This area covers the mountains between Fort William, Loch Leven (to the south) and Loch Treig (to the east). The area includes Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg, The Mamores, The Aonachs and The Grey Corries. An impressive 20 Munros are split equally by Glen Nevis and the waters of Abhainn Rath. Relatively accessible from the A82, these mountains hold some classic walking and climbing routes such as The Ring of Steall in the Mamores and Point Five Gully on Ben Nevis. Includes all major peaks above 600m.
Winter round with group from Banbury MC led by Dave Broom. Anti-clockwise route using two cars, starting from Lower Falls car park. 10 hours 20 mins car to car. with . Full cover of good firm snow (not always found in December!). Used crampons from Sgurr a' Mhaim to An Gearanch, and axe for the full day. Missed line of stalker's path from An Gearanach in dark, found exact location with help of Satmap GPS. Finished day with crossing of an iced-up Steall Hut wire bridge.
