This is the area south of Buachaille Etive Mor as far as the A85 (Tyndrum to Oban road). It includes the peaks around the Glencoe Ski Centre (Creise and Meall a’Bhuiridh) alongside eleven other Munros and many other peaks above 600m. Highlights such as Ben Cruachan (1126m) and Stob Ghabhar (1090) remind all-comers that this is an area of high mountains and low glens.
It was a tough day out in the Cruachan mountains. The weather started off briefly pleasant for about 20 minutes before deteriorating significantly. Strong winds and almost zero visibility dominated the day, making navigation challenging. The conditions forced us to change our upper layers about five hours into the hike due to being soaked and extremely cold. We had ample food and fluids for the entire day, which was crucial given the harsh conditions.Originally, we had planned to tackle Beinn a' Bhuiridh before descending, but the escalating wind led us to abandon that idea. Instead, we opted for a swift descent into shelter. Despite the challenges, it was a rewarding experience, and I am eager to return to the Scottish mountains soon!
