Weekend Meet, Inbhirfhaolain, Glen Etive, February 20th-21st 2026

Attendees: BR, MMcE, MMon and CS. 

Saturday 20^th 

Saturday’s low cloud base, persistent rain and a forecasted high risk of avalanche did not hamper the club spirit. All members embarked on a pleasant but damp walk along the north shore of Loch Etive with views of Allt Coire an Larach flowing down from Ben Starav. The path went through ancient woodland and passed below Beinn Trilleachan, giving views of the impressive Etive slabs. Approx 16 km out and back, with total of 400m of ascent. 

Ready to start the walk.

Track along NW shore of Loch Etive.

Top: Allt Coire na Larach flowing from the west face of Ben Starav. Bottom: Beinn Trilleachan Slabs, a rock climber’s delight in drier weather.

Difference in water levels in the Allt nan Easan (behind the hut), from the club’s previous visit in 2024 (left) and 2026 trip (right).

Sunday 21^st 

CS, MMon, MMcE and BR started in Tyndrum and walked to Dalrigh using the track to Ben Lui. They continued to St Fillan’s bridge and then returned to Tyndrum.

Left: outward track through forest:  Right: Ben Lui.

Top: Bridge over river Fillan. Bottom: Returning to Tyndrum from St Fillan’s.