THIS WEEK’S WALKS
LOCHABER AND LORN RAMBLERS
The walk leader is to be contacted before hand for meet-up and start times. Car sharing usually possible and people can try before they buy. Further information at www. lochaberandlorn-ramblers.org. uk. Lochaber and Lorn Ramblers Group can be contacted by email on info@lochaberandlorn-ramblers.org.uk.
Thursday April 5 Polldubh Crags and Nevis Gorge Glen Nevis
A different approach to the wellknown walk through the scenic Nevis Gorge.
Start from the Lower Falls CP at Achriabhach, NN144683. Cross the River Nevis and follow the track NW past the Sheep Wash. Leave the track where convenient and climb N up the slope to reach the crest of a broad ridge. Climb up E above the steep rocky face of Polldubh Crags to Am Mam Buidhe.
Keeping above the crags, continue E on a descending traverse to reach the road up to the Upper Falls CP. Continue E on the footpath into the gorge. At NN172693, fork left on to an older, less distinct path, climbing NE to cross the Allt Garbh. The path turns SE, gaining height, to emerge from the woods on to a level spur affording a superb viewpoint across the glen to the Steall Falls. Follow the path S, which zig-zags down to the floor of the glen and head for the Wire Bridge. This may be crossed for a closer look at the falls, but the main path continues E on the N side of the Water of Nevis to the Steall Ruins.
N of here there are more waterfalls to see on the Allt Coire Guibhsachan, issuing from the grand hanging valley between Ben Nevis and Aonach Beag. Return by the main path through the Nevis Gorge to the Upper Fall CP. Follow the road down SW for about 1Km and cross the river on a footbridge. Follow the path W on the S side of the river back to Achriabhach.
Grade: M; Distance: 11Km; Height to climb: 460m Map(s): LR41, EX392; Meet at: Fort William Woollen Mill at 10.10am for start of walk at 10.30am Leader: Ian Moir 07973 836498. Sunday April 8
Aodann Chleireig and Beinn an t-Sneachda, Loch Eil
Fine views over Loch Eil, the hills around it and Ben Nevis to the E. Well worth the rough climb from the forest road to the ridge of Druim Beag.
From CP at Fassfern, NN021790, follow footpath or forestry track N towards the Leth Allt to just before the new hydro electric dam at NN013824. On leaving the forest, follow a very old fence line W up onto the broad ridge of Druim Beag.
Once on the ridge head NW to the summit of Aodann Chleireig, 663m. Continue W then SW along the broad ridge down to a small lochan at a col. Head S up to a small summit, 649m, and on to Beinn an t-Sneachda, 625m. Descend SE to the road W of Corribeg, and head E alongside the A830 to the minor road back to the CP.
Grade: M+; Distance: 10Km; Height to climb: 700m; Map(s): LR40/41, EX399; Meet at Fort William Woollen Mill at 9.30am for start of walk at 9.50am. Leader: Rick Atkinson 07587 549731.
NEVIS HILLWALKING CLUB Please see full walk details at www.nevishillwalking.club. If anyone would like to go out on the walk please contact club secretary Suzanne Theobald on 01397 701783 or email enquiries@ nevishillwalking.club.
Saturday April 7
Meall Buidhe, Rannoch
Catch train from Fort William at 7.44am or Bridge of Orchy at 8.18am. Arrive at Rannoch station at 8.46am from where a bus will take us to Bridge of Gaur at NN504564. From here head S along track until the exit from the forest at NN491516.
At some point cross river and head up SE to 912m summit of Garbh Mheall. Head S to summit of Meall Buidhe. Head WSW to col at NN487491. Head NW into valley to meet track back to start. A bus will take us back to the station for the 3.12pm train to Fort William. Train to Bridge of Orchy at 6.38pm.
If you wish to attend, it is important to inform the coordinator so that a suitable bus can be booked. The bus fare is very reasonable.
Distance: 11Km, height to climb: 1,000m. Suggested by Gavin Theobald; coordinated by Suzanne Theobald.