Fionn Bheinn 933m

50 min drive from Ullapool took us to Achnasheen on the A832.  The weather was good with blue sky and few clouds. We parked in the station car park. The royal Scotsman train was in getting ready for its trip.

We crossed the road to find the track that led up the river. From here we followed the path along a pleasant burn as it went up steadily onto a peat moorland. We were glad it was dry as this crossing of the moorland could have been fun if wet.  We did find a few boggy bits but got round them. Soon we were climbing again to reach the col between Creagan Nan Laogh and  Fionn Bheinn.  Ziggy sagging up  soon got us onto the ridge where we turned left to carry on up to the Fionn Bhienn.  The trig point came into sight and we were awarded with 360 fine views.

From the top we retraced our steps along the ridge and carried onto the end. To where we headed down nice soft grass route to come behind the forest.  We followed this back to the track we went up.

Sgurr Breac and A' Challeach

Our first munros were Sgurr Breac and A’ Challeach.  We started from a layby on the A832 near the eastern end of Loch a’ Bhraoin.  The weather was good as we followed the track towards a new path though the woods. This led us up the path following Alt Breabaig to the col. As we followed the river with its many little falls, we could see a large heard of deer to our right. Soon they knew we were there and moved on.

At the col we then headed up steeply to our first munro. As we got to the top the cloud had come down behind us and what we thought was rain was snow. With luck this did not reach us but the far hills had a light dusting. From here we had to drop down and up to Tomain Coinich before going upto our second munro A’ Chaillech..

We had to retrace our steps to head north down Sron na Goibbhre and then head east at the end. This took us though a crag area and to a faint path. But we never found the path until we reach the loch. Coming down was rough under foot and not easy finding a route as you would get so far and then had to retrace your steps due to a drop.

Ullapool

We just been to Ullapool for a week with some friends. Staying in a 4 bedroom house in the centre of Ullipool. The house is in a cul d sac and plenty of room inside. With off road parking. The plan is do as many munro we can.
Ullapool makes a good base as its not too far from  good walking areas. From munros to coast walks. The town has all what you need. Even is one shop is a Tesco. Plenty of choice to get meals but a few places do not let you book. Its on a first  come first serve.

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