This week’s walks
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.
Saturday June 23 Fiarach, Tyndrum
The rocky summit of this Graham affords fine views of the many bigger hills in all directions. It is the highest point on a prominent wall-like dolerite dyke.
Start from the CP at Dalrigh, NN343291. Head SE on a track to cross the bridge over the River Fillan then turn SW alongside the railway for about 1Km. Cross the bridge over the railway and continue SW on the track to the forest boundary at NN331271. Head E up the hill, outside the forest fence.
At NN342269 the fence turns S, passes close W of Lochan Fiarach and may be followed directly to the summit of Fiarach 652m. It is worth walking a short distance SW from the summit for a view of the dolerite ‘wall’. Descend ENE on undulating rough ground to a corner of the forest boundary fence. Cross the fence at NN352264 and continue down E on open or sparsely planted ground to reach the boundary fence of a mature evergreen plantation.
Pass around its N side to reach the head of a rough track at NN360264. Follow the track down NE to reach the WHW and follow this to cross the A82. Continue on the WHW to Kirkton Farm, past the St Fillan’s Priory site, and back to Dalrigh.
Grade: M; Distance: 12km; Height to climb: 500m Map(s): LR50, EX364; Meet at Longsdale car park, Oban, at 9.25am, or Glencoe village car park at 9.40am. Start at 10.30am. Leader: Sally Cameron 07810 464994.
Thursday June 28 Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach, Loch Quoich
These are readily achievable Munros, with good access on a stalkers’ path. The route traverses the rims of no less than seven fine corries. Splendid views in a remote mountainous area.
Start at NH028030 on the N side of Loch Quoich, where limited parking is available. Following a good stalkers’ path climb NW to Sron a’Chuilinn. The path continues N up a well-defined ridge, over a small top, 840m, then curves NE and climbs to the summit of Gleouraich, 1,035m. The ridge continues E with small changes in altitude to a Munro Top, Creag Coire na Fiar Bhealaich, 1,006m, before dropping more steeply to the Fiar Bhealaich, alt 730m at NH054048. Continue E along the ridge, rising steeply at first, to a false summit, 977m, then on to the summit of Spidean Mialach, 996m. Descend SW on a fair path to the confluence of several burns at NH049037. The path improves somewhat here and continues in the same direction to the public road, 300m SE of the starting point.
Grade: S; Distance: 12km; Height to climb: 1191m; Map(s): LR33, EX414; Meet at Fort William woollen mill at 8.40am, for start of walk at 10am. Leader: Stephen Mardon 01349 865881 or 07522 956789.
NEVIS HILLWALKING CLUB
Please see full walk details at www. nevis hill walking. club. If anyone would like to go out on the walk please contact club secretary Suzanne Theobald on 01397 701783 or email enquiries@ nevis hill walking. club.
Sunday June 24
Sgurr Mor, Sgurr an Fhuarain, Loch Arkaig
This hill is situated in very remote country. From the car park near Strachan, take the track to Glendessarry and then go north on the path to the high point. The path goes NE, so leave the path to go north into Glen Kingie and cross the river (not always easy).
Join the path on the north side of the river and take it west and then NNE on to the SW ridge of Sgurr Beag. Continue over Sgurr Beag, then down steeply to the col and up steeply to the summit of Sgurr Mor. To return, continue east on the path and then SE to the col below Sgurr an Fhuarain, which may be climbed from here. Descend steeply on grassy slopes to cross the river Kingie and rejoin the outward route.
Distance: 22km; ascent: 1,300m. Suggested by Anne Scoular and John Burton; coordinator: Andrew Gilbert.