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Final Munro in aid of Cancer Research UK
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A truly alpine profile – [# 282]
Sgurr nan Gillean (964m) Pronunciation: Skoor nern Gillian Translation: (probably) Peak of the Gullies, but usually taken to mean Peak of the Young Men Total distance: 11.0km Total time: 4hrs 50mins Total ascent: … Continue reading
The ‘In Pin’ – [# 279 – 281]
Sgurr Alasdair (992m); Sgurr Mhic Choinnich (948m) and the Inaccessible Pinnacle (Sgurr Dearg) (986m) Pronunciation: Skoor Alasdair; Skoor Vee Chonneech; Skoor Jerrack Translation: Alexander’s Peak (named after the first recorded ascender: Alexander Nicholson); MacKenzie’s Peak (named after John MacKenzie, an … Continue reading
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High tide proves to be the final obstacle – [# 278]
Ladhar Bheinn (1020m) Pronunciation: Larrer Vane (usually referred to as Larven) Translation: Hoof Mountain Total distance: 25.5km Total time: 9hrs 14mins Total ascent: 1969m Weather: A beautiful day – sunny, but … Continue reading
Only the mad venture out! – [# 276 – 277]
Luinne Bheinn (939m) and Meall Buidhe (946m) Pronunciation: Loonya Vane; Miaowl Vooyuh Translation: The Sea-swelling Mountain; Yellow Mountain Total distance: 20.8km Total time: … Continue reading
Backpacking trip to Knoydart
Kinlochhourn to Barrisdale Bay Total distance: 11km Total time: 2hrs 45mins Total ascent: 415m Weather: Bright, clear and warm. Start … Continue reading
Not as boggy as we thought – [# 275]
Maoile Lunndaidh (1007m) Pronunciation: Merle Lon-dye Translation: Bald Hill of the Wet Place Total distance: 28.8km (18km of which were cycled) … Continue reading
Slioch would have shone in better weather – [# 274]
Slioch (981m) Pronunciation: Shlierch Translation: (possibly) The Spear Total distance: 19.4km Total time: 6hrs 14mins Total ascent: 1245m Weather: Blustery and wet. Gale force winds and … Continue reading
A very boggy ascent – [# 273]
Am Faochagach (954m) Pronunciation: Am Fookagach Translation: The Heathery Place Total distance: 14.6km Total time: 4hrs 34mins Total ascent: 803m Weather: … Continue reading