The Higher Hills in Scotland.....The Munros.

The higher hills in Scotland.

MacDui summit after a very heavy snowfall in 2010.

I am not alone on the great plateau.

My sole meeting that day on the plateau with the corries of Braeriach behind.

Braeriach corries and Angels peak.

The Barns of Beinn Mheadhoin Cairngorms.

Cairn Toul and Sgor an Lochain Uaine.

The NE Ridge of Sgor an Lochan Uaine and Cairn Toul.

The top of Braeriach.

Two of the West facing coires of Braeriach seen across Loch Einich from Sgor Gaoith.

Sgoran Dubh Mor and Sgor Gaoith from Glen Einich when heading up to the Northern Coires of Braeriach.

Looking across the Moine Mhor from Mullach Clach a' Bhlair to Cairn Toul.

Glen Feshie from the cairn at .737 on the Druim nam Bo shoulder.

Coire an Lochain from the path up to the Leth-Choin area.

Exiting from the Central couloir on Beinn Laoigh.

The top area of Laoigh with Cruachan in the distance.

Sgor Gaoith western Cairngorms.

Sgurr Ban, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearhair and Beinn Tarsuinn from the edge of the Lair crags.

Moving up the Dubhs from Loch Coruisk Skye.

Down-climbing on Sgurr dubh Mor.

The Ben and Carn Mor Dearg seen from .903 in Glencoe.

A'Mharconaich from around 700 mtrs. on Geal Charn.

Ben Alder and Sgor Iutharn from Bheinn Udlamain area.

The Druim Seileach path up to Gleouraich Loch Cuaich area.

Meall Chuaich summit with Bealach Dubh in the distance.

Comments

Glen Tromie, the Gravel Track, the Corbett, and Glen Feshie.

We began this day out from the Wildlife Park with just a short distance into Kingussie the only part of the journey that was on a road with traffic. I don't think that bikes and traffic mix well on a busy road. However we survived the ride during the few kilometres into the village. We were happy to reach the Speyside Way trail and follow this off-road to reach Tromie Bridge and then follow the Glen track until we left it to gain the Gravel Trail. Some old farm buildings that have become Holiday accommodation. A fine wee cottage above Lynaberack Lodge. Bhran Cottage. A look down on the way to the upper part of the Tromie. Now on the gravel making use of the surface to reach the higher ground. The surface has been established for vehicles to reach the area when the planting of millions of trees happens. I guess that fences will come soon? However the track is very well made with loads of drainage systems and the edges have been re-established with the vegetation. A very different

Using the Burma Road to reach the Dulnain and beyond.

The rough Estate track is approachable from the A9 road close to Aviemore and is used, in addition to the now Forestry work that is at present ongoing, and by walkers and off road cyclists. The way upwards gives very fine views outwards to the Cairngorm hills and from the high point on the track access to one of the Corbett hills and the way outwards and down into the quiet Glen through which flows the Dulnain river a tributary of the river Spey. Through the gate then ramping upwards. The Cairngorms appearing much grander with the additional cloud. The high point on the trail. Reaching the Glen and with the restored cottage at Caggan below. Below can just be seen the bridge to cross the Dulnain River. From the bridge crossing looking upstream to an estate Bothy and into an area when Curlews, Oystercatchers and Lapwings arrive for the Summer. The upstream Bothy. To a past Guardian of the Glen. The fine looking Croft at Insharn through which the N7 cycle route passes. The track divides

A Herding Dog visits a small area of the Cuillin.

Over two days Spot walked over a few of the smaller hills in the area. The first day was on Hills above Loch Slapin Sgurr nan Each, the Corbett Garbh-bheinn and the Graham Belig. On the second day after leaving the vehicle at Elgol the water taxi was taken into Scavaig and Loch Coruisk was walked around and then the coastal path was followed past the wee, so called, bad step to get to Camasunary Bay and then continuing coastal path walked back to Elgol. A cool down after a day out. Where the water taxi leaves from to reach the Cuillin. Happy to be at Coruisk....lots of fresh water to swim in. Camasunary Bay with the South flank of Blabheinn behind. The path down to Elgol...Rum in the distance.

Getting about in the hills on foot and by cycle.

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