The Wilds of Ardgour

A three day backpack into the heart of Ardgour working my way around the peaks of Beinn na h-Uamha (hill of caves), Sgurr Dhomhnuill (Donald’s peak), Carn na Nathrach (cairn of adders), Stob a’ Bhealach an Sgriodain (peak of the pass of screes), Sgurr Ghiubhsachain (peak of the fir trees) and Sgorr Craobh a’ Chaorainn (rowan tree peak).

Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain

19th to 21st May 2013 Ardgour

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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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