Meall Chuaich 21 June 2015

An enjoyable East Highland walk in brightening, eventually sunny, weather up the northern outpost of the Drumochter Munros. An easy approach from the A9, with expansive views from the summit (3,120')especially W and NW, to Ben Alder and the Monadhliath. Surprisingly little wildlife seen despite the sun, waders on the river being the highlight. Munro total now 166.

Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Meall a'Chrasgaidh ( Central Fannichs) 19 June 2015

Cloudy and breezy, no views but dry for the last 3 Fannichs I needed to climb.......the cloud lifted briefly at intervals to reveal the first summit, and later to show the glens and Loch Fannich. In between, cloud, narrow ridges and a surprising amount of snow still lying. A pity to miss the corrie views especially from the second Munro, Sgurr nan Clach Geala at 3,586'. Sgurr nan Each was first at 3,028' and after enjoying the ridges we descended off the final Munro, Meall a'Chrasgaidh at 3,064'. Golden Plovers calling in the mist were a highlight. Munro total 165.

Ben Klibreck 18 June 2015

A dreich windy day in Ullapool and the northwest, so a change of plan and a drive N to tackle one of the remoter Munros, Ben Klibreck. A boggy approach and a surprisingly steep pull onto the ridge led to a windy cold and clouded-in summit (3,153') with some sleet in the wind.....an outlier bagged. Munro total 162.

A' Bhuidheanach Bheag and Carn na Caim 24 May 2015

These 2 hills E of the A9 completed my round of the main Drumochter group. Fairly pleasant flat terrain and not too wet, expansive east Highland views without being dramatic. The first Munro, A'Bhuidheanach Bheag (3,071') had a nice trip of migrant Dotterel near the summit, and it was a straighforward walk across to Carn na Caim (3,087') for the higher Munro of the day. Two clear summits and the Munro total reaches 161.

Drumochter - Geal Charn, A'Mharconaich, Beinn Udlamain, Sgairneach Mhor 23 May 2015

A solo walk in superb morning sun and a round of the four W Drumochter Munros brought my tally up to 159. Dotterel and Golden Plover, presumably on passage, were all around the first cairn, Geal Charn at 3,008'. Pleaant ridge walking and moderate ascents led on to A'Mharconaich at 3,199' then Beinn Udlamain at 3,314' where I nearly tripped over a pair of very confiding Ptarmigan. The final peak after a sweeping ridge was Sgairneach Mhor (3,251') following which I descended heathery slopes and followed the river back to the A9. A very enjoyable day. Munro total now 159.

Creag Meagaidh, Carn Liath and Stob Poite Coire Ardair 22 May 2015

I've looked forward for a long time to doing Creag Meagaidh and it didn't disappoint, A moderate climb up to the first Munro, Carn Liath at 3,300' led to a superb ridge with expansive views of the snow-filled Creag Meagaidh corries, via the second Munro, Stob Poite Coire Ardair at 3,455'. Then onto the cloudy plateau of Creag Meagaidh, and Keith's trusty navigation in the arctic conditions, on snowy ground, led straight to the cairn at 3,707' A really enjoyable day, and the descent speeded by glaissading down snowy slopes. Munro total 155.

Stob Coire Sgriodain and Chno Dearg 21 May 2015

A cloudy day, but one that surprisingly stayed dry, with the wet weather staying resolutely on the west coast. Views all round from these A86 peaks, especially dramatic down Loch Treig from the first Munro of the day, Stob Coire Sgriodain at 3, 202'. Then across the high level plateau to Chno Dearg (3,425') and more views, west to the snowy Easains. Views and no rain was a bonus. Munro total now 152. Enjoyable despite the middling weather.