The Great Glen to the east, the A87 to the north and the A830 to the south separate this area from its surroundings and enclose an area of high mountains and low glens. The highest mountain is Sgurr na Ciche (1040m) and further north the South Glen Shiel Ridge is formed by a whopping seven Munros! Also in the area is The Saddle (1010m) which is home to the classic Forcan Ridge. Peaks in the mountains list are all above 900m.
An exploration of Sron a Choire Ghairbh, Coire Glas and its lochan, the site for the new pumped storage power station. I took the Citylink to Laggan Locks and camped at Lochan Diota. The next day I moved the tent to a new camp by Loch a Choire Ghlais and ascended Meall a Choire Ghlais by its east ridge. Not a great choice: steep heather and crumbly rock but I wanted to experience the view where the dam would be. The north ridge would be much better. The horseshoe of Sron a Choire Ghairbh was followed to the top of Sean Mheall before descending and traversing back to the tent. The next day I crossed Bealach Easain and headed round to te ruin at Fedden for my last camp. A return was made to Laggan Locks over Cam Bhealach.
