2016 kicks off ........ Spidean Mialach 27 May 2016

A beautiful day in the Northwest Highlands, blue skies and a light breeze - the road to Kinlochhourn passes through a stunning glen, very scenic, with ash and oak woodland, and getting out of the car silence is the first thing noticed. I've previously climbed Gleouriaich, so this time I ascended the SW slopes of neighbouring Spidean Mialach on a stalkers path, then climbed directly up heathery slopes to the summit at 3,268', with extensive views down Loch Quoich to Sgurr na Ciche and a distant Ladhar Bheinn. A wonderful airy feeling of solitude. Munro no 176.