Glas Tulaichean, Carn an Righ and Beinn Iutharn Mhor 7 June 2019

A brief ridge of high pressure, and the chance to climb a couple of East Highland peaks that I’ve wanted to conquer for a while. Starting from Dalmunzie Hotel on a cloudless morning, I headed up the Land Rover track that climbs up the shoulder of Glas Tulaichean, and almost reaches the summit at its highest point. From here it is a short climb to the trig point at 3,448’and extensive views to Beinn a’Ghlo and the Cairngorms. Descending west, stalkers paths lead up to the Bealach and then the steep slopes of Carn an Righ and the bouldery summit cairn at 3,376’. From here, a traverse around the slopes of Mam Nan Carn leads to the slopes of Beinn Iutharn Mhor and its plateau and cairn at 3,428’, the most north-westerly of the three so the best views to the Cairngorm giants and the Lairig Ghru. The cloud filled in during the day and the wind picked up, rain followed in the evening after I was down at the car again An enjoyable high-level traverse, typical space and big skies in the eastern Highlands rugged yet connected summits. Munros #231.