This area is listed in the SMC Munros Guide as ‘The Drumochter Hills) and covers the hills and mountains between Loch Rannoch and Newtonmore. Loch Ericht forms the western boundary and Glen Tromie the eastern boundary, with the Pass of Drumochter (the A9 and the Highland Main Line) dividing the area in two. Among the seven Munros in this area, only one is over 1000m (Beinn Udlamain is 1011m).
Checked the weather forecast as per routine and was on 2 minds whether to go or not. Checked again before setting off and decided to start the walk. Initially the weather was okay. However the conditions under foot were very wet and challenging and although trying to use short legs for navigation the terrain made this difficult. Had to constant check and relocate. I made it to the top of the munro but the direct route I had chosen was extremely steep and challenging with part where I had to step over boulder fields and scramble. The conditions at the top were windy and cold an with limited visibility. I had to use all my navigational skills for the next leg and I ended up lower than I intended too. As the weather and ground conditions worsened I decided the stay at the same elevation as were I found myself and go down to the stream and follow this back to the bridge I had crossed on the way out. Because I was on my own with the weather conditions worsening, the rain becoming heavier and the daylight fading I made the decision to not continue bag the remaining 2 munros. The descend took longer that I anticipated due to the wet underground conditions and no paths or tracks until the foot bridge.
