And it’s on our doorstep from Inverness. An easier drive than Glen Affric and just look at the scenery. The only fly-in-the-ointment being the 330 kV pylons through the middle of the glen! 2nd October 2024, goodbye to the Highlands for now!
Ben Wyvis Glas Leathad Mor apres Little Wyvis – part 2
Well its all straightforward in good weather, coming up from spur 817m after Little Wyvis (see previous post), just keep on top of the stones not the moss. The views are pretty good though! 29km, 10hr with Little Wyvis and Tom na Caillich as a freebee.
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 … Continue reading
Affric Sgurr na Lapaich
That one day a year …
Lentran to Drumnadrochit: walk there – bus back
Extending my walking range from the house. Mission objectives included walking the highest hills on the way and so three trig points, as well as minimal time on the NC500 / Great Glen Way. No known or prepared path – just aim for the tops! Plenty of time in the heather. The first trig point … Continue reading
Eastern Highlander 