lochans we will pick our way up onto the ridge before soon coming to a cairn. Not the summit though as Stob Coire nan Lochan is too close to the main summit to qualify for a Munro. Onwards to the high point of Bidean nam Bian at 1150m. South east from here, carefully down to the bealach at the head of The Hidden Valley, passing our descent spot before climbing again to the second Munro summit of Stob Coire Sgreamhach. Return to the bealach and descend steeply into the Hidden Valley, wondering at the scenery and listening to your guide as they recount some of the history of this magical place. Pick up the path through this remote place and descend out the narrow entrance back into Glencoe and return to the start.
Meet at the Three Sisters of Glencoe car park half way up Glen Coe at NN170569. If coming down the road, it's the first carpark on your left just after you pass the whitewashed cottage at Allt-na-ruigh.
Previous clients have stayed at the SYHA in Glencoe. There are B&B's and Hotels in the village of Glencoe also which are close to the start of the walk.
Buachaille Etive Mor has to be one of the most photographed mountains in Scotland, instantly recognisable when seen from the A82 as you approach Glen Coe, it looks magnificent and how a proper mountain should look!
Our day begins at the layby at Altnafeadh, opposite the mountain on the main A82 road. There are two Munros on the Buachaille, Stob Dearg at 1022m and Stob na Broige at 956m and we will traverse the ridge taking in both summits. The views from the top are breathtaking in all directions but especially of Rannoch Moor and Glen Etive. An iconic mountain that everyone should have on their list.
We have a rocky ascent via the corrie followed by a straightforward ridge walk. Return is via a steep path with a bum-slide on some slabs by the burn. Lots of fun! The whole day should take no more than eight hours.
Previous clients have stayed at the SYHA or the private Hostel, both in Glencoe. Camping at the Red Squirrel or in either the newly rebuilt Kingshouse Hotel or the iconic Clachaig Inn.
One for the Munro baggers looking to maximise a day in the hills. You'll need to have a good level of fitness and capable of maintaining a reasonable pace of 4km\hour to get the most out of this day.
The Glas Maol circuit is a fairly straight forward walk with it's high start point near the Glenshee Ski Centre. The plateau is reasonably flat and featureless meaning good progress can be made between the munro summits. It can be boggy, especially out by Tolmount and Tom Buidhe and navigation can be challenging in poor visibility.
This is a long day at 30 km, high on the plateau above the Cairnwell Pass, taking in the six munros of Carn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Tolmount, Tom Buidhe, Glas Maol and Creag Leacach. We will also take in the beautiful view of Coire Loch Kander from the plateau, a minor detour.
We will meet at the car park in front of the Glenshee Ski Centre at Cairnwell for 0830am.
If staying the night before\after, previous clients have used the Youth Hostel in Braemar. There are Hotels and B&B's available in the village also as well as a campsite.
Why not join us on Sunday for the Glas Tulaichean circuit, just a few miles down the road at Spittal of Glenshee.
These two Munros are often forgotten about in multitude of summits accessible from Linn of Dee but they're a great vantage point for the Cairngorms.
We'll meet at 08:30am at Linn of Dee carpark and hop on our bikes. The track to Derry Lodge is excellent and biking saves a huge amount of time and effort.
We'll lock our bikes beyond the Lodge then walk alongside the Derry Burn before ascending Sgurr a'Chaorainn. The ascent between the two hills in minimal and from Beinn Bhreac we'll make a bee line back to our bikes.
Please ensure that your bike is in full working order before this trip. Our leaders are able to perform basic trailside repairs in emergencies but a well maintained bike helps to prevent this. Please bring a spare inner tube for your bike and (if you can) a rear mech hanger that fits your bike. If you're unsure about that then your local bike shop will be able to help make sure you get the correct one.
We operate a no helmet no ride policy on bike + hike trips so please make sure you bring one to avoid disappointment.
The Cairngorm plateau is one of the top draws for the hillwalker in Scotland. Home to a unique landscape with big, hulking mountains in unforgiving terrain. The plateau is vast and the mountains widespread. It can take several trips to the area to visit every summit and in poor visibility your navigation, stamina and endurance will be tested.
Beinn Mheadhoin is one of this hills that's stuck out on it's own with no apparent easy or straightforward route in and out. It's a hill full of character, in a huge space and needs a decent amount of effort to get to it. It's a great hill to tick off with it's granite torrs and the views of Loch Avon and Loch Etchachan, the highest significant body of water in the UK at over 900m high up in the Cairngorms.
This is a long, challenging day, 23 km with 1,600m of ascent will take a fit hillwalker up to ten hours to get round. The views and the rewards though, are outstanding. The photograph accompanying this text shows Beinn Mheadhoin across the Loch Avon basin from near Hell's Lum Crag and should give an idea of the vastness. Our route takes us out there and back with Ben Macdui and Cairngorm added in for good measure.
Meet at 0800 in Coire Cas car park in front of the Ski Centre. We'll decide on our exact route once we know what the weather is doing on the day. There are several options.
If staying the night before, or after, a variety of accommodation options are available in Aviemore, including Hostels, B&B and Hotels.
Buses and trains are frequent as it is on the main routes to Inverness from the Central Belt.
Bynack Mor is a brilliant vantage point to the Cairngorms and Moray hills. It's excellent path makes it a relatively straight forward day out with distance being the main challenge.
We'll meet at the Hayfield carpark for 08:30am before starting our walk in where we'll pass the famous green lochain. Upon reaching the summit, we may divert to look at the impressive "Barns of Bynack" - huge granite tors that stick out of the south of the hill a short walk beyond the summit.
Why not make a weekend of it and join us on Saturday for the three Munros of the Cairngorm loop?
Most of the current hill walking resources don't list the complete traverse of the Grey Corries ridge, for some unknown reason, they miss out Stob Ban, meaning a long walk back in for this solitary Munro for all those who missed it off. We will be including the wonderful Stob Ban on this walk as we traverse the whole ridge.
After a short, steep descent from Stob Ban to the lochan at the head of Coire Rach it's only a 1km walk (steeply) up the south spur to the summit of Stob Choire Claurigh. After this second summit, there's very little ascent\descent when up on the ridge and it's really just a case of enjoying the views and pacing yourself for the distance. From Stob Coire Easain it's out and back to the outlier Sgurr Choinnich Mor, which has a relatively low bealach and steep sides meaning some hands on my be needed, before dropping off the ridge into the trees and returning to the car.
Meeting at 0800 at the free car park to the rear of the Spean Bridge Woolen Mill, PH34 4EP where we will leave as many cars as possible before driving out to the start of the walk which is up a rough track from Corriechoille Farm.
After leaving the vehicles in the layby on the forestry track, we will head of along the excellent landrover track to the base of Stob Ban by the Lairig bothy.
There are a number of B&B's and a Hotel in Spean Bridge or a large variety of accommodation in nearby Fort William including Hostels, B&B and Hotels. Buses and trains are frequent from the Central Belt to Fort William.
This is an ideal first multi-Munro day for those looking at starting to string more summits together or for those just looking to maximise their Munros in a day.
A lovely walk in the Nature Reserve high above the beautiful Coire Ardair and it's magnificent cliffs, very popular with ice climbers in winter. A distance of about 20 km in length with approximately 1100m of ascent which should take between 8 and 10 hours to complete.
We will tackle the three Munros of Stob Poite a'Choire Ardair, Carn Liath and Creag Meagaidh that are high on this massive mountains plateau. The traverse is on wide. easy ground as after the first Munro ascent, there's not much up and down in between the Munros. As mentioned, you will see some of the best ice climbing cliffs in Scotland and the beautiful Coire Ardair with it's lovely feature, The Window, which allows us to descend steeply from the plateau down into the coire itself and back out to the car park.
Why not join us on Sunday for the two Munros that complete the Creag Meagaidh plateau, Beinn a'Chaorainn and Beinn Teallach.
Previous attendees have stayed at the nearby Hostel at Tulloch www.stationlodge.co.uk or in Roybridge which has Hotels and B&B. www.roybridgehotel.co.uk www.stronlossit.co.uk
A fantastic day walk with some mild scrambling across the rocky ridge, where hands may be required, in the magical area of Kintail. Views out to the west across the sea towards Skye are stunning.
Meeting at 0830 in the Jac-O-Bite restaurant car park, Ault-a-chruinn, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8HN. (I believe the restaurant is currently closed down) We will leave a vehicle here at the end point before driving up the Glen together to our start point.
We will ascend steeply, direct from the roadside, up to the Bealach an Lapan then head west. Each of the three main summits we encounter are Munros, Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, Sgurr na Carnach and Sgurr Fhuaran. The remaining two summits make up the five sisters but these tops are not classified as Munros or Corbett. This is a 15km day with 1,400m of ascent and should take us about 8 hours to complete.
Citylink run a direct bus service from both Edinburgh and Glasgow to Portree, both of which pass by the front doors of the Cluanie Inn and Kintail Lodge Hotel. If you speak to the driver, they will drop you off and pick you up at both locations. They're very used to walkers using both as a base for Kintail.
Previous clients have stayed at the Cluanie Inn, or at the Kintail Lodge Hotel, Invershiel which also has a Hostel. There is a Scottish Youth Hostel at nearby Rattagan. Camping is available at nearby Morvich
Meeting at 0830 in the Cluanie Inn car park which is on the roadside of the A87 by the end of Loch Cluanie. We will place a vehicle at the end of the walk before beginning from the Cluanie Inn, returning for coffee or a pint once finished.
We will ascend direct from the car park, heading up onto the Brothers Ridge for the first of our three Munro summits, Aonach Meadhoin. Now it's easy ground across the ridge to the magnificent cairn (main photo) atop Sgurr a Bhealaich Dheirg, one of my favourites. We drop down now before reascending the final summit of the day, Saileag and then steeply down to the main road below to the vehicle we placed earlier. This is an 11km day with 1,200m of ascent and should take us about 7 hours to complete.
Citylink run a direct bus service from both Edinburgh and Glasgow to Portree, both of which pass by the front doors of the Cluanie Inn and Kintail Lodge Hotel. If you speak to the driver, they will drop you off and pick you up at both locations. They're very used to walkers using both as a base for Kintail.
Previous clients have stayed at the Cluanie Inn, or at the Kintail Lodge Hotel, Invershiel which also has a Hostel. There is a Scottish Youth Hostel at nearby Rattagan. Camping is available at www.shielbridgecaravanpark.co.uk
The Harvey British Mountain Map for Knoydart, Kintail and Glen Affric shows a hillwalkers paradise with 43 Munros, 21 Corbetts and the 113m high Falls of Glomach on one sheet. Truly an area for the Munro Bagger if ever there was one. Add to this the stunning scenery on the drive into the area on the Road to the Isles and you have a recipe for a spectacular weekend in a magical area. With so much to choose from, it's always going to be challenging to pick a route.
This is a long day at 30km but it takes in two lovely Munros, both hidden gems in Kintail, secluded behind the more famous Brothers and Sisters ridges and overshadowed by the fantastic South Glen Shiel ridge perhaps. However, the jewel here for me is the trip out to the Falls of Glomach off the back of A Ghlas Bheinn.
We will meet initially in the carpark at Kintail Crafts for a briefing. From here we will transfer into as few cars as possible to make the 5 minute drive to the start of the walk which has limited parking.
Citylink run a direct bus service from both Edinburgh and Glasgow to Portree, both of which pass by the front doors of the Cluanie Inn and Kintail Lodge Hotel. If you speak to the driver, they will drop you off and pick you up at both locations. They're very used to walkers using both as a base for Kintail.
Should you prefer, accommodation before or after, it can be found in the nearby Cluanie Inn or at the Kintail Lodge Hotel, Invershiel which also has a Hostel. There is a campsite at nearby Shiel Bridge or the Ratagan Youth Hostel where you can get a 10% discount on your stay if you use my code, King-19
Why not make a weekend of it and join us on Sunday for three more at Cluanie
The Harvey British Mountain Map for Knoydart, Kintail and Glen Affric shows a hillwalkers paradise with 43 Munros, 21 Corbetts and the 113m high Falls of Glomach on one sheet. Truly an area for the Munro Bagger if ever there was one. Add to this the stunning scenery on the drive into the area on the Road to the Isles and you have a recipe for a spectacular weekend in a magical area. With so much to choose from, it's always going to be challenging to pick a route.
Today we are going to tackle the three Munros above Lundie, Loch Cluanie. There is a large layby at the side of the A87 here so plenty room for parking. We cross the main road and pick up the old military road which we follow up to a mobile phone mast. From here we pick up a stalkers path which gets us two thirds of the way up our first Munro, Carn Ghluasaid, before it peters out. A linear out and back sees us traverse this fine ridge and attain another two Munros, Sgurr nan Conbhairean and Sail Chaorainn before returning back to the car park either the way we came or via Meall Breac as an alternative, depending on how the day goes.
Citylink run a direct bus service from both Edinburgh and Glasgow to Portree, both of which pass by the front doors of the Cluanie Inn and Kintail Lodge Hotel. If you speak to the driver, they will drop you off and pick you up at both locations. They're very used to walkers using both as a base for Kintail.
Should you prefer, accommodation before or after, it can be found in the nearby Cluanie Inn or at the Kintail Lodge Hotel, Invershiel which also has a Hostel. There is a campsite at nearby Shiel Bridge or the Ratagan Youth Hostel.
