Often referred to as the Central Highlands, this area covers the mountains between Loch Treig, Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan. Access is commonly from the A86 or the Corrour Halt stop on the West Highland Railway. An impressive fourteen Munros are scattered across this area (four of which are over 1100m), and included in the mountains list are all of the peaks above 600m. Ben Alder is often thought of as one of the more remote mountains in Scotland and its vast high plateau sits in contrast to the ridge created by Beinn Bheoil. Peaks to the east of Loch Ericht are listed in the East Highlands region.
An exploration back of The Fara by train from Dalwhinnie. I set up a base camp by the entrance of Dirc Beag. Climbing through the chasm of Dirc Beag I headed across the trackless open moor to the River Mashie. climbing up the Meall na Suabaich ridge brought me to the far western end of The Fara ridge, which was traversed before returning to my tent via the chasm of Dirc Mhor. The following day I led a walk for the Inverness MC up the tourist route of The Fara, descending via Dirc Mhor and climbing Meall nan Eagan. I then returned to my tent.
