Little Wyvis and Tom na Caillich en route Ben Wyvis – part 1

A bit more off-piste in the heather to get up Little Wyvis by turning off the main path from the car park and crossing the stream where the forestry ends. Very boggy ascent in the heather to start with, and, much further up, the marked track is even worse as it seems to have been constructed to capture water not shed it. (The zigzag path may be better?)

After the photoshoot have a luxurious rest in a heather-moss cushion contemplating the day ahead – wondering if you should even bother with The Ben after the views you’ve already seen. Put those thoughts away and swing round on the path to Tom na Caillich and continue west-ish down off the hill. Having spied the distant Argocat tracks up the 817m spur of The Ben you will know where you want to end up crossing the burn. There was no path down this side of Tom na Caillich and I imagine it could be very boggy after rain(s). Totally on your own in the heather and bogs with no useful paths or tracks. Cross the small stream, re-fill, find the track and start slogging up! Not that pleasant after a tiring few hours in the heather. There is enough of a way up to 817m with multiple Argocat tracks to follow. More sightseeing once you gain the ridge. And yes, another slog up to Glas Leathad Mor. You have probably been on your own now for hours, but that is not to last 😉

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