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The summit is a big rockpile which is probably an ancient burial mound. Head S, veering SSE, to a saddle (700m) and up to the trig point and another rockpile on the summit of Mainnir nam Fiadh (2hr 50min, 754m, 67660 35340). The author’s GPS measurements suggest there is actually very little difference in height between Mainnir nam Fiadh and Dun da Ghaoithe.

Head ESE, veering E, down a narrow ridge. Be careful in mist as it would be easy to head down a ridge going off SE. The ridge broadens to reach a good track by the top communications mast (3hr 15min, 550m, 69190 35190). Follow the track, turning left by the lower communications masts (425m, 70290 35840) on Maol nan Uan and down to Achnacroish Farm where the track becomes a tarmac road which is followed down to the A849 (4hr 15min, 20m, 72670 34950). Turn left and it is now a 3km road walk through Craignure and back to the Scallastle car park (4hr 50min).

ROUTE 2

Fuar Bheinn cold mountain and Creach Bheinn mountain of spoil

StartGlen Galmadale (NM 86660 53090)Distance15km (10 miles)Total ascent1480m (4900ft)DifficultyThe ridge, which is mainly grass with scattered crags, is relatively easy. However, the initial ascent and final descent are rough and steep, and accurate navigation will be needed in mist to avoid the dangerous crags which face Glen Galmadale.Time6hr 35minSummitsBeinn na Cille (652m, Graham), Fuar Bheinn (766m, 2511ft), Creach Bheinn (853m, 2798ft), Maol Odhar (794m), Meall nan Each (591m)MapsOS Landranger 49AccessFrom Strontian, follow the A861 E, then the B8043 S along Loch Linnhe. There is a parking area just E of the Glengalmadale River just E of Kingairloch.NoteIt would be possible to save a little time by ascending to the saddle between Beinn na Cille and Fuar Bheinn from Glen Galmadale and descending from Maol Odhar or the saddle between Maol Odhar and Creach Bheinn.

Fuar Bheinn and Creach Bheinn are the two Corbetts on the impressive ridge which surrounds Glen Galmadale overlooking Loch Linnhe on the E side of Morvern. There are plenty of crags facing Glen Galmadale, but the most spectacular terrain is on the N slope of Creach Bheinn.