This week has produced superb weather. Only the very highest hills now have snow hanging on in the shadowy hollows. Fortunately the snow-melt is providing plenty of drinking water to top up water bottles for satisfying re hydration needs.

Yesterday I was out on the 'Munros' above Glendessary and east of Loch Nevis. A mountain bike is very helpful from the head of Loch Arkaig. Ours were left at Upper Glendessary, but on reflection it might have been better to peddle up the good forestry tracks south of the River Dessary. From both places good paths lead directly to the south-west ridge of Garbh Chioch Mhor and over to the south-west ridge of Sgurr na Ciche.

This is not the route described in the SMC guide to 'The Munros' but does provide ascent on good paths to around 700 metres, and completes the majority of the outward hike more easily than traversing the high rocky ridge. The return route follows this airy spine with fine views towards Ben Nevis. The bike is a welcome sight and a faster mode of transport along the rocky tracks, back to Loch Arkaig.


Hi
just wondering if you could help, A friend of mine lost a quark hammer
whilst climbing on green gully on the ben on the 22nd of April, and I
was wondering if you could post something on your site for him. along
the lines of:

"Lost on Green Gully 22nd April...One Quark Hammer - reward if
you can reunite it to Tony on 07748841647.

thanks".

Thanks very much.
Mike.

Warm and Southerly

Sunday, May 4, 2008