The Lochailort Pyramids (Moidart)

The Lochailort Pyramids, Sgurr na Ba Glaise (peak of the grey cow), Rois-Bheinn (horse hill) and An Stac (the stack).

Lochailort Pyramids

31st March 2013 Lochailort Pyramids (Moidart)

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Sgurr an Utha (Glenfinnan).

A good warm-up on Sgurr an Utha (peak of the udder).

Fraoch Bheinn from Sgurr na Utha

30th March 2013 Sgurr an Utha (Moidart)

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Arisaig

Easter weekend based at Arisaig in the West Highlands. With walks up Sgurr an Utha, the Lochailort Pyramids (Sgurr na Ba Glaise, Rois-Bheinn and An Stac) and a coastal walk to Peanmeanach Bothy.

Lochailort Pyramids

30th March to 1st April 2013 Arisaig (Moidart)

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Dark Lochnagar (Cairngorms)

A quick daunder up an old favourite and popular hill by way of the “tourist” route.
Dark Lochnagar was not so dark today, at least outwith the shadows.

Corrie's edge; Lochnagar

7th October 2012 Dark Lochnagar (Cairngorms)

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Beinn Leoid and the Stack of Glencoul (Sutherland)

A trek through the wilds of Sutherland to reach the remote peak of Beinn Leoid (Sloping hill) followed on by a visit to the iconic Stack of Glencoul and tour of some of the areas numerous waterfalls.

Beinn Leoid & The Stack of Glencoul

22nd & 23rd September 2012 Beinn Leoid and the Stack of Glencoul (Sutherland)

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Aonach Buidhe, Faochaig & Sguman Choinntich (Glen Elchaig, Glen Affric & Kintail)

A long walk up Glen Elchaig to enjoy a high camp on Aonach Buidhe (Yellow ridge) before returning over Faochaig (The Whelk) and Sguman Choinntich (Mossy Peak).

Looking west along Glen Elchaig

11th & 12th August 2012 Aonach Buidhe, Faochaig & Sguman Choinntich (Glen Elchaig, Glen Affric & Kintail)

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Ben More Assynt, Conival & Breabag (Assynt)

A grand cirque of the Glen Oykel horseshoe over the peaks of Ben More Assynt, Conival and Breabag.

Conival and Ben More Assynt

26th & 27th May 2012 Ben More Assynt, Conival & Breabag (Assynt)

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Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill & Ben Hee (Sutherland)

The long and the short; Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill & Ben Hee.
A weekend backpack through the wilds of Sutherland.

Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill

19th & 20th May 2012 Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill & Ben Hee (Sutherland)

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Carn a’Mhaim (Cairngorms)

A venture up the Lairig Ghru before traversing Carn a’Mhaim.

Cairn Toul & Braeriach from Carn a'Mhaim

12th May 2012 Carn a’Mhaim (Cairngorms)

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Beinn Dearg Mhor, Beinn Dearg Bheag & Beinn a’ Chaisgein Mor (Fisherfield Forest)

A long tramp into the heart of the Fisherfield forest taking in Beinn Dearg Bheag, Beinn Dearg Mhor and Beinn a’ Chaisgein Mor.

Ruadh Stac Mor & A' Mhaighdean from Beinn a' Chaisgein Mor

28th & 29th April 2012 Beinn Dearg Mhor, Beinn Dearg Bheag & Beinn a’ Chaisgein Mor (Fisherfield Forest)

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