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.
Walked in to A'Chuil by full moon. After a pleasant bothy night i was off by 07.30, up Coire nan Uth. Hills plastered in snow above 400m. Chose to go over An Eag this time as the traverse looked awkward. Knee deep snow on the descent towards Sgurr Beag. Already tired I wondered how i would fare on the return. More trail breaking on Sgurr Beag & deeper again on the descent, led to a brainwave. I should drop from the Munro summit to Glen Kingie & cross the low pass to Glendessary Lodge.
