Ben Challum 19 May 2017

An easier day after the previous exertions of the week, 5h up and down Ben Challum, surprisingly enjoyable, initially a steep ascent then more rocky towards the summit with its 2 tops, the N being the Munro. A nice variety of scenery and good views in all directions - S to Crianlarich hills and the Arrochar Alps, N to Ben Nevis and Glencoe, and E to Schiehallion. A fitting finale to my trip. Munro total 197.

Sgurr na Ciche, Garbh Chioch Mhor, Sgurr nan Coireachan 18 May 2017

A day long anticipated, the remote Glen Dessary munros, in the end a 10.5h day, 26 km, and 1700m of ascent. A showery day with shifting mist, shafts of sunlight and dramatic views interspersed with cloud. A 6k walk up boggy Glen Dessary led to the rocky ascent and scramble up to the summit of my most-wanted Munro, Sgurr na Ciche at 3,415'. Intermittent views west to Loch Nevis, north towards Glen Shiel and Knoydart. I've always admired this mountain with it's conical elegant shape when seen from the east, and its remoteness and romantic name combine to give it an air of mystery. I real sense of achievement to stand on its surprisingly capacious summit! Then back to the bealach and up the neighbouring peak of Garbh Chioch Mhor 3,323' following the wall which was constructed along this crest over 100y ago. Views continued to be dramatic but intermittent. The ridge led on with a fine path and high level walk, to the third Munro of the day, Sgurr nan Coireachan , which had a considerable pull onto the summit from the intervening drop, despite being the lowest of the 3 at 3,127'. A long descent and walk out followed, but a satisfying day. Munros 196.

Grey Corries - Sgurr Choinnich Mor, Stob Coire an Laoigh 17 May 2017

A bright but potentially showery day, for tackling 2 of the Grey Corries. A fairly steep pull up the NW ridge led to the ridge, with expansive views N and S along the ridge, and views to the Aonachs still streaked with snow, S to Glencoe and NW to Glenfinnan. The first summit Stob Coire an Laoigh is an airy perch with a cairn at 3,658', and we then moved south along the ridge with the steep ascent onto Sgurr Choinnich Mor, a pointed mountain at 3,592'. We then dropped back down towards the glen at Spean Bridge. All in all a fine ridge walk with excellent views and good but rocky paths. Munro total 193. 2 more Grey Corries to do on another day.