North Mullardoch has the reputation of big, remote hills in a seriously isolated situation. The real explosion in the popularity of Munro-bagging came in the late 1980s and today the numbers are huge. The crossing was not so bad so I was back on the Mullach reasonably quickly and then humped over the Top and back down to Iron Lodge. An excellent day on Beinn Eighe with JP. I am not surprised that some people get in to trouble on it. Lovely. We left Alistair with the dogs and drove on to Skye and around to Glen Brittle for an assault on the centre of the ridge. We aimed for the far point of Sgurr nan Each to start. A bath back at the cottage was very welcoming. However it cannot be said to be particularly exciting. Even driving up and back is good: on the M74/A9 there is that slight knot of anticipation which grows as the hills get bigger, that feeling that you are pitting yourself against the mountain and also your own mental strength. It took me 5 years to follow up the Munros with their associated Tops. I enjoy this drive so much I had to create it’s own page in tribute Driving to the Highlands.Happily everything went to plan this time especially the weather so after 6hrs 15 mins from Hexham including a classic photo break at Eilean Donan Castle we arrived in Plockton, half unpacked at the guest house then walked round to Harbour St for a meal at the Loch front Bistro the Plockton Shores. Not being much in control of the original trek we traversed Beinn Lair before heading down to Fionn Loch and an overnight stop on the grass outside Carnmore Bothy. A comprehensive guide to our highest mountains, written by a mere mortal. So what was it about the Munros which hooked me. I would like to revisit Liathach and appreciate the ridge more. Am Basteir was crumbly and we had a short over hanging abseil off the end which led to the foot of the Tooth. Aside from my very uncomfortable red pack and savoury rice I had an old family sleeping bag (kind of brown), a new stove and pans, a change of clothes (which were wetter than those I wore) and some winter gloves. As good as they are I felt slightly disappointed, mainly because there was nowhere you could get a good view of them. The ridge twisted and turned which I lengthened by taking in the westerley top. The climb continued over a couple of tops to the cloud engulfed summit. I clearly remembered staggering from side to side on the track – possibly as knackered as I ever was on the hills. She met and married Callum and moved to Plockton. The Walks within 10 miles of Laide are too numerous to mention, but they range from a potter down a tarmac road safely and without disturbance (Tollie Farm) and full hikes for a day or more up into the hills. The walk was enlivened by Bracken trying to end her days by sliding on her back off the snow slopes in to the steep east corries – daft animal. The Liathach top took a while and was steep – suggestion to all Top baggers, do not miss it out when doing the main ridge (similar to Lurg Mhor), you will live to regret it! In addition, the SMC define Munro Tops, as Scottish peaks above 3,000 feet (914.4 m) that are not considered Munros. This was all about distance covered. At this point we might head north to the loch-side village of Plockton, made famous by Hamish Macbeth, or pass under the bridge and head south to perhaps Glenelg, Loch Nevis or Mallaig. However he had joined us on the Strathfarrar Four the previous day which was a pleasant and undemanding circuit save for some forward planning to get through the locked gates. The famous Inaccessible Pinnacle is the only Munro peak that requires a rope to ascend. Walking in Scotland is a fun-filled experience for the whole family to enjoy. Whisked away to graduate from university had seen a short but intense few days pass. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Munros locations in Nederland, TX. On Walkhighlands, you can record all your Munro ascents here on your own interactive baggers map, and keep a diary, complete with photos, maps and your gps tracks, to store your record of all your walking exploits. Walked in from Kinlochewe to the Carnmore bothy over Slioch and Beinn Lair. The top which was always going to create the most difficulty was the Lurg Mhor one as it was remote and the normal route in from Achnashellach was not a thriller. I was just starting to consider the Tops at this stage but not seriously enough to tick the out of the way north Top on Bhuird. They are among the most dramatic and spectacular peaks in the British Isles and made of some of the oldest rocks in the world. Gracies Cottage is a traditional stone built cottage, on the shore of Loch Kishorn (a sea loch) with a magnificent outlook to the Applecross hills and the famous Bealach-na-Ba (Pass of The Cattle) across the water. Sgurr na Lapaich is to me the most deserving non Munro in the Highlands, I am sure it has nearly a 500 foot drop and distance as well. Certainly the Cairngorm plateau does offer a very different experience to the west coast and the Munros as a challenge are all the better for it. An entertaining scramble along the ridge compensated for the slog in and out. It was becoming very difficult to stay in one basic venue as the remaining Munros were becoming spread out. Beinn Eighe. Grabbing tufts of loose wet grass I scrambled up and the headed in to the storm towards Lurg Mhor. Hamish’s Grand Slam is the Munros, Tops and Furth (3,000 foot mountains in England, Wales and Ireland) – a worthy challenge! At the time there was faint track which certainly helped with navigation. Find 15 listings related to Munros in Nederland on YP.com. I had taken going to Scotland for a late in the year trip which meant almost certainly snow. The ridge is certainly good with some enjoyable scrambling over the peaks but I never felt the real feeling of exposure I have felt on other ridges (or the tingling element of danger) such as Liachach, the Aonach Eagach or on the Cuillin. It was tricky and slippy with a slip potentially serious. Plockton to Ullapool Kindly sponsored by Jonathon Walton Hungover and half asleep I arrived back into the quiet town of Plockton. ... Dornie is perfectly located for exploring Skye and getting to Plockton and Applecross too. Based around Shieldaig and Slioch, the routes are split into 3 sections: easy walks, long and high level walks and mountain ascents over 2000ft including 9 Munros, and 5 outline suggestions for major ridge walks. Use the links below to browse the lists of Munros. The classic route in is from the locked gates at Craig. I also tackled the 2 Aonach Mor tops and Binnach Beag in reasonably deep snow abut these were just exhausting and not particularly thrilling. I walked up Affric for an hour before taking on the Sgurr na Lapaich ridge. Plockton 2 miles. I was dropped off at Garve for an ascent of Wyvis. 0.1 miles from Plockton … Sickness for 12 hours from work, on the tube and at home – probably the most extreme sickness I have suffered from. The cloud was down as we crossed to the tors of Ben Avon, unmemorable except for some minor Top ticking. Eventually we hit the road in good time for a World Cup game where Beckham scored his penalty to beat Argentina. See the full list: Hotels near Plockton Harbour. The crossing was thoroughly enjoyable…in retrospect. Duncraig Castle from Innes Street is a 3.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Plockton, Highland, Scotland that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Visit Sleat, Portree, Glenelg, Plockton and Applecross, which are all close by. “The Munros (and Tops) may be the most famous mountain challenge in Britain. The other bit of Day 2 was that the hours just seemed to pass, I think we were out for about 10 hours with a 3 hour return walk from Ciche. Probably 12 miles of walking was needed to get to the south side of Lurg Mhor. Euston station was only 10 minutes down the road so I boarded the overnight train to Inverness (without a sleeping cabin). After the midge JP and myself then climbed Blaven. We largely bypassed the needles before heading back down – it is not a big day but I was glad that we were able to do one of the Torridon giants in good weather. The second day was in retrospect probably my best day on the hills – a classic climb on Ladhar Bheinn in sunny but cool conditions. These long walk outs are a feature of climbing the Munros and there is no doubt that the use of robust bike would help many walks enormously. Back at Sligachan a terrible night ensued with the midge simply ruining any chance of sleep. Buy The Yorkshire 3 Peaks and the Dales 30 for just £20. Scottish Mountaineering Club - has a section with lots of information on Munros and a list of all the Munroists (people who have 'compleated' all the Munros), many with photos. She met and married Callum and moved to Plockton. Kintail and Lochalsh are amongst the most popular areas for walks in the Scottish Highlands. We headed back to Braemar taking in the Corbett Carn na Drochaide on route. In reality the main consideration is how narrow it is and the exposure on the climb , in fact only a couple of foot across. Bloody hell though, a storm swept in and within minutes it was teeming with rain. Having being chucked off Geal Charn due to an irritated farmer and Bracken I eventually found myself on Schiehallion. The gabbro though is amazing for grip and security. Good on him! I decided to come in from the Loch Carron side for a change. This was particularly so as we headed for the eastern top, two and a half miles from the summit. One of the problems was that I had no idea what was below me and envisaged having to climb back on to the wind swept ridge but suddenly I came out the cloud and the tarn I was looking for emerged out the mist; grey and desolate it may have been but very welcoming. Stay. Plockton. . Navigation was not helped by low cloud. A late finish meant a poor meal in some hole at the Kyle. However at the time it meant nothing to me as it was a few years later when Barry picked us up at Carlisle for a day’s sojourn to the twin peaks of Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulachaen. A short drive from Plockton and over the Skye Bridge leads you to the famous Red and Black Cuillin of Skye. Barry had to go crawling to the estate manager to have them unlocked. Click on the name of any of the mountains to visit its page. My mind is blank as to where we stayed though I would hazard a guess at Ullapool. A drive round to Glen Brittle and we met a guide for the circuit of Coire Laggan. Having found myself with some spare work time (!) 3 hours up and down in much warmer weather (except for a shower on the summit) gave a very satisfying finale to the trip, Broke the locked gates at Ceathreamhnan and then got locked in! I actually cut the corner on the outward run but came back over Carn Eighe. She was a delightful person who was born in Whitecraigs. Short breaks Oct-Mar. SAILING Lochcarron has its own established sailing club which welcomes visitors and families. A relatively early start meant that we dawdled along the rest of the ridge. Locally landed seafood and Plockton brewed ale can be enjoyed all year round in several nearby award-winning inns and restaurants. Even travelling back there is the satisfaction of a good job done. 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