The Five Sisters of Kintail 4 June 2012

A really excellent day on the iconic Five Sisters of Kintail, including the 3 Munros. A steep initial climb from the A87 up to the ridge, then via the Spaniards peak to the first Munro, Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (3,369') via a magnificent ricky ridge. Then down and up to the new Munro, Sgurr na Carnach (3,287'), and on to the highest of the Sisters, Sgurr Fhuaran (3,504'). Wonderful views back across the ridge, across to the South Cluanie ridge from yesterday, and north as far as An Teallach, round to the Cuillin and Skye, then Sgurr na Ciche and the West Highland hills. Photos to follow. Munro total 83. Also see Keith's excellent write-up at http://hillways.blogspot.co.uk.

The South Cluanie Ridge 3 June 2012

An excellent, long day with Keith Gault from Hillways and fellow client Jennifer. We started from the Cluanie Inn, heading up the stalkers path behind the hotel onto Druim Shionnach (3,238'), the second peak in the chain. We then headed to the easternmost peak, Creag a Mhaim (3,107')and proceeded to tackle the ridge from east to west. The ridge is a mixture of grass, with rocky outcrops, and consists of 7 Munros - the 2 above - Aonach air Chrith (3,350'), Maol Chinn-dearg (3,218'), Sgurr an Doire Leathain (3,314'), Sgurr an Lochain (3,294'), and Creag nan Damh (3,012'). The views from the western end of the ridge, in fine weather, were stunning over the coast, with the Cuillin ridge, Knoydart and Loch Quoich round to Ben Nevis, and, to the north, Torridon and the Mullardoch Hills. Five new Munros out of 7 gives a total of 80. Photos to follow. Also see Keith's excellent write-up at http://hillways.blogspot.co.uk.