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Weekend Meet, Achluachrach, Roy Bridge, March 13th-15th 2026

  • TF & SP
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Attendees: BR, MMcE, MMon, CS, SP, PF, TF, AS, IH


Nine club members attended the March weekend meet at Àite Cruinnihidh Hostel in Roy Bridge. High wind, rain and poor visibility were forecast: the triad of conditions the outdoor enthusiasts get out of bed for. The redoubtable club members completed several walks over the weekend including a Corbett, Graham and a few lower-level excursions, observing snow covered mountains amidst the welcome sunny spells.


Friday 13th

IH: Meall an Phubuill (Corbett, Glen Loy, near Fort William)

Initially the weather was sunny but deteriorated on the ridge near the summit, culminating in strong winds and reduced visibility.  A tactical retreat was enacted, saving the hill for another day.

Figure 1: Views from Meall an Phubuill (left near the summit) and on the return (right), very wet!
Figure 1: Views from Meall an Phubuill (left near the summit) and on the return (right), very wet!

MMcE: Binnien Shuas (Graham)

Initially sunny, but hail and snow showers took over. The route consisted of soft and slippy snow. It was very windy at the rocky summit resulting in a crawl to the top; the summit photo was taken on the knees. After inching off using the derriere, the sun came out on the descent followed by another snow shower once back on the access track.

Figure 2. Sunny start, windy and snowy summit. That didn’t blow the mist away, though!
Figure 2. Sunny start, windy and snowy summit. That didn’t blow the mist away, though!
Figure 3. Sunny on the way back.
Figure 3. Sunny on the way back.

Saturday 14th


Group 1 - AS, PF and MMcE: Beinn Gucaig (Graham)

The group parked at Inchree forest and followed the waymarked track, until it intersected a rough quad bike track heading in the right direction up the long south ridge. The quad bike track turned to path, but it was much better than rough heather. Good views of Loch Linnhe, Ardgour hills, Ballachulish horseshoe and Mamores between heavy showers. Thicker snow after subsidiary top at 575 m and then onto the 616 m summit.

Figure 4. Happy team! Brighter skies during the ascent.
Figure 4. Happy team! Brighter skies during the ascent.
Figure 5. A rest stop, group photie, summit trig and views to Sgorr Dhonuill and Sgorr Dhearg (Ballachulish).
Figure 5. A rest stop, group photie, summit trig and views to Sgorr Dhonuill and Sgorr Dhearg (Ballachulish).

Group 2 - MMon, CS and BR: Leana Mhor and Beinn Iaruinn (Graham and Corbett in Glen Roy).

The team ascended Leana Mhor first and then turned north towards Meall Breac before gaining Beinn Iaruinn from the south.

Figure 6. Members were happy to reach the summit, given the conditions.
Figure 6. Members were happy to reach the summit, given the conditions.

Group 3 - SP and TF: Walked from the hut to along the East Highland way to the mouth of Larig Leacach via Insh farm and Loch a’ Bhuic, returning via ‘The Larig’ along the double track through the forest to Corriechoille, to meet up with and return via the East Highland Way.

Figure 7. Views of Stob Coire na Ceannain (part of the Grey Corries) from Larig Leacach. Some impressive horns.
Figure 7. Views of Stob Coire na Ceannain (part of the Grey Corries) from Larig Leacach. Some impressive horns.

Sunday 21st 

Wet weather and winds prevented higher level walking on the Sunday but some low-level walks occurred.

TF and SP: Short loop to Garry Bridge at Killiecrankie.

MMon, CS and BR (+MMcE)

Monessie Gorge and a section of East Highland Way.



 
 
 

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