Lorna’s Mountains
Date:	Where:	Munro (M)		Notes:
		Corbett (C)
		Graham (G)
		No:	Total:
2003
21^st May	Beinn Eighe.			Lower slopes, no tops.
4^th June	Fionn Bheinn, Achnasheen.	M1	M1	Easy.
25^th June	Meallan nan Uan, Sgurr a’ Mhuilinn.	C2	C2	Strathconon hills.
2^nd July	Sgurr na Lapaich, Mam Sodhail, Glen Affric.	M1	M2	Set off to do Sgurr na Lapaich but followed ridge to Munro top.
16^th July	Meall a’ Chrasgaidh, Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Sgurr nan Each, Fannaichs.	M3	M5	Visited Carn na Criche as well.
24^th July	Slioch.	M1	M6
30^th July	A’ Chralaig, Mullach Fraoch-choire.	M2	M8
5^th August	Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a’ Chaorachain.	M2	M10
13^th August	Beinn Dearg, Meall nan Ceapraichean, Eididh nan Clach Geala.	M3	M13	Rainy day.
16^th August	Ben Wyvis.	M1	M14	With Scott & friends.
20^th August	A’ Chailleach, Carn Sgulain, Carn Dearg.	M3	M17	Rainy day. Gloves required!
10^th September	Gleouraich, Spidean Mialach.	M2	M19	Head-torches required.
17^th September	Conival.	M1	M20	Decided not to attempt Ben More Assynt due to high wind and incoming foul weather. Met Assynt MRT going to assist English couple.
1^st October	Carn nan Gobhar, Sgurr na Lapaich.	M2	M22	Glen Cannich hills.
9^th October	Coire Ardair.			Set out to climb Creag Meagaidh but decided not to attempt it due to high wind.
15^th October	Beinn Eighe: Ruadh Stac Mor, Spidean Coire nan Clach.	M2	M24	Visited Coire Mhic Fhearchair to see lochan and Triple Buttress.
22^nd October	Sgòr Gaoith.	M1	M25	Snow higher up. Superb view down to Loch Einich & across to Braeriach.
29^th October	Lost Valley, Glencoe.			Lower slopes, no tops. Half day restricted by darkness.
19^th November	Tom na Gruagaich, Beinn Alligin.	M1	M26	Chose not to attempt Sgurr Mhor.
26^th November	Sgurr a’ Bhealaich Dheirg & Saileag.	M1	M27	Success on Saileag. Access to summit cairn of Sgurr a’ Bhealaich Dheirg barred by narrow, snowy ridge.
31^st December	Little Wyvis.	C1	C3	Corbett, 2506 feet. Wind and snow.
2004
7^th January	Circuit of Loch Affric.			Low level walk.
21^st January	Carn a’ Choire Ghairbh, Glen Affric.	C1	C4	Corbett. Second Corbett (Aonach Shasuinn) not attempted due to darkness.
11^th February	Ben Wyvis.			Repeat Munro. Explored eastern ridges and Bealach Mor.
19^th February	Meallan nan Uan, Sgurr a’ Mhuilinn, Strathconon. Sgurr a’ Choire-rainich, Strath Bran.			Repeat Corbetts.
25^th February	Beinn a’ Bha’ach Ard.	C1	C5	Strathfarrar Corbett - wintry weather.
4^th March	Carn Mor Dearg.	M1	M28	Wintry weather.
10^th March	Glen Nevis.			Short walk to Steall Falls.
1^st April	Bac an Eich	C1	C6	Strathconon Corbett.
7^th April	Toll Creagach & Tom a’ Choinich.	M2	M30	Glen Affric.
21^st April	Carn Mor Dearg.			Didn’t summit. Too windy for Ben Nevis via the arrête.
5^th May	Sgurr Breac & A’ Chailleach.	M2	M32	Fannaichs.
12^th May	Creag Meagaidh.	M1	M33	Hot and sunny.
19^th May	Stob a’ Choire Mheadhoin & Stob Coire Easain.	M2	M35	Wintry with good views. One frog.
9^th June	Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean & Sail Chaorainn.	M3	M38	Ptarmigan feigning injury to protect chicks.
16^th June	Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich.	M1	M39	Trip limited due to high wind.
23^rd June	Bynack More.	M1	M40	Rainy and cold. Limited visibility but interesting rock formations.
30^th June	Buachaille Etive Beag: Stob Coire Raineach & Stob Dubh.	M2	M42	Rainy and cloudy but good views of surrounding hills and Loch Etive.
7^th July	Stob Coire nan Lochan, Bidean nam Bian & Stob Coire Sgreamhach.	M2	M44	Good visibility – excellent views.
14^th July	Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich, Sgurr Mor, Meall Gorm & An Coileachen.	M4	M47	Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich climbed previously.
21^st July	Ben Wyvis.			Repeat Munro – alone.
28^th July	Garbh Bheinn.	C1	C7	Corbett in Ardgour.
4^th August	Am Bathach, Ciste Dhubh & Aonach Meadhoin.	C1	C8	Climbed the Corbett Am Bathach on the approach.
		M2	M49
18^th August	Sgurr a’ Mhaoraich.	M1	M50	Rain & wind. Descended south ridge.
8^th September	Beinn a’ Chaorainn & Beinn Teallach.	M2	M52	Hot sunny day.
29^th September	Buachaille Etive Mor: Stob Dearg & Stob na Broige.	M2	M54	Cloudy day completed with head torches.
6^th October	Sgurr Marcasaidh.			Rainy day.
20^th October	Sgairneach Mhor, Beinn Udlamain & A’ Mharconaich.	M3	M57	Cold with shallow depth of snow cover.
10^th November	Creag a’ Mhaim & Druim Shionnach.	M2	M59	South Cluanie Ridge.
17^th November	Cairn Gorm.	M1	M60	Very windy, no snow.
25^th November	A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag.	M1	M61	Lots of mountain hares.
1^st December	Beinn Liath Mhor.	M1	M62	No wind, snowing high up. Superb scenery.
15^th December	Faochag.			Fine Kintail scenery but no time for Sgurr na Sgine.

2005
5^th January	Loch Muick.			Visited Glas-allt Shiel built by Queen Victoria.
19^th January	Geal Charn (Monadh Liath).			Started at Garva Bridge due to lack of parking. Abandoned on Beinn Sgiath due to foul weather and imminent darkness.
16^th February	Carn na Caim.	M1	M63	Moderate amount of snow.
23^rd February	Meall Chuaich.	M1	M64	Sunshine, snow, deer and mountain hares.
2^nd March	Sgorr Ruadh.	M1	M65	Sunshine, snow and superb scenery.
9^th March	Saileag.			Repeat Munro. Done as an alternative to the Five Sisters ridge. Excellent snow high up.
16^th March	Geal Charn (Drumochter).	M1	M66	Wind and rain. First two frogs of the year.
23^rd March	Maol Chean-Dearg.	M1	M67	Superb views. Saw frogs and a newt.
30^th March	Gairich.	M1	M68	Overcast but almost no wind.
6^th April	Moruisg & Sgurr nan Ceannaichean.	M2	M70	Hail and snow but some blue sky and sunshine.
13^th April	Geal Charn (Monadh Liath).	M1	M71	Plenty of hares and pheasants. Snow storm on summit.
20^th April	Torr Achilty.			With Poppy.
27^th April	Carn Liath & Stob Poite Coire Ardair.	M2	M73	One big, bronze frog.
11^th May	Carn Mor Dearg & Ben Nevis.	M2	M74	Second visit to Carn Mor Dearg. Sunny day. Reduced snow cover on Nevis summit left Observatory ruins visible.
18^th May	Stob Coire Sgriodain & Chno Dearg.	M2	M76	Sun, snow then rain.
25^th May	Meall Fuar-mhonaidh.	G1	G1	Hill overlooking Loch Ness.
1^st June	Ben Klibreck	M1	M77	Wind, rain, two frogs, a pair of ptarmigan and numerous deer.
15^th June	Sgurr an Doire Leathain & Sgurr an Lochain.	M2	M79	South Glen Shiel Ridge. Low cloud and light rain.
29^th June	Maol Chinn Dearg & Aonach Air Chrith.	M2	M81	South Glen Shiel Ridge. Sunny.
6^th July	Ben Hope.	M1	M82	Waited for cloud to clear at summit for fine views NW, N & NE.
20^th July	Ben MacDui.	M1	M83	Cloud nearly all day.
27^th July	Sgurr na Sgine.	M1	M84	Nice day, loads of frogs.
10^th August	Mullach nan Coirean & Stob Ban.	M2	M86	Beautiful scenery and one large frog.
17^th August	Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair.	M1	M87	Low cloud and drizzle. Ascent route from Glen Feshie: Coire Garbhlach and Fionnar Choire. Descent route: track to Carnachuin.
24^th August	Sron a’ Choire Ghairbh & Meall na Teanga.	M2	M89	Met a tame roe? deer and handled a lizard. Plenty of frogs. Windy, excellent scenery.
21^st September	Conival & Ben More Assynt.	M2	M90	Repeat ascent of Conival. May have seen an eagle.
28^th September	Beinn an Fhurain, Inchnadamph.			Visited Avro Anson crash site and grave of 6 airmen killed on 13^th April 1941.
5^th October	Beinn Alligin: Tom na Gruagaich & Sgurr Mhor.	M2	M91	Tom na Gruagaich climbed previously.
26^th October	Sgurr a’ Bhealaich Dheirg.	M1	M92	Drizzle all day. Some fine views though.
9^th November	Creag nan Damh.	M1	M93	Fine views - snow on surrounding tops.
19^th November	Cona Mheall.	M1	M94	Snow down and fine views into Coire Ghranda. Four hour walk out in darkness.
23^rd November	Am Faochagach.	M1	M95	River crossing OK. Cloud obscured views. Saw a badger, a group of 9 ptarmigan and some deer.
30^th November	Stalker’s path to foot of Forcan Ridge, Kintail.			Poor weather prevented an attempt on the Saddle.
7^th December	An Socach, Glen Affric.	M1	M96	Long day with nearly half the walk done after dark. Saw four stags and a few ptarmigan.
14^th December	Meall a’ Bhuachaille.	C1	C9	Corbett above the Ryvoan Pass.

2006
1^st January	Cairn Gorm.			Repeat ascent. Snowy underfoot with poor visibility. Saw a mountain hare and some ptarmigan.
4^th January	Gleann Einich.			Started at Whitewell. Located sites of upper and lower bothies. Visited Loch Mhic Ghille-choil.
7^th January	Loch an Eilein.			Also walked round the perimeter of Loch Gamhna and had lunch on Creagan Ruighe Dhughaill. Visited Cairngorm Club Footbridge on the Allt Druidh.
14^th January	The Saddle, Kintail.	M1	M97	Sunny day, blue sky. Dusting of snow on neighbouring peaks.
18^th January	Beinn Liath Mhor a’ Ghiubhais Li.	C1	C10	Corbett in the Fannaichs. Poor weather. Got wet feet crossing river.
21^st January	Carn Liath, Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain & Carn nan Gabhar.	M3	M100	Superb day. Clear sky, no cloud and thin but extensive snow cover.
28^th January	Aonach Beag & Aonach Mor.	M2	M102	Long day. Ice axes and crampons required. Ben Nevis obscured by cloud.
1^st February	Geal-charn Mor.	C1	C11	Corbett behind Lynwilg. Temperature inversion evident. Superb views of snowy Cairngorms above cotton-wool cloud base.
4^th February	Sgurr Choinnich Mor.	M1	M103	Excellent views of Aonach Beag, Aonach Mor, Binnein Beag and Binnein Mor.
8^th February	Coire Giubhsachan.			Coire to north of Steall ruin. Good snow cover on surrounding mountains.
11^th February	Braeriach.	M1	M104	High wind and much spindrift. Poor visibility higher up.
15^th February	Carn an Fhreiceadain.	C1	C12	Corbett behind Kingussie. Blizzards higher up.
22^nd February	Aonach Shasuinn.	C1	C13	Corbett up Loch Affric. Beautiful sunny day with snow underfoot. Superb views of the Affric and Kintail mountains. Ascended Ceann Aonach Shasuinn and walked the high ground over Aonach Shasuinn and Carn nan Coireachan Cruaidh. Descended from Cnap na Stri.
25^th February	Sgurr na Ruaidhe, Carn nan Gobhar & Sgurr a’ Choire Ghlais.	M3	M107	Glen Strathfarrar hills. Icy snow cover high up. Poor visibility but intermittent views of adjacent hills and ridges.
4^th March	An Gearanach.	M1	M108	Excellent views of snowy mountains. Ice axes and crampons essential.
8^th March	Coire an Lochain, Cairngorm.			Short walk. Wet snow. No views of great slab. Saw one mountain hare and one ptarmigan in the coire.
18^th March	Sgurr Fhuar-thuill.	M1	M109	Glen Strathfarrar. Firm snow and superb views of surrounding hills. Ascended via Gob a’ Chairn, traversing below Creag Ghorm a’ Bhealaich and west to Sgurr na Fearstaig then SW to join stalker’s path high up.
1^st April	Gulvain.	M1	M110	Sunshine, showers and snow but an excellent day. Plenty of snow high up.
8^th April	Stob Ban (Grey Corries).	M1	M111	Superb day. Blue sky and sunshine. Snow cover at all levels with very deep drifts high up. Three climbers in residence at the bothy.
12^th April	Glen Calvie.			Short walk in poor weather. Saw some newts and found three large antlers.
15^th April	Stob Choire Claurigh.	M1	M112	Interesting clamber over exposed ridge to summit. White-out prevented going any further.
22^nd April	Stob Coire an Laoigh.	M1	M113	Windy day, sun at first then hail. Excellent views of Nevis, the Aonachs and the Grey Corries ridge. Tree standing on outward journey blown down by wind on our return.
29^th April	Geal Charn & Creag Pitridh.	M2	M115	Beautiful sunny day with blue sky and substantial snow cover on surrounding hills. Saw first frogs of the year.
13^th May	Beinn Sgulaird.	M1	M116	Warm and sunny. Excellent views out over Lismore to Mull and the sea. Various mountains identifiable: Ballachulish, Glencoe and Etive hills, Nevis, Cruachan, Ben More, Stob Binnein and Ben Lui.
20^th May	Sgurr Eilde Mor.	M1	M117	Dull and sometimes drizzly but good views of surrounding mountains.
3^rd June	Na Gruagaichean, Stob Coire a’ Chairn & Am Bodach.	M3	M120	Cloudy and cold at first but sunshine and excellent views later. Saw a Sea King rescue helicopter parked in a Fort William car park.
10^th June	Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, Sgurr na Carnach & Sgurr Fhuaran.	M3	M123	Sweltering hot day on the Five Sisters ridge. Used about 6 litres of water in total.
17^th June	Stob a’ Choire Odhair & Stob Ghabhar.	M2	M125	Rainy start to day but it cleared remaining cloudy. Good views of Lochs Tulla and Ba and the Glen Coe and Glen Etive hills.
24^th June	Beinn a’ Chreachain & Beinn Achaladair.	M2	M127	Mainly overcast but good visibility. Interesting frogs.
1^st July	Sgurr nan Coireachan, Garbh Chioch Mhor & Sgurr na Ciche.	M3	M130	Hot start to the day. Needed about 6 litres of water in total. Many frogs and toads. Long day - home about 2am.
15^th July	Sgurr Thuilm & Sgurr nan Coireachan.	M2	M132	Scorching day with superb views. Saw several frogs and a couple of fairly tame stags with big antlers. Needed 5.33 litres of water.
22^nd July	Binnein Beag & Binnein Mor.	M2	M134	Ascended Binnein Mor by NNW ridge. Saw several frogs and a pair of ptarmigan on Binnein Beag.
29^th July	Ben Starav, Beinn nan Aighenan & Glas Bheinn Mhor.	M3	M137	Wind and rain. Frogs on hills and toads on the road. Long day.
5^th August	Stob Coir’an Albannaich & Meall nan Eun.	M2	M139	Rainy day with low cloud. Very restricted views but excellent scenery in the wild and remote upper reaches of Glen Ceitlein. Very slabby rock features.
12^th August	Beinn Dorain & Beinn an Dothaidh.	M2	M141	Sunny with excellent views on Dorain, rain and cloud on Dothaidh. Nice evening to finish.
19^th August	Sgorr Dhonuill & Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a’ Bheithir).	M2	M143	Limited visibility due to low cloud but nice views of immediate scenery.
26^th August	Meall a’ Bhuiridh & Creise.	M2	M145	Very wintry with wind, rain and low cloud. Soaked to the skin.
16^th September	Beinn Sgritheall.	M1	M146	Beautiful sunny day with stunning scenery around Loch Hourn, across to the Cuillin and out to the islands.
7^th October	Sgor na h-Ulaidh.	M1	M147	Wind and rain. A very unpleasant day.
14^th October	Sgurr a’ Mhaim.	M1	M148	Cloudy at first but sunny later. Good views of surrounding mountains.
21^st October	Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Glen Etive).	M1	M149	Lovely day with wisps of cloud left over from previous night’s rain. Hills covered in golden grass. Stags roaring during rut.
28^th October	Schiehallion.	M1	M150	Cloud, wind and drizzle on ascent. Blue sky on descent.
4^th November	The Cairnwell, Carn a’ Gheoidh & Carn Aosda.	M3	M153	Cold, sunny day. Plenty of grouse and numerous mountain hares. First signs of snow and ice.
12^th November	Carn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise, Tolmount & Tom Buidhe.	M4	M157	Sunny at first and cold. Cloud cover with wind and drizzle later. New snow in places but not full coverage due to drifting. Darkness finish with headtorches. Stags roaring.
18^th November	Glas Maol & Creag Leacach.	M2	M159	Beautiful winter’s day: sunshine, blue sky and crispy white snow. Many mountain hares. Superb views of Cairngorms covered in snow.
26^th November	An Socach (near Braemar).	M1	M160	Approached from Baddoch Burn. Pleasant day with cloud on many nearby tops. Moderate wind but very cold on the summit.
2^nd December	Glas Tulaichean & Carn an Righ.	M2	M162	Wet and windy day with poor visibility. Finished well after dark.
9^th December	Carn an t-Sagairt Mor & Carn a’ Coire Boidheach.	M2	M164	Lovely winter’s day. Good coverage of snow and nice view of the Cairngorms. Admired the view from The Stuic. Darkness finish with a guided tour of Lochcallater Lodge at the end.
16^th December	Cairn Bannoch & Broad Cairn.	M2	M166	Lovely winter’s day after cloudless frosty night. Car park busy but met no-one. Darkness finish on clear starry night.
23^rd December	Lochnagar.	M1	M167	Beautiful winter’s day with patchy snow cover on high ground. Saw 3 red squirrels in the woods near Visitor Centre. Darkness finish, descending by Glas Allt to the loch shore.
30^th December	Driesh & Mayar.	M2	M169	Overcast day with wintry showers and cold wind. Saw mountain hares and ptarmigan. Descended by Corrie Fee.

2007
14^th January	Beinn a’ Chlachair.	M1	M170	Wild winter’s day with wind, rain and snow. Occasional views of distant snowy mountains including good view of summit from North-East.
21^st January	Cruach Ardrain.	M1	M171	Fresh snow down at all levels. Strenuous climb with much drifting evident on descent due to increasing wind. Good views but intermittent due to cloud, snow and spindrift.
10^th February	Ben Challum.			Ascent aborted due to high wind and snow. Reached 37611-30315: altitude 2132 feet, about 1.5 miles from summit. Visited ruin of St. Fillan’s priory and 2 burial grounds.
3^rd March	An Caisteal & Beinn a’ Chroin.	M2	M173	Moderate wind, cloud and snow with restricted visibility. An excellent winter outing over craggy terrain with a darkness finish.
17^th March	Meall Corranaich & Meall a’ Choire Leith.	M2	M175	Very windy day with light drizzle and variable visibility. Good view of Beinn Ghlas but very restricted views of An Stuc and Ben Lawers.
24^th March	Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg & Creag Mhor.	M4	M179	Beautiful sunny day with almost no wind. Patchy snow. Excellent view across to Ben Lawers group. Pair of snow buntings on summit of Carn Gorm. Also climbed lesser peak of An Sgorr.
7^th April	Beinn Ghlas, Ben Lawers & An Stuc.	M3	M182	Lovely day but lots of walkers due to Easter holiday.
14^th April	Beinn Bhreac & Beinn a’ Chaorainn.	M2	M184	Warm, sunny day. Excellent views across to Ben MacDui and Coire Etchachan.
21^st April	Sgor an Lochain Uaine & Cairn Toul.	M2	M186	Excellent path from Gleann Einich up into Coire Dhondail. Low cloud with poor visibility all day. Long walk with darkness finish.
28^th April	Ben Lui, Beinn a’ Chleibh, Ben Oss & Beinn Dubhchraig.	M4	M190	Perfect weather - warm sunny day with moonlit evening. Ascended NE ridge of Ben Lui. Rescued sheep with a broken leg stuck down a hole.
5^th May	Meall Glas & Sgiath Chuil.	M2	M192	Mix of sun and cloud with good views across to Ben More and Stob Binnein. Thought to have seen a pair of golden eagles on Sgiath Chuil.
12^th May	Beinn Fhada & A’Ghlas-bheinn.	M2	M194	Good views from Beinn Fhada of surrounding mountains but drizzle and intermittent cloud on A’Ghlas-bheinn. Almost no wind.
19^th May	Beinn Iutharn Mhor & Carn Bhac.	M2	M196	Very windy with some drizzle. Couldn’t cross Allt nan Clach Geala so climbed Beinn Iutharn Mhor from the North.
26^th May	Ben Vorlich & Stuc a’ Chroin.	M2	M198	Mostly sunny but short hailstorm on Ben Vorlich. Lots of walkers due to Bank Holiday.
2^nd June	Creag Mhor & Beinn Heasgarnich.	M2	M200	Moderate wind with occasional light drizzle. Low cloud meant restricted visibility. Found a lost trekking pole.
9^th June	Ben Cruachan & Stob Diamh.	M2	M202	Tough slog up Cruachan in sweltering heat. Pleasant finish along connecting ridge and second top.
23^rd June	Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and The Cobbler.	M2	M204	Pleasant day with occasional showers and cloud but good visibility most of the time. Didn’t attempt to climb the summit crag of The Cobbler.
30^th June	Carn Eighe & Beinn Fhionnlaidh.	M2	M206	Long day with excellent views of high mountains all around. Skye and outer isles visible. Rain and low cloud on return from Beinn Fhionnlaidh.
7^th July	Meall Greigh & Meall Garbh.	M2	M208	Superb circular walk from Invervar in Glen Lyon. Excellent views of Carn Mairg group, Ben Lawers and An Stuc. Very cold on Meall Garbh during short windy rainstorm but pleasant otherwise.
14^th July	Monadh Mor & Beinn Bhrotain.	M2	M210	Long day with a mixture of sunshine and showers. Good view of The Devil’s Point, Cairn Toul and Ben Macdui. Saw many deer, many frogs, a large toad and a docile lizard.
21^st July	An Riabhachan & An Socach.	M2	M212	Long day finishing at 1am. Did anti-clockwise circuit of the two mountains. Dull cloudy day but excellent views of nearby rocky coires and far-off mountains.
28^th July	Stob Binnein & Ben More.	M2	M214	Approached from Inverlochlarig and descended via Meall na Dige. Mainly clear day with superb scenery.
4^th August	Beinn a’ Chochuill & Beinn Eunaich.	M2	M216	Dull and windy day but dry with good visibility. Good view of Ben Cruachan which was shrouded in cloud much of the time.
11^th August	Mount Keen.	M1	M217	Drizzle most of the day but low wind so not too unpleasant. Limited visibility from high up. Visited the Queen’s Well in Glen Mark and Invermark Castle, kirk and burial ground.
18^th August	Stuchd an Lochain & Meall Buidhe.	M2	M219	Low cloud and drizzle all day but low wind. Pleasant view along Loch an Daimh but no views from the high ground.
25^th August	Ben Vorlich (Lomond).	M1	M220	Low cloud and drizzle at first but pleasant later on. Craggy terrain with excellent views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond.
8^th September	Beinn Chabhair.	M1	M221	Pleasant walk but no visibility high up due to thick cloud. Had a look around the facilities at Beinglas Farm on the West Highland Way.
15^th September	Beinn Tulaichean.	M1	M222	Climbed from Inverlochlarig. Wet and windy with cloud on the high ground.
29^th September	Sgurr Mor (Glen Kingie).	M1	M223	Lovely cool sunny day with intermittent cloud but mainly clear. Superb views of Knoydart mountains nearby. Stags roaring. Darkness finish with moonlight on Loch Arkaig.
6^th October	Beinn Bhuidhe (Glen Fyne).	M1	M224	Limited visibility due to thick cloud. Very wet and muddy. Long detour due to inappropriate choice of ascent route. Met other people with similar tales of aimless wanderings.
13^th October	Ben Lomond.	M1	M225	Superb walk. Cloudy higher up so limited visibility. Descended via Ptarmigan ridge with excellent views over southern end of Loch Lomond and the many islands.
20^th October	Ben Chonzie.	M1	M226	Ascended from Loch Turret with very pleasant craggy scenery. Saw a small group of ptarmigan near the summit and several mountain hares on the descent.
27^th October	Beinn Mheadhoin.	M1	M227	Wet and windy day. Visited bothy high in Coire Etchachan, passing Loch Etchachan at about 3000 feet. Very windy scramble to summit on granite tor.
3^rd November	The Devil’s Point.	M1	M228	Started from Linn of Dee passing Derry Lodge and Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru. Nice clear day with good views of Cairn Toul and Ben Macdui, both with partial cloud cover.
10^th November	Carn a’ Mhaim.	M1	M229	Intermittent drizzle and very windy but pleasant sunny lunch at Robber’s Copse. Good view of Devil’s Point and Ben Macdui. Saw a small group of ptarmigan on a patch of snow quite near the summit.
17^th November	Derry Cairngorm.	M1	M230	Cloudy with very high winds towards the summit. Saw a few ptarmigan near the top.
24^th November	Beinn Mhanach.	M1	M231	Wet and windy day with wintry conditions on high ground. Several river crossings on the approach which passed ruin of Gaelic poet Duncan Ban MacIntyre’s house. Excellent views of surrounding mountains from the top.
1^st December	Ben Avon.			Superb walk in with good snow covering higher up. Reached summit tor at onset of darkness. Attempted to scramble the tor but too dangerous due to plastering of snow and ice combined with wind and poor visibility.
8^th December	Meall Ghaordaidh.	M1	M232	Craggy summit with good snow cover. Very windy with limited visibility due to cloud and snow.
15^th December	Meall nan Tarmachan.	M1	M233	Traversed all four tops of the Tarmachan ridge. Cold, windy and limited visibility with rime forming from condensed cloud. Cloud cleared after dark on the descent when the street lights of Killin and the silhouette of the ridge appeared.
26^th December	Loch Braigh Horrisdale, near Badachro.			Visited crash site of Liberator bomber 42-95095. Memorial to 15 dead airmen with wreckage strewn across moorland and in lochan.
29^th December	Ben Vane.	M1	M234	Good view of Inversnaid, Loch Arklet and Ben Lomond on the ascent. Thin, icy snow covering higher up giving tricky conditions underfoot. Several crags and pinnacles near the summit.

2008
12^th January	Ben Challum.	M1	M235	Beautiful winter’s day with spectacular views of surrounding mountains. Sun, blue sky, no wind and snow cover down to road level.
19^th January	Meallan nan Uan.			Repeat Corbett up Strathconon. Clear sky, snow underfoot and extremely windy. Descended from bealach past Loch Coire a’ Mhuilinn and along river. Plenty of tedious slog across moorland.
16^th February	Carn Chuinneag, Glen Calvie.	C1	C14	Corbett about 2750 feet. Lovely winter’s day although hazy later on. Very patchy snow cover. Saw deer, a pair of ptarmigan and a mountain hare.
8^th March	Lairig Ghru.			Walked to head of pass from Whitewell via Cairngorm Club footbridge. Windy with rain, sleet and, eventually, snow.
15^th March	Beinn a’ Bhuird.	M1	M236	Superb winter’s day: cold, sunny, blue sky and almost no wind. Ascended from Linn of Quoich along excellent track and path. Good snow cover along summit ridge with stunning views of nearly all main Cairngorm mountains.
22^nd March	Maoile Lunndaidh.	M1	M237	Overnight precipitation left snow at all levels. Intermittent snow showers on the ascent, otherwise sun and blue sky. Superb scenery with a vast ice-field on the summit plateau. Wintry weather commenced on the descent. Sheltered in Glenuaig hut for refreshments before walk out in darkness.
29^th March	Beinn a’ Chlaidheimh.	M1	M238	Long walk in on a nice sunny day with snow on the tops. Had to remove boots and gaiters and wade across a river to access the mountain. Superb scenery throughout the day including an awesome view of An Teallach from the summit.
12^th April	Meall Dearg.	M1	M239	Lovely sunny day with new snow on the high tops. Awesome views of the Aonach Eagach ridge and across Glen Coe to Bidean nam Bian. Watched golden eagles being dive-bombed by unidentified assailant.
19^th April	Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, Sgorr na Ciche (Pap of Glencoe).	M1 G1	M240 G2	Lovely sunny day, moderately windy with snow on the high ground. Superb views over Glencoe village, along Loch Leven to Loch Linnhe and of Bidean nam Bian. Saw a pair of eagles ascend when disturbed by other walkers. Also climbed the Pap of Glencoe and visited Glencoe Lochan.
26^th April	Clais Fhearnaig.			Low level walk from Glen Quoich, through Clais Fhearnaig to Glen Lui and Derry Lodge. Visited Mar Lodge on the return. Saw many mating toads.
3^rd May	Shelter Stone, Loch Avon.			Nice day with good visibility but very windy. Plenty of deep snow around but moist and obviously melting. Outward route via Coire Domhain, return via Coire Raibeirt.
10^th - 11^th May	Beinn Tarsuinn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Sgurr Ban.	M3	M243	Mainly dry with almost no wind. Low cloud restricted visibility on the high tops. Slept at 2,703 feet on the Coire nan Clach bealach, south of Sgurr Ban.
17^th May	An Teallach: Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill & Sgurr Fiona.	M2	M245	Ascent from Dundonnell. Very sunny day with blue skies. Intermittent wind producing cold conditions. Superb west-coast scenery.
24^th May	Mullach an Rathain, Liathach.	M1	M246	Beautiful sunny day with excellent scenery. Descended via the West ridge into Coire Mhic Nobuil and walked back through Torridon village.
31^st May – 1^st June	Carn Dearg, Geal-Charn, Aonach Beag & Beinn Eibhinn.	M4	M250	Hot sunny weekend with little wind. Still large patches of snow in the hills. Saw several frogs and many deer. Slept on the south-east ridge of Beinn Eibhinn at 2900 feet. Found some aircraft wreckage on the Bealach Dubh. Had lunch in Culra Bothy.
28^th – 29^th June	Sgor Gaibhre, Carn Dearg & Beinn na Lap.	M3	M253	Wet and windy weekend with occasional sunshine. Hazy views of distant mountains and moorland. Pitched the tent near Loch Ossian Youth Hostel.
20^th July	Spidean a’ Choire Leith, Liathach.			Low cloud and showers. Aborted ascent just short of main ridge.
26^th July	Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe, Ben Avon.	M1	M254	Hot sunny day with little wind. Ascended from Invercauld via The Sneck and returned over Carn Eas. Large patches of snow still present on Beinn a’ Bhuird.
3^rd – 4^th August	A’ Mhaighdean & Ruadh Stac Mor.	M2	M256	Superb scenery on the walk in from Poolewe. Saw red deer and a dozen wild mountain goats in the high corrie between the two tops. Spectacular views from the summit of A’ Mhaighdean where the tent was pitched. Ruadh Stac Mor ascended on day two in thick cloud.
12^th August	Ben More (Mull).	M1	M257	Cool and breezy with good visibility. Excellent views of seaward islands and the mountains of Mull.
30^th– 31^st August	Mullach na Dheiragain & Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan.	M2	M259	Superb views of surrounding ridges and corries. Cloud cover restricted more distant views. Camped just beyond summit of Mullach na Dheiragain and descended via the spectacular Falls of Glomach.
6^th September	Spidean a’ Choire Leith, Liathach.	M1	M260	Cool, sunny and breezy with light cloud on the summit. Good views of the other Torridon mountains with partial view of Loch Maree and nearby coast. Cloud prevented view along main Liathach ridge.
13^th September	Beinn Dearg.	M1	M261	Ascended from Blair Atholl and had lunch in the Sheicheachan bothy. Pleasant walk in but cold and cloudy on the summit. Campers and bothy occupants settling in on the return.
20^th – 21^st September	Ben Alder & Beinn Bheoil.	M2	M263	Breezy on the walk in with very thick cloud giving cold conditions and almost no visibility high up. Camped at 3700 feet, just south of the summit of Ben Alder. Much more pleasant on the second day with excellent views of Ben Alder, Beinn Bheoil and Loch Ericht.
4^th October	Carn a’ Chlamain.	M1	M264	Rainy start but lovely afternoon with bitterly cold wind on the high ground. Patches of snow visible on surrounding hills. Excellent views across to the Beinn a’ Ghlo group. Ascended stalker’s path from Forest Lodge in Glen Tilt and descended the main south-west ridge. Saw one ptarmigan, many mountain hares, a few grouse and a red deer hind following a group of walkers.
11^th October	Seana Bhraigh.	M1	M265	Very windy day with blue sky but occasional squally showers. Excellent view of the mountain on the approach from Corriemulzie Lodge. Spectacular scenery with a horseshoe of crags surrounding the deep Luchd Choire. One or two herds of deer evident with roaring stags.
1^st – 2^nd November	Carn an Fhidhleir & An Sgarsoch.	M2	M267	Walked in from Linn of Dee, past the ruins of Geldie Lodge opposite which were many deer with bellowing stags. Long slog in darkness through powdery snow to the top of Carn an Fhidhleir. Camped on the summit at 3260 feet using rocks to anchor the tent’s guy ropes. Beautiful sunny morning on the second day with distant views of snowy mountains in all directions.
8^th November	Loch Loch.			Twenty mile walk from Monzie via Shinagag to visit the strangely named loch. Restricted view of Beinn a’ Ghlo due to low cloud. Had lunch amongst the ruins of a small cleared township. Saw many herds of deer with bellowing stags.
15^th November	Loch Glass.			Walked around the loch, past Wyvis Lodge, in a combination of wind, rain and sun. Good view of this side of Ben Wyvis. Saw a few herds of deer, a pair of herons and an enclosure of hogs.
29^th November	Ben Wyvis.			Repeat Munro. Beautiful winter’s day with good snow cover, plenty of sun and very cold. Followed the main ridge from An Cabar to Tom a’ Choinnich and back. Good views of snowy mountains towards Torridon, An Teallach, Fannaichs and Seana Bhraigh. Cloud cover beyond summit gave Brocken Spectre with Glory. Descended in darkness after identifying the location of various towns and villages from their street lights.
6^th December	Glas Leathad Beag.			Ascended from Glen Glass, above Evanton. Cold winter’s day with plenty of sun, clear blue sky and total snow cover. Moderate wind higher up creating spindrift at ground level. Excellent views of the rugged corries on the eastern side of Ben Wyvis. NB: Ben Wyvis summit is Glas Leathad Mor.
20^th December	Cnap Coire na Spreidhe.			Big hill near Cairn Gorm. Climbed from Coire na Ciste car park via Sron a’ Cha-no ridge. Direct descent NNW along Cregan Dubh. Clear day but very windy. Excellent views to SE and SW including Loch Etchachan etc.
27^th December	Sgurr na Lapaich, Glen Affric.			Beautiful winter’s day with no wind. Patchy snow cover; snow and bogs solid due to sub-zero temperature. Good view of Sgurr na Lapaich from Glen Affric then superb views of surrounding hills from the summit.

2009
17^th January	Carn Mor.	C1	C15	Corbett in the Ladder Hills above Scalan, Glenlivet. Circular walk from Well of the Lecht with a detour to Carn Mor. Saw several mountain hares in winter coats. Visited the old Lecht Mine building. Almost no snow.
24^th January	Beinn Enaiglair.	C1	C16	Corbett north-east of Braemore Junction on the road to Ullapool. Intermittent snow showers with plenty of powdered snow underfoot. Completed a circuit of the mountain with the most interesting terrain on the climb from the north-eastern bealach.
14^th February	Beinn a’ Chaisteil.	C1	C17	Corbett up Strath Vaich towards Aultguish Inn. Reasonable day with snow at all levels. Extensive views of wild and rugged terrain and many deer encountered. Bit of a slog towards the end with a long darkness finish.
28^th February	Creag nan Gabhar.	C1	C18	Corbett south of Braemar. Reasonable day with views of the Glen Shee hills and distant cloudy Cairngorms. Saw several mountain hares on the descent to Lochcallater Lodge. Many old shielings down near the lodge. Good view down the glen to Tolmount.
7^th March	Brown Cow Hill.	C1	C19	Corbett near Corgarff Castle. Did an anti-clockwise circuit of the hill and all its lesser tops. Patchy snow, wet and windy but mostly reasonable visibility. Saw several mountain hares.
14^th March	Mona Gowan & Morven.	G1	G3	Climbed from near Gairnshiel. Route went passed Glenfenzie ruin, up Cairnagour Hill, over Mona Gowan and along high ridge to Morven. Sunny but unpleasantly windy. Saw several mating frogs and a few mountain hares.
		C1	C20
4^th April	Loch Etchachan.			Originally intended climbing Ben Macdui but blizzard conditions beyond the Hutchison Memorial Hut curtailed the excursion.
11^th April	Carn na Saobhaidhe.	C1	C21	Corbett accessed from Strathdearn near Tomatin. Returned via Carn Mhic Iamhair (MacIver). Saw three golden eagles above Strathdearn.
18^th April	Cul Mor.	C1	C22	Corbett in Coigach climbed from Knockan Crag car park. Route involved an anti-clockwise circuit of the hill taking in the outlying north-western spur. Beautiful day with frequent sighting of eagles.
25^th April	Canisp.	C1	C23	Corbett in Assynt. Cloudy day with restricted visibility higher up. Saw several newts and a pair of ptarmigan. Visited ruins of Ardvreck Castle and Calda House on Loch Assynt.
16^th May	Ben Macdui.			Ascent via Loch Etchachan from Linn of Dee. Mainly dry but reduced visibility high up due to thick cloud. Long day.
23^rd May	Glas Bheinn.	C1	C24	Corbett above Loch Assynt. Climbed from Inchnadamph and returned via north-west ridge and the Lairig Unapool. Rainy day but quite a pleasant walk. Cloudy but intermittent long-range views from higher ground.
30^th – 31^st May	Luinne Bheinn & Meall Buidhe.	M2	M269	Sweltering weekend. Walked in from Kinloch Hourn to Barrisdale. Ascended Mam Barrisdale pass and climbed Luinne Bheinn, pitching tent just below the summit. Completed the ridge between Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe on the Sunday and descended across Coire Odhair to Mam Barrisdale. Caught the boat back from Barrisdale to Kinloch Hourn.
6^th June	Bruach na Frithe.	M1	M270	Mostly clear day with fine views. Brief glimpses of the main Cuillin Ridge before cloud obscured everything. Ascended north-west ridge and descended by Fionn Choire.
20^th June	Sgurr nan Gillean.			Very pleasant day after a drizzly start. Good view of main Cuillin Ridge before it became obscured by cloud. Climb aborted high on south-east ridge due to tricky scramble.
27^th – 28^th June	Beinn Tharsuinn, Lurg Mhor & Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich.	C1	C25	Very hot and sunny weekend. Climbed the Corbett Beinn Tharsuinn to access the main hills. Camped high on Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich. Superb views from the summit early Sunday morning.
		M2	M272
4^th July	Bla Bheinn.	M1	M273	Dull and cloudy start but very warm and sunny later. Impressive rocky scenery high up with gullies, pinnacles and vast buttresses. Superb view across to main Cuillin Ridge, totally clear of cloud.
11^th July	Sgurr nan Eag.	M1	M274	Warm and clear sunny day. Superb views of Cuillin Ridge, Bla Bheinn and out to sea.
18^th July	Breabag.	C1	C26	Very rainy day with limited visibility higher up. Ascended from the glen of the Allt nan Uamh and returned via the 715m north top and Inchnadamph.
25^th July	Sgurr na Banachdich.	M1	M275	Accessed from Coir’ an Eich. Warm, clear sunny day but cloud obscured visibility to the east. Good view towards Inaccessible Pinnacle and Sgurr Alasdair. Magnetic anomaly observed on summit but compass not required.
8^th August	Carn Dearg (815m) & Carn Dearg (768m).	C2	C28	Two Corbetts up Glen Roy, near Spean Bridge, famous for the Parallel Roads. Clockwise circular walk using south-west ridges for ascent and descent. Sunshine and showers initially with more persistent rain and cloud higher up. Enjoyed some pleasant scenery nevertheless.
22^nd August	Scaraben.	G1	G4	Approached from Berriedale along the west bank of the Berriedale Water. Saw a group of 4 eagles hovering over the glen. Returned over Meall na Caorach to visit the broch on An Dun. Found remnants of aircraft wreckage on East Scaraben which may relate to the memorial on Creag na h-Iolaire. (Armstrong Whitworth Whitley P5070 lost on 1st May 1941).
On 10^th September 2009 Sgurr nan Ceannaichean ceased to be a Munro and was reclassified as a Corbett. There are now 283 Munros and 221 Corbetts. At this point in the list the Munro and Corbett count are therefore adjusted accordingly (M274 & C29).
12^th September	Carn Liath & Culardoch.	C2	C31	Two Corbetts north of Invercauld on Deeside. Beautiful sunny day. Saw mountain hares and grouse but no deer. Possible sighting of two eagles.
19^th September	Sgor Mor.	C1	C32	Corbett to the west of Linn of Dee. Ate lunch at the Chest of Dee. Excellent view of the Braeriach and Ben Macdui ranges including Coire Sputan Dearg. Beinn a’ Bhuird visible to the east.
10^th October	Carn na Drochaide.	C1	C33	Circular walk from Keiloch to Allanaquoich then over the hill and down to Gleann an t-Slugain. Reasonable weather with good views of the cloud-topped southern Cairngorms. Bellowing stags evident.
17^th October	Ben More Coigach, Sgurr an Fhidhleir.	G2	G6	Crisp, sunny day with excellent views. Visited the subsidiary top of Sgurr an Fhidhleir.
26^th October	Carn Dearg, Glen Roy.	C1	C34	Dull but dry day. Excellent views from Ben Nevis to Creag Meagaidh. Descent through Coire na Reinich very impressive. Saw many deer.
31^st October	Meall na h-Eilde & Geal Charn.	C2	C36	Pleasant scenery in Gleann Cia-aig but cloud and rain limited visibility higher up. Interesting views in all directions during intermittent cloud clearance.
7^th November	Sgurr Mhic Bharraich.	C1	C37	Clockwise walk from Shiel Bridge up Gleann Undalain, over the top and down via Coire nam Meirleach. Lovely day with stunning views of Kintail, Knoydart and distant Torridon. Snow on surrounding hills.
15^th November	Sgurr a’ Bhac Chaolais.	C1	C38	Cloudy and overcast but excellent views of surrounding hills. Swirling mist and cloud on nearby tops created some quite atmospheric scenery.
22^nd November	Conachcraig.	C1	C39	Interesting Corbett climbed from Spittal of Glenmuick with return via Carn an Daimh and Inchnabobart. Snow visible on the summit of Lochnagar on the ascent but scenery subsequently obscured by sleet and cloud.
28^th November	Ben Tee.	C1	C40	Bright, cold day with good views up and down the Great Glen. Loch Ness and Fort Augustus clearly visible. Moderate amount of snow underfoot on the latter part of the climb. Summit views obscured by cloud.
6^th December	Cul Beag.	C1	C41	Lovely sunny day with excellent views. Very rocky on the descent with a number of scattered deer.
12^th December	Loch Etchachan.			Attempting Ben Macdui but ran out of daylight. Climbed through cloud and mist to reach Loch Etchachan in clear conditions. Plenty of hard snow from the Hutchison Memorial Hut upwards. Long walk out in darkness.

2010
23^rd January	Sgurr na Feartaig.	C1	C42	Pleasant walk up the stalker’s path from the Allt a’ Chonais footbridge. Good view towards Torridon on the ascent but misty higher up with light snow.
30^th January	Beinn Loinne.	C1	C43	Ascended from near the Cluanie Inn with fresh snow underfoot. Superb views of the surrounding Kintail mountains covered in snow. Intermittent cloud on nearby hills but clear all day on Beinn Loinne.
13^th February	Glas Leathad Beag.			Ascended from Glen Glass, above Evanton. Excellent views of the rugged eastern corries of Ben Wyvis. Original intention was to continue over to Ben Wyvis but cloud descended creating near white out conditions.
20^th February	Beinn Mheadhonach.	C1	C44	Ascended from Fender Bridge. Interesting route from Gilbert’s Bridge onwards with evidence of township occupation on the hillside. Sunny day, blue sky, no wind and total snow cover higher up. Saw a few mountain hares. Excellent views of Beinn a’ Ghlo and the southern Cairngorms.
7^th March	Ben Macdui.			Ascended from Cairngorm ski area. Beautiful sunny day with total snow cover. Excellent views of Braeriach, Cairn Toul and Devil’s Point in between sporadic cloud cover.
13^th March	Ben Vrackie.	C1	C45	Clear sunny day but very windy on the summit. Started from Killiecrankie but joined the Moulin path for the ascent. Traversed north-west to Meall an Daimh and descended from there. Superb views north to Beinn a’ Ghlo group.
20^th March	Corrieyairack Hill & Gairbeinn.	C1	C46	Pleasant ascent of the snowy Corrieyairack Pass from Melgarve bothy. Cloud cleared to continual sunshine to give good views of distant snow-capped mountains. Visited the bothy at the end of the walk. Saw dozens of stags by the Spey on departure from Melgarve.
27^th March	Beinn Mholach.	C1	C47	Sunshine and showers, occasionally dull but mostly good visibility. Visited Duinish bothy on the outward route from Dalnaspidal. Impressive summit cairn.
10^th April	Meall na h-Aisre.	C1	C48	Ascended from Garva Bridge on a warm, sunny day. Panoramic views of snow-capped distant mountains including Ben Wyvis, Ben Nevis and Cairn Gorm.
17^th April	Corryhabbie Hill.	C1	C49	Clear day but windy. Ascended from near Milltown of Laggan. Good view across to Ben Rinnes, distant views of the snowy Cairngorms.
24^th April	Meall a’ Phubuill.	C1	C50	Nice sunny day. Ascended from Achnanellan along the full length of the Druim Gleann Laoigh east ridge. Descended via Coire nan Laoigh and viewed the volcanic agglomerate in the bed of the burn. Superb views of the snowy Nevis range throughout the day.
1^st May	Ben Loyal.	C1	C51	Cold, clear day with occasional sunshine. Superb walk over all five tops with a low-level return between the Malmsgaig burn and the frontal buttresses.
8^th May	Sgurr nan Eugallt.	C1	C52	Clear, sunny day. Superb views of surrounding mountains especially the Knoydart group. Skye and Ben Nevis also visible. Traversed all the tops from Sgurr Sgiath Airigh to Sgurr a’ Chlaidheimh.
22^nd May	Ladhar Bheinn.	M1	M275	Warm dry weekend but much cloud on the high tops. Intermittent cloud clearance revealed most of the scenery at some time or other. Ascended from Barrisdale via Mam Barrisdale pass, camped near the summit and descended the north-east ridge over Stob a’ Choire Odhair. Superb views into Coire Dhorrcaill on the descent.
29^th May	Beinn Bhan.	C1	C53	Walked a clockwise circuit of the impressive Coire Mhuilinn. Cloudy day with drizzle but excellent views of Beinn Bhan and the immediate vicinity. Quite cold at the summit trig.
12^th June	Dun Caan, Raasay.			Sunny day with light breeze. Walked a 10-mile anti-clockwise route from ferry terminal, along disused railway, across moorland to Dun Caan, then west to road and back through Inverarish. Excellent views from summit.
19^th June	Quiraing, Skye.			Took the hill path from Flodigarry past Loch Langaig and Loch Hasco. Visited the Quiraing then walked to Bealach Ollasgairte and climbed Meall na Suiramach and Sgurr Mor. Spotted what may have been a pair of white-tailed sea eagles from the northern cliffs. Sunny day with a strong breeze.
27^th June	Stac Pollaidh.			Hot, sunny day with a couple of brief showers. Walked an anti-clockwise circuit of the hill, taking in the eastern top en-route. Didn’t attempt main summit due to technical difficulty of the crags. Visited Meall a’ Chaorainn and saw loads of newts and big tadpoles in the nearby lochan.
3^rd July	Cranstackie & Beinn Spionnaidh.	C2	C55	Very windy day but mostly sunny. Distant scenery visible but hazy. Pleasant pair of hills but loose boulders and slabs on the summits made for tedious walking in the wind.
10^th July	Morrone.	C1	C56	Occasional light drizzle with cloud obscuring visibility higher up. Pleasant walk over Morrone and down the track to the old military road opposite Auchallater farmhouse.
1^st August	Ben Gulabin.	C1	C57	Dull, breezy day but dry throughout the walk. Occasional cloud on nearby hills but good visibility and interesting scenery.
7^th August	Carn Mor (Glen Dessary)	C1	C58	Grassy hills but quite a strenuous walk for the moderate distance. Warm sunny day with superb mountainous scenery. Excellent view along Loch Morar towards Eigg and Rum.
14^th August	Quinag: Spidean Coinich, Sail Gharbh & Sail Gorm.	C3	C61	Cool clear day. Superb scenery in all directions. Very interesting mountain – lots of up and down but seemingly not too strenuous.
21^st August	Carn Ealasaid.	C1	C62	Hill behind the Allargue Hotel. Easy walk with distant views towards the Cairngorms. Returned via Beinn a’ Chruinnich.
11^th September	Geal Charn.	C1	C63	Followed the estate track from Dorback Lodge up the Allt Mor and ascended Geal Charn Beag from the south-east. Superb view of Ben Avon and Beinn a’ Bhuird from this top. Followed the ridge to the main summit then returned via Upper Dell.
18^th September	Creag Mhor.	C1	C64	Walked from Glenmore Lodge through Ryvoan Pass, down Strath Nethy to the Saddle. Excellent view of Loch Avon and the surrounding hills down to the Feith Buidhe. Continued east to the Fords of Avon and northwards up the Lairig an Laoigh as far as the lochan. Turned east to ascend Creag Mhor then dropped north-west to the path again. Almost continuous rain, paths and tracks more like rivers, darkness finish.
25^th September	Sgurr na Ba Glaise & Rois-Bheinn.	C2	C66	Ascended from Inverailort and followed the ridge from Druim Fiaclach. Nice weather with awesome scenery both near and far. No time to include An Stac. Moonlight finish.
9^th October	Braigh nan Uamhachan.	C1	C67	Clear sunny day. Superb scenery in all directions: Glen Dessary, Moidart, Ben Nevis etc. Stags bellowing. Visited Dubh Lighe bothy.
16^th October	Ben Rinnes.	C1	C68	Pleasant walk with good views of the local scenery. Occasional cloud higher up but mostly clear. Visited other rocky tors in addition to the summit crags i.e. Lady’s Chair, Scurran of Well and Scurran of Morinsh.
30^th October	Carn Dearg Mor.	C1	C69	Walked from Achlean past Glenfeshie Lodge and up to Lochan an t-Sluic to approach from the south. Descended via the north ridge down to Carnachuin. Good visibility throughout the day.
6^th November	Meallach Mhor.	C1	C70	Approached along the private road in Glen Tromie and climbed from the Allt Bhran bridge. Good view south into the Gaick wilderness. Reasonably good visibility with snow falling near the summit. Returned north over the high ground, descending the north ridge of Croidh-La.
13^th November	A’ Chaoirnich.	C1	C71	Followed the Gaick track north from Dalnacardoch on the A9. Snowing on the higher ground with good snow cover underfoot. Cloud cover cleared to reveal surrounding hills. Walked north from the summit to look across to Gaick Lodge and Loch an t-Seilich.
20^th November	Beinn a’ Chuallaich.	C1	C72	Ascended from the south using the stalker’s path with a minor deviation due to pheasant shooting. Close view of snow-topped Schiehallion. Cold and wintry at the summit with patchy snow cover. Descended to the east and returned via the road.
11^th December	The Fara.	C1	C73	Ascended from Dalwhinnie and followed the ridge over intermediate summits to Meall Cruaidh. Descended to Ben Alder Lodge and returned via the track. Most of the hill devoid of snow. Very windy but excellent views towards Ben Alder, Creag Meagaidh and the hills in-between.
18^th December	Sgurr an Utha.	C1	C74	Rugged terrain and powdered snow made it a tough slog to the top. Descended in darkness from Fraoch-bheinn aided by favourable weather and moonlit hills.

2011
8^th January	Meall Dubh.	C1	C75	Ascended from the West over Carn Dearg and Carn Tarsuinn with rugged terrain throughout. Intermittent cloud but superb views in all directions of distant snowy mountains.
15^th January	The Sow of Atholl.	C1	C76	Wet and windy day with frequent low cloud. Watched big slabs of ice breaking up and getting washed under the bridge and downriver towards Loch Garry.
22^nd January	Creag Rainich.	C1	C77	Walked in past the cottage at Lochivraon and returned via the ENE ridge. Superb views of adjacent snow-topped Munros.
5^th February	Morven (Caithness).	G1	G7	Bright sunny day but windy. Brief cloud and light snow around the summit where a small Brocken Spectre was observed. Visited the site of an Iron Age wheel-house and a more recent oblong structure on the return.
12^th February	Fuar Tholl.			Beautiful sunny day with fresh snow on the high tops. Stunning scenery throughout. Approached Creag Mainnrichean from the west but aborted due to tricky conditions underfoot.
5^th March	Meall na Meoig, Beinn Pharlagain.	C1	C78	Pleasant sunny day. Interesting hill with views of Ben Alder and the more distant mountains surrounding Rannoch Moor.
19^th March	Coire an Lochain, Braeriach.			Long slog with snow all the way and a lengthy darkness finish. Windy but otherwise nice weather. Excellent view of the snowy frontal crags of Sgòr Gaoith.
26^th March	Sail Mhor.	C1	C79	Ascended from Ardessie via the southern outlier Ruigh Mheallain. Intermittent cloud but good views of the An Teallach range and coastal scenery. Spectacular waterfalls visited whilst descending the west bank of the Ardessie Burn.
2^nd April	Meall Tairneachan & Farragon Hill.	C2	C81	Breezy day, some light drizzle but mainly sunny. Pleasant walk in spite of industrial mine workings. Saw a pair of eagles and two relatively tame mountain hares. Good view of Schiehallion and Glen Lyon Munros.
16^th April	Beinn na Cille, Fuar Bheinn & Creach Bheinn.	G1	G8	Superb walk. Dull day but good visibility and excellent scenery. Visited the ruins on Creach Bheinn, believed to be a look-out camp from the Napoleonic wars. Found wreckage of a USAF Voodoo fighter-bomber on Maol Odhar.
		C2	C83
30^th April	Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill.	C1	C84	Warm sunny day but very windy. Interesting walk with superb views including Ben Stack, Ben Hope, Ben Loyal and the Foinaven group.
7^th May	Meall Buidhe & Sron a’ Choire Chnapanich.	C2	C86	Mainly dull day, immediate hills mostly clear but thick cloud on more distant tops. Good view along Loch an Daimh from final summit.
21^st May	Ben Hee.	C1	C87	Poor forecast but pleasant ascent until high up when wind, cloud and rain encountered. Cloud persisted on descent over Meallan Liath Mor.
28^th May	Fraoch Bheinn.	C1	C88	Wild day with high winds, rain, and brief interludes of snow, sleet and hail. Misty views of the impressive hills around the west end of Loch Arkaig.
18^th June	Meall Horn.	C1	C89	Superb walk on a lovely sunny day. Visited the lesser top of Creagan Meall Horn to view Foinaven. Descended via Creachan Thormaid where a number of dotterel were encountered.
25^th June	Beinn Odhar Bheag & Beinn Mhic Cedidh.	C2	C91	Ascended over Beinn Odhar Mhor. Rain and cloud earlier but cleared late afternoon to give pleasant conditions. Excellent walk over rugged terrain.
2^nd July	Auchnafree Hill.	C1	C92	Very scenic walk up Glen Almond from Newton Bridge in the Sma’ Glen. Varied the return by descending into Coire Chultrain. Saw eagles and mountain hares.
9^th July	Meallan a’ Chuail & Beinn Leoid, Sutherland.	G1	G9	Ascended via Meallan a’ Chuail and over the connecting bealach. Intermittent rain with summits in cloud all day. Easy but enjoyable walk.
		C1	C93
16^th July	Cam Chreag, Glen Lyon.	C1	C94	Occasional rain but very pleasant walk with excellent views of surrounding Glen Lyon mountains. Descended south towards Gallin and returned via the road.
23^rd July	Streap.	C1	C95	Calm sunny day. Climbed Beinn an Tuim and followed the ridge to Streap; continuing over Streap Comhlaidh on the descent. Excellent view along Loch Shiel early on. Superb mountainous scenery throughout the day. Rugged terrain.
30^th July	Ruadh-stac Beag & Meall a’ Ghiubhais.	C2	C97	Hot sunny day. Route included a circuit of the Beinn Eighe Woodland Trail. Spectacular scenery including a 180° panorama of the northern face of Beinn Eighe.
In July 2011 Beinn a’ Chlaidheimh was re-surveyed and found to be below the Munro height threshold. Following confirmation by the Ordnance Survey and the SMC it will be re-classified as a Corbett. There are now 282 Munros and 222 Corbetts. At this point in the list the Munro and Corbett count are therefore adjusted accordingly (M274 & C98).
13^th August	Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine & Sgurr Dubh.	C2	C100	Ascended via the Ling Hut and descended past Coulin Lodge. Wet and windy with intermittent cloud cover. Enjoyable walk over rugged terrain. Vicinity of Lochan Uaine particularly striking for its remote and mountainous feel.
4^th September	Beinn Damh.	C1	C101	Very pleasant walk with easy going to the north-western tops and rougher terrain towards the summit. Warm sunny day with all surrounding hills eventually clear of cloud. Superb mountain scenery including the Torridon and Achnashellach ranges.
18^th September	Meall nam Maigheach.	C1	C102	Ascended from Innerwick. Mostly sunny day with occasional cloud on the surrounding higher tops. Excellent close-up views of the Lawers, Tarmachan and Carn Mairg ranges. Interesting return through Gleann Da-Eig passing numerous ruinous shieling and township dwellings.
24^th September	Mam na Gualainn.	C1	C103	Sunny day, very breezy with a couple of light showers. Occasional thick cloud on the higher neighbouring summits. Good view of some of the Glen Nevis, Glencoe and Ballachulish hills. Accessed from Callert.
1^st October	Sgurr Mhurlagain.	C1	C104	Low cloud restricted visibility but interesting walk with roaring stags audible throughout. Open hill terminated in a short but surprisingly narrow summit ridge.
9^th October	An Stac approach.			Walked in from Inverailort to climb An Stac but aborted due to illness. Rain and varying cloud cover but superb scenery in Coire a’ Bhuiridh. Stags roaring.
15^th October	Garbh Bheinn, Loch Leven.	C1	C105	Rainy day with plenty of low cloud. Limited views but saw ptarmigan and heard stags.
29^th October	Beinn Dearg, Glen Lyon.	C1	C106	Suitably short walk for a very wet and windy day. Followed the ridge to Creag Ard with low cloud restricting visibility. Visited the church at Innerwick.
6^th November	Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoigh.	C1	C107	Really nice day with superb scenery. Saw several stags down at road level and a radio amateur with transceiver and aerial at the summit. Very rugged mountainous terrain around the head of Glen Kingie.
12^th November	Beinn nan Oighreag.	C1	C108	Superb walk: Highland Perthshire in Autumn sunshine. Approached from Glen Lochay with a darkness finish. Good visibility throughout the day.
3^rd December	Strathconon: circuit of stalker’s paths.			Road along Loch Beannacharain to Inverchoran, up Gleann Chorainn and into Coire Mhadaidh, descending into Coire Mhoraigein, returning via Corriefeol and Scardroy. Wind and snow. Good view of Strathfarrar Munro group.
17^th December	Carn Chuinneag, Glen Calvie.			Clear winter’s day with snow at all levels. Ascended the west top via the stalker’s path. Didn’t continue to main top due to lack of daylight.
30^th December	Glenmore Forest Park.			Circular walk including Eag a’ Chait, Rothiemurchus Lodge and Loch Morlich.

2012
7^th January	Meall na Leitreach.	C1	C109	Very cold and windy with incomplete snow cover. Good visibility with higher hills having a total covering of snow. Had a close encounter with a mountain hare in winter colours.
14^th January	Meall Lighiche.	C1	C110	Ascended from Glen Coe. Descended south-east to Bealach Easan and Gleann Leac na Muidhe. Not much snow, summit in light cloud.
21^st January	Strathconon: hill-walk to Glen Orrin.			Road along Loch Beannacharain to Inverchoran, up Gleann Chorainn and into Glen Orrin. East past lochs on River Orrin then north over Bog an Aithgeiorra. Wet and windy. Good view of Strathfarrar hills.
28^th January	Beinn a’ Chrulaiste.	C1	C111	Ascended from the Kings House Hotel via Meall Bhalach and descended to Altnafeadh. Settled weather with soft snow underfoot. Excellent mountain scenery in all directions.
11^th February	An Stac.	C1	C112	Very interesting and scenic walk in calm weather. Many wreaths of low cloud around hills and in glens. Ascended the north ridge via Seann Chruach and returned down the south ridge and into Coire a’ Bhuiridh. Superb views towards Eigg and Rum and of mountain scenery near and far.
18^th February	Beinn Iaruinn.	C1	C113	Combination of wind, snow, sunshine and cloud resulted in variable conditions. Followed the Allt a’ Bhreac Achaidh to the bealach and approached from there. Continued clockwise for the return to the road with a superb view into a snowy Coire nan Eun. Encountered Parallel Roads of Glen Roy on descent. Many deer in the glen.
3^rd March	Fuar Tholl.	C1	C114	Cold wind but sunny day with excellent visibility. Light rain commenced once off high ground; no snow underfoot. Excellent walk over rugged terrain with mountainous scenery in all directions. Ascended via Coire Mainnrichean and descended over the westerly tops.
10^th March	Sgorr na Diollaid.	C1	C115	Wind, cloud and light drizzle with occasional glimpses of distant hills and glens. Fairly direct ascent from Muchrachd with a return via the 777m top. Interesting summit with twin rocky knolls. Sheltered in howff just below summit to eat.
24^th March	Creagan na Beinne.	C1	C116	Really nice day with hazy views of the Lawers range and Loch Tay. Walked up Gleann na Chilleine to Dunan and climbed the southern slopes. Descended to the north past Beinn Bhreac.
31^st March	Arkle.	C1	C117	Sunny day with cold wind and distant haze. Ascended via Meall Aonghais. Good views of surrounding hills including Foinaven.
7^th April	An Dun.	C1	C118	Overcast day with all immediate surroundings visible. Ascended from the south and returned via the western slopes. Built a snowman on the sandy river bank.
14^th April	Stob Coire a’ Chearcaill.	C1	C119	Ascended over Braigh Bhlaich from Stronchreggan. Completed circuit with descent of south-east ridge. Clear sunny day with light snow shower on summit. Good view of snowy Ben Nevis. Saw a few lizards.
21^st April	Creach Bheinn (Loch Creran)	C1	C120	Clear sunny day. Excellent views towards Mull, Morvern, Glen Coe, Glen Etive and Ben Cruachan. Snowy mountain tops in all directions. More lizards.
5^th May	Carn a’ Chuilinn.	C1	C121	Interesting but rugged walk from Loch Tarff. Disturbed a grouse sitting on a nest with several eggs. Light snow showers in summit area. Hazy views of Great Glen but good view of Corrieyairack Pass.
19^th May	Ganu Mor, Foinaven.	C1	C122	Approached from the North along Strath Dionard. Followed the Allt Coire Duail to the lochan then climbed into Glas-Choire Granda. Ascended tedious scree to the bealach then remnants of firm snow to the summit. Descended via Ceann Garbh and its north-western slopes. Fine, settled weather with a sunny evening. Superb scenery with excellent views of neighbouring Corbetts.
26^th May	Buidhe Bheinn. ^*This Corbett is twinned with Sgurr a’ Bhac Chaolais climbed in November 2009. The hills are the same height and connected by a high ridge. They can’t therefore both be Corbetts and are thus counted as one.	C1	C122^*	Sweltering hot day with blue skies and strong sun. Fantastic mountain scenery throughout. Started from Loch Coire Shubh and climbed the steep Cadha Mor path out of Kinloch Hourn. Followed a good stalker’s path to the twin tops of Buidhe Bheinn then descended south into Coire Lair. Followed the Allt Coire Sgoireadail path back to the lochan.
2^nd June	Creag Uchdag.	C1	C123	Pleasant day with cool breeze. Approached up the Fin Glen from Ardeonaig on Loch Tay. Visited a substantial shieling site on the Eas Domhain burn. Returned via Meall nan Oighreag and Creag Liath.
9^th June	Leathad an Taobhain.	C1	C124	Cloudy day with good visibility followed by a sunny evening. Started from Achlean in Glen Feshie. Walked the stalker’s path up Slochd Beag then followed the Allt Lorgaidh and Caochan Tarsuinn water courses. Returned on the track through Slochd Mor.
16^th June	Sguman Coinntich & Faochaig.	C2	C126	Long, high-level walk in remote hill country. Excellent view back to Sguman Coinntich from the east. Descended to Carnach and returned via Glen Elchaig. Light rain showers all day but generally good visibility.
23^rd June	Beinn nan Caorach & Beinn na h-Eaglaise.	C2	C128	Ascended from Corran near Arnisdale on Loch Hourn. Plenty of rain and cloud but little wind. Interesting hills with close up view of the eastern end of Beinn Sgritheall.
30^th June	Meall nan Subh.	C1	C129	Dry start but rainy summit. Walked from Loch Lyon dam up the private road through the Lairig nan Lunn. Climbed east to the summit then descended the northern slopes. Views down Glen Lyon mostly obscured by cloud.
7^th July	Beinn Odhar, Beinn Chaorach & Cam Chreag.	C3	C132	Three of the five Tyndrum Corbetts. Very grassy hills with rocky outcrops make for interesting but easy walking. Windy day with continuous light showers. Plenty of cloud. Anti-clockwise circuit descending the north ridge of Cam Chreag and returning via Gleann Coralan and the West Highland Way.
14^th July	Beinn a’ Chaisteil & Beinn nam Fuaran.	C2	C134	Mostly nice day with clear views of all surrounding mountains including the rugged side of Beinn Dorain. Anti-clockwise circuit with descent towards Loch Lyon and return via the Auch Gleann. Located site of ancient burial ground in the glen.
28^th July	Beinn Bhan. (Applecross)	C1	C135	Walked from Drochaid Mhor northwards to Loch Gaineamhach then ascended the crags and grass terraces right of Sron Coire an Fhamhair. Frequent cloud and drizzle but superb views of the eastern corries. Descended to the south-east with spectacular view back towards A’Chioch and the main ridge. Two dangerous holes observed near Beinn Bhan summit.
4^th August	Fraochaidh.	C1	C136	Hot sunny day. Long, high-level walk with mountain scenery in all directions. Good view down Loch Linnhe towards Mull.
11^th August	Sgurr Dhomhnuill.	C1	C137	Hot sunny day. Approached from Strontian via Sgurr na h-Ighinn. Descended a grassy ramp across the face of the hill towards Glas Bhealach then followed the burn. Rugged mountainous scenery.
8^th September	Beinn Resipol.	C1	C138	Ascended from Ariundle in increasing cloud and drizzle. No views at the top but craggy summit ridge provided interest. Good view of Sgurr Dhomhnuill and Garbh Bheinn on the return.
15^th September	Carn na Nathrach.	C1	C139	Forestation prevented direct access so walked up Glen Hurich to Tom na h-Eilde and climbed south from there. Cold, wet and windy but cloud frequently cleared to reveal surrounding hills and glens.
22^nd September	Beinn Udlaidh & Beinn Bhreac-liath.	C2	C141	Cold, sunny day with good visibility. Excellent views of surrounding mountains, particularly the Ben Lui and Beinn Dorain groups. Most striking aspect of these two Corbetts was Coire Daimh and Coire Ghamhnain. Met a pair of gold prospectors.
29^th September	Beinn nan Imirean.	C1	C142	Cold, windy walk with clear summit and bright sunshine later. Simple hill but good views of the many surrounding mountains. Saw a few shielings by the burn.
6^th October	Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh.	C1	C143	Beautiful sunny day. Examined shielings at Airigh Chailleach before ascending un-named south-west top at 736m. Proceeded to summit with superb mountainous views. Descended the eastern slopes of Coire Chailleach.
13^th October	Sgurr a’ Chaorachain.	C1	C144	Damp day with plenty of cloud. Ascended along the Russel Burn into Coire a’ Chaorachain. Returned past the transmission mast to Bealach na Ba and the road.
27^th October	Eas a’ Chual Aluinn.			Britain’s highest waterfall at 658ft in Assynt, Sutherland. Pleasant stalker’s path through rugged terrain with many lochans. Cold day with dusting of snow on the hills. Epic day with three dangerous river crossings and over 6 hours of darkness walking.
3^rd November	Meall an Fhudair.	C1	C145	Ascended over Troisgeach and Meall nan Caora. Descended into the Lairig Arnan and returned via the track. Good covering of snow on the tops. Mixture of weather with sun, rain, snow and hail in short bursts. Cloudy higher up but good views of surrounding mountains on the way. Friendly cat with no road sense at the farm.
24^th November	Leitir Fura.			Leisurely walk from Kinloch to the ruined township of Leitir Fura in Sleat, Skye. Nice day with superb views across the Sound of Sleat to the snowy mountains of Knoydart.
1^st December	Kingussie.			Sunny day with dusting of snow at all levels. Climbed Creag Bheag and descended to Auchtuchle township. Returned past Loch Gynack and the Glen Gynack township.
8^th December	Coire Ardair.			Walked in from Aberarder Farm to view the lochan and crags. Misty in the coire with thawing snow underfoot. Very windy.
15^th December	Ben Wyvis.			Repeat Munro. Ascended An Cabar in snowy conditions. Partial white-out along the main ridge. Continued north to the bealach and descended Coire Tom a’ Choinnich to the forest track.
22^nd December	Loch Affric.			Walked the anti-clockwise circuit of Loch Affric on a very wet day. Misty views of snowy mountains.
29^th December	Strath Brora.			Walked the circuit of Loch Brora from the footbridges at either end i.e. Doll to Kilbraur. Visited site of Pictish fort, Broch and township ruins on outward route. Moonlight finish.

2013
5^th January	Ben Horn & Meall Horn.			Parked at Loch Farlary in Dunrobin Glen and climbed Ben Horn via Bridge of Horn and Loch Horn. Continued north to Meall Horn and returned via wide south-western ridge of Meall Meadhoin, Meall Dubh and Meall Odhar. Fine weather. Close proximity to Kilbraur wind farm.
12^th January	Glen Banchor to Loch Dubh.			Interesting and scenic walk in fine weather. Visited a few township and shieling ruins on the way. Fine example of a corn drying kiln at road-end township.
19^th January	Carrbridge.			Fine day with powdered snow underfoot. Started at the old bridge and walked the road to Sluggan Bridge. Continued to Dalnahaitnach and walked south up An Sluggan Dubh and then west to Garbh-mheall Mor. Good views out into surrounding wilderness. Returned via Garbh-mheall Beag.
27^th January	Amulree & Loch Freuchie.			Wintry day with wind, rain, sleet, snow and deep snow underfoot. Folllowed the Rob Roy Way west out of Amulree along past the loch. Township ruins observed at various points. Returned via the road.
9^th February	Sgurr an Airgid.	C1	C146	Took the stalker’s path opposite the cemetery, joining the Lienassie path near a few sturdy shieling ruins. From the bealach, ascended right of the crags to meet the final summit ridge. Dry day with thawing snow underfoot. Mountainous surroundings frequently obscured by cloud.
16^th February	Beinn Chuirn.	C1	C147	Ascended from Dal Righ, up the Cononish glen. Climbed the southern outlier and approached from the 731m bealach. Cloudy all day so little visibility. Departed summit due south for the descent. Patchy snow.
2^nd March	Cruach Innse & Sgurr Innse.	C2	C149	Mostly clear visibility throughout walk but cloud evident on surrounding hills. Superb views of Stob Choire Claurigh and Stob Ban. Snow much depleted but crampons used on ascent of Cruach Innse.
16^th March	Beinn Maol Chaluim.	C1	C150	Fine weather on the ascent with surrounding tops clear of cloud and covered in snow. Increasing wind and snow eventually reduced visibility and extended snow cover down to road level. Impressive mountain scenery, increasingly wintry, with deep snow along the main summit ridge. Many deer lower down.
30^th March	Ben Stack.	G1	G10	Excellent little mountain topped with snow. Beautiful day with blue sky, sunshine and moderate wind. Superb scenery.
6^th April	Beinn na h-Uamha.	C1	C151	Nice day, mainly sunny with light wind. Arduous ascent which belied the modest height of the mountain. Continued west to Sgurr a’ Chaorainn for descent into Coire na Laire. Superb views of Garbh Bheinn. Saw frogs, toads, lizards and an adder.
13^th April	Beinn Trilleachan.	C1	C152	Nice sunny day with strong wind. All surrounding tops clear of cloud, some with significant snow covering. Ascended the main ridge over Meall nan Gobhar. Descended west from summit then north and north-east through Coire Cruinn, Coire Leacach and Coire Criche. Excellent mountain scenery.
20^th April	Stob a’ Choin.	C1	C153	Superb hill. Ascended and descended over Creag nan Saighead and Meall Reamhar. Also visited north top. Excellent views of neighbouring Munros and beyond, including Loch Katrine. Nice clear day with very strong wind on the tops.
27^th April	Creag Mac Ranaich & Meall an t-Seallaidh.	C2	C155	Fine clear day with cold wind. Walked up Glen Kendrum and climbed the coire headwall to ascend Creag Mac Ranaich from the north. Approached Meall an t-Seallaidh up southern slopes of Cam Chreag after navigational error.
11^th May	Meall na Fearna.	C1	C156	Walked up Glen Vorlich to the narrow defile of Bealach Gliogarsnaich. Followed fence line to high ground. Enjoyable walk with reasonable weather and good visibility.
20^th May	Handa Island.			Great place. Misty at first but cleared later. No puffins.
25^th May	Beinn na Caillich, Beinn Dearg Mhor & Beinn Dearg Bheag.	G2	G12	Interesting trio of hills above Broadford, Skye. Superb views of Blaven and its neighbours. Sunny day with strong, cold wind.
1^st June	Beinn Stacath.	C1	C157	Pleasant walk over grassy terrain. Mainly sunny with brief shower. Good views of surrounding Munros and Corbetts. Visited Rob Roy’s grave in Balquhidder.
8^th June	Ben Donich & The Brack.	C2	C159	Walked from the foot of Glen Croe to the Bealach Dubh-lic and climbed both hills from there. Descended south-west ridge of The Brack to return via Coilessan Glen. Very hot and sunny day.
15^th June	Benvane & Ben Ledi.	C2	C161	Clockwise walk from Brig o’ Turk up Glen Finglas. Wind, rain and low cloud persisted until the ascent of Ben Ledi when it all cleared for a spectacular, sunny finish. Great day out. Apparent stone tool found on Ben Ledi fence line at approximate location 560-099.
29^th June	Beinn a’ Choin.	C1	C162	Ascended north-east from the Loch Arklet dam to climb outlier Stob an Fhainne. Low cloud obscured views so returned via the same route. Visited Inversnaid and Stronachlachar after the walk.
6^th July	Beinn an Lochain.	C1	C163	Superb hill walk on former Munro. Descended via the ascent route. Sunny start, clear summit and light, misty rain on the descent. Visited Inveraray prior to the walk and 18^th century military bridge (Butterbridge) afterwards.
16^th July	Beinn Bheula.	C1	C164	Craggy mountain with impressive buttresses on the southern face. Clear ascent but fine cloud obscured summit views. Decsended via Lochan nan Cnaimh after viewing aircraft wreckage below Creag Sgoilte.
27^th July	Beinn Each.	C1	C165	Ascended from Loch Lubnaig on a hot, sunny day. Excellent stalker’s path from the ruins of Bhothan Eas an Eoin to the summit. Descended south to Bealach Coire nan Saighead and up Meall na Caora before turning west. Superb summit views including Stuc a’ Chroin and the intervening coire.
3^rd August	Beinn Luibhean.	C1	C166	Very windy but otherwise pleasant with clear visibility throughout the walk. Excellent views of neighbouring hills and the Rest and Be Thankful pass.
10^th August	Stob Coire Creagach.	C1	C167	Dull, cloudy day with light showers. Surrounding hills frequently visible in between passing cloud. Ascended below crags to top out east of Creag Bhrosgan. Ascended this top and proceeded to Binnein an Fhidhleir. Returned east to the Corbett, then along the north-east ridge past the 748m top. Descended a grassy gully into Coire Creagach and Glen Kinglas.
17^th August	Ben Venue.	G1	G13	Superb day in spite of poor forecast. Windy with occasional rain and cloud but good views throughout the walk. Walked from Ben Venue car park up Gleann Riabhach. Lower glen devastated by forestry work but upper glen very scenic. Good path all the way to the summit. Descended grassy slopes from the 727m trig point to regain path.
24^th August	Beinn a’ Bhuiridh.	C1	C168	Followed the Allt Coire Ghlais to the Larig Torran pass and ascended from the north. Returned via the east ridge and the Monadh Driseag trig. This hill occupies a superb setting with excellent views of the Cruachan range and along Loch Awe.
7^th September	Sgurr na Coinnich & Beinn na Caillich, Skye.	G2	G15	Grim start with wind, rain and low cloud. Conditions started to improve on ascent of second hill with fleeting glimpses of distant scenery. Glorious finish with sun, warmth and blue sky. Got to see most of the scenery eventually.
14^th September	The Storr & Hartaval, Trotternish Ridge, Skye.	G2	G17	Ascended into Coire Faoin and explored the various rock pinnacles, including the Old Man of Storr. Proceeded north and climbed the north-east ridge of the Storr. Continued north-west to Hartaval then south-east to Bealach Beag. Descended via easy path through cleft in crags on north bank of a burn. Visited township ruins on return to road. Sunny day, brisk wind.
21^st September	Glas Bheinn, Kinlochleven.	C1	C169	Poor forecast but reasonable day, overcast with cloud on the highest tops. Followed the path from Kinlochleven to Meall na Cruaidhe then ascended the south-western slopes. Descended due west to cross the Loch Eilde Mor causeway and pick up the track back.
5^th October	Ben Aslak.	G1	G18	Parked at Kylerhea and climbed the long east ridge, passed the east top and the summit lochan. Descended north passed another lochan then round to Bealach Udal and the road back. Pleasant day but cold and breezy high up with cloud obscuring visibility. Also visited wildlife viewing hide along the track from the car park.
12^th October	Meall Mor & Sgorr a’ Choise, Glencoe.	G2	G20	Sunny day with clear, blue sky. Superb visibility and impressive scenery. Approached along Gleann Leac na Muidhe and climbed the south ridge of Meall Mor. Descended SSW to climb Meall a’ Bhuige and Sgorr a’ Choise. Direct return on outward route.
19^th October	Suisnish & Boreraig, Skye.			Townships cleared in 1853. Walked the road to the ruined church of Cill Chriosd then took the Suisnish path through Kilchrist. Visited Dun Kearstach, an apparent iron-age fortification, and a hut circle west of the dun. Walked the coastal path from Suisnish to Boreraig then followed the excellent path north to Strath Suardal.
26^th October	Ben Vuirich.	C1	C170	Walked the Monzie track past Shinagag and up the southern slopes of Meall Breac. Direct ascent of the hill from end of track. Descended towards Stac nam Bodach to join the track back to Shinagag. Rutting stags observed on the northern slopes of the Stac. Good views of the neighbouring Munros in between occasional cloud cover.
3^rd November	Meall a’ Mhuic, Glen Lyon.	G1	G21	Superb little walk on a clear sunny day with cold wind. Excellent views of the Lawers range covered in snow. Walked up the Lairig Ghallabhaich to the shielings on the watershed then followed the old fence-line to the summit. Descended west to the Lairig a’ Mhuic and the track back to Innerwick. Substantial stone structures evident well above the Allt a’ Mhuic coincided with old shielings marked on the map.
9^th November	Glas Bheinn, Loch Arkaig.	G1	G22	Mostly clear day. Cold with occasional cloud cover and snow down to low levels. Good view along Loch Arkaig from the summit. Followed the forestry track up Gleann Cia-aig to the footbridge then ascended the hill from the north. Descended south-west to the Allt Dubh for the path to Achnasaul.
23^rd November	Creag Bhalg.	G1	G23	Sunny day, light wind, blue sky and snow underfoot. Circular walk from Linn of Dee on road, tracks and heather. Superb views from summit. Continued to north end of Clais Fhearnaig and returned via Glen Lui.
30^th November	Meall nan Caorach & Meall Reamhar.	G2	G25	Walked the road and track from Amulree past Girron farmstead. Climbed Creag Ghorm then on to the main tops, returning north to the track. Clear day, no snow.
14^th December	Beinn Dhorain, Glen Loth.	G1	G26	Parked near the bridge over the Sletdale Burn and followed a track west. Ascended north-west to Creag a’ Bhodaich then north-east to Beinn Dhorain. Continued north to Ben Uarie accompanied by increasingly fierce wind. Descended to the north-west then traversed around Ben Uarie to reach the road. Dull day, good visibility, no rain. Great little walk.
21^st December	Meall Doire Faid.	G1	G27	Interesting short walk for the year’s shortest day. Wet and windy with hail on the high ground. Good views of surrounding snowy Munros. Clockwise walk from Braemore Junction past Home Loch and up to Bealach nam Buthan. Climbed the main top, continued to Meall nan Doireachan and descended its south-east ridge to road.
28^th December	Meall na Faochaig, Strathconon.	G1	G28	Wet and windy day. Anticlockwise walk from the parking area on Loch Beannacharain. Walked east along the road to pick up the track which starts south of the summit. Visited both summit cairns then followed the fence-line to Lochan na Croraig, descending south-west to car. Superb view of the crags on Creag Ghlas, hazier views of Meallan nan Uan.

2014
11^th January	Carn na Coinnich, Strathconon.	G1	G29	Cold, sunny day with snow underfoot. Ascended south from Bridgend and returned past Loch Gruamach to Balnacraig and the main Dalbreac track. Superb walk with excellent views of neighbouring snowy mountains.
25^th January	Meall Dubh, Inverlael.	G1	G30	Walked a short way up Gleann na Sguaib before heading north-east through the forest. Picked up the track which converges on Allt Badan Seasgach and continued north to the summit lochan and cairn. Descended south-west to return on same route. Met three deer-stalkers. Intermittent views of big surrounding hills. Sun, cloud, snow and hail on brisk wind.
8^th February	Beinn Mheadhoin, Strathconon.	G1	G31	Walked up Gleann Chorainn to the head of the glen and then turned north-east to follow the ridge to Beinn Mheadhoin. Interesting assortment of crags around Lochan Sgeireach. Descended north then east to pick up a track back to the road. Windy day with occasional snow. Snow underfoot higher up, patchy areas deep and solid. Surrounding hills mostly obscured by cloud.
15^th February	Beinn Ghobhlach.	G1	G32	Walked the coastal path west from Badrallach then followed a stream bed north-east to the lochans below the hill. Traversed round to the south-west ridge and climbed direct to the summit. Followed the main ridge anti-clockwise to the north-west top where visibility improved. Descended into Coire Dearg then south-west to the coastal path. Wet and windy but a superb walk.
8^th March	Carn Breac & Beinn na Feusaige.	G2	G34	Followed the stalker’s path west into Coire Crubaidh as far as house ruins where a path branched northwards. Climbed Carn Breac into increasingly fierce wind which eventually became very unpleasant and continued throughout the day. Returned to climb Meallan Mhic Iamhair and then Beinn na Feusaige via aircraft impact site at 0873354205. Superb mountain views from Carn Breac but far too windy to attempt photography. Aircraft: B-26C Martin Marauder 41-34707, crashed 3^rd June 1943, all 5 crew killed.
15^th March	Meall a’ Chaorainn, Achnasheen.	G1	G35	Nice short walk for a wet and windy day whilst recovering from flu. Followed the stalker’s path up the Allt Duchairidh then turned to climb the wide north-west ridge. Limited visibility once on the ridge. Returned on the outward route. Short length of stone revetment on the path and 2 or 3 small, stone recesses with no obvious function.
22^nd March	Beinn na Gainimh, Amulree.	G1	G36	Walked the road from Amulree to Croftmill then followed the track into Glen Lochan, past the lochans, to the top of the pass. Climbed the hill from here. Followed the high ground north and east to descend north from Meall Mor and re-join the outward route. Nice day with snow underfoot and occasional cloud on neighbouring hills.
29^th March	Geallaig, Ballater.	G1	G37	Pleasant walk on tracks and road. Started at Braenaloin cottage, climbed Geallaig then followed track east over Creag na Creiche and Carn Dearg. Descended from 590m cairn to Glen Gairn road near Torbeg. Misty high up with hazy views down to Deeside. Sunny later.
5^th April	Cnap Chaochan Aitinn, Glen Avon.	G1	G38	Parked south of Tomintoul and walked the private road up the glen. Visited the ruined township of Bailechnoic with two apparent corn-drying kilns. Excellent walk with awesome views south from the summit. Ben Avon and Beinn a’ Bhuird partially covered in cloud but still impressive with considerable snow cover. Returned via outward route with deviation to Queen’s View.
12^th April	Carn an Tionail, Sutherland.	G1	G39	Walked the track from West Merkland till it crossed the burn coming down from Ben Hee’s western coire. From here noticed a footbridge across the Allt na Ghlaise, accessed from a left turn off the track ahead. Climbed A’ Ghlaise in increasingly strong wind and continued to Carn an Tionail. Fine hill with good views of the neighbouring Corbetts. Descended to Bealach nan Rath and the coire seeking shelter from the wind which became even more fierce. Forded the Allt na Ghlaise to regain the track back.
26^th April	Ladylea Hill, Glen Buchat, Strathdon.	G1	G40	Climbed the Hill of Cummerton from near Eastertown then followed the high ground over Mid Hill and Clashenteple Hill. Thick mist obliterated visibility most of the way with sunshine emerging towards the final top. Much evidence of tree planting over entire route. Descended the Allt na Greine track to Netherton then walked the road back in fine sunshine. Several old lime kilns in the glen.
3^rd May	Carn an Tionail & Beinn Direach.	G2	G41	Second ascent of Carn an Tionail. Approached A’ Ghlaise on a traverse along its western slopes to view Creag na h-Uidhe and the vast coire opposite. Dull day but good visibility with slight haze on distant views. Superb walk with fine mountain scenery. Clockwise circuit which included Meall a’ Chleirich. Found the old milestone west of Loch an Tuim Bhuidhe.
10^th May	Cook’s Cairn, Glenlivet.	G1	G42	Followed the track along the River Livet from Allanreid to Suie then forked right for the long, gradual climb of the hill. Various ruins in the glen. Poor forecast but only a little drizzle. Visited Scalan after the walk.
17^th May	Mount Battock.	C1	C171	Parked north of Bridge of Dye and walked the track up Glen Dye, visiting Charr bothy. Good weather on the walk in but no visibility on the high ground. Returned via outward route. Originally intended returning via Clachnaben but cancelled this due to wind, rain, cloud and hideous, bulldozed track.
24^th May	Meall an Fheur Loch & Meallan a’ Chuail.	G2	G43	Meallan a’ Chuail climbed previously with Corbett Beinn Leoid. Clockwise circuit of the two hills. Fine crag and lochan scenery on the descent of Meall an Fheur Loch. North ridge of Meallan a’ Chuail used for ascent and descent to give ease of return to outward stalker’s path. Compact but interesting walk. Dull day but dry with varying cloud cover on higher hills.
31^st May	Beinn Eich, Cruach an t-Sidhein & Doune Hill, Glen Luss.	G3	G46	Hot sunny day. Fine views to neighbouring hills, distant mountains and Loch Lomond. Clockwise circuit from near Edentaggart. Descended Doune Hill down south-east slopes past Stuc Ban crags.
7^th June	Beinn an Eoin, Torridon.	C1	C172	Superb walk on a hot, sunny day. Fine views of neighbouring hills with all tops clear of cloud. Approached from the north along a very scenic track from Am Feur-loch, returning the same way.
14^th June	Beinn Dearg, Torridon.	C1	C173	Walked from the Ling Hut car park, passing between Liathach and Beinn Eighe on the Coire Dubh Mor path. Turned north at Loch Grobaig to gain access to Beinn Dearg’s northern coires. Climbed the north-west ridge from An Coire Mor and followed the ridge to the summit cairn. Returned on the outward route. Most of the walk was spent in low cloud which obscured all but the immediate surroundings. The cloud lifted on departing An Coire Mor which revealed the vast terrain around Baosbheinn, Beinn an Eoin and Beinn a’ Chearcaill. Awesome view of Liathach’s northern flanks on return. Lots of frogs.
21^st June	Beinn Chaorach & Beinn a’ Mhanaich, Glen Luss.	G2	G48	Followed the Gleann na Caorainn track to the foot of Sron na Speireig and ascended from there. Inspected old shielings by the “Sheiling Burn”. Descended to the bealach north-west of Beinn Chaorach and climbed to Bealach an t-Saic to access Beinn a’ Mhanaich. Descended the eastern slopes to return on the outward route. Clear day with warm sun on ascents and cool breeze on the tops. Fine views of the Luss hills.
28^th June	Beinn Bheag, Beinn Mhor & Clach Bheinn, Loch Eck, Cowal.	G2	G50	Parked at Benmore Botanic Gardens and followed the track up the western side of Loch Eck as far as Bernice. Ascended west to Bealach Bernice and climbed Meall Breac and Beinn Bheag. Returned to bealach to climb Beinn Mhor, proceeding south and east to finish on Clach Bheinn. Easy descent of south-east ridge followed by gruesome descent of final slope through midge-infested bracken and encroaching darkness. Returned to car at 00:30am. Clear day with periods of hot sun, cold breeze and light drizzle.
5^th July	Ben Tirran (The Goet), Glen Clova.	C1	C174	Parked at Milton of Clova, walking a short stretch of road to reach the stalker’s path to Loch Wharrel. Ascended Ben Tirren (cairn) and The Goet (trig) then followed the high ground west to Green Hill. Followed the corrie rim of Loch Brandy to descend The Snub and return to the village. Generally good weather with good visibility, just a short period of rain. Saw some big frogs and toads.
12^th July	Monamenach & Mealna Letter (Duchray Hill), Glen Isla.	C1	C175	Climbed Monamenach from Auchavan then followed the high ground south to Mealna Letter. Descended to the previous bealach to return via Glen Beanie and the road. Very wet day with low cloud obscuring scenery. Loch Beanie and beyond visible plus Mealna Letter crags from Glen Beanie track.
		G1	G51
19^th July	Baosbheinn (Sgorr Dubh).	C1	C176	Warm sunny start with drizzle later and occasional mist and cloud. Good views but haze rendered distant hills as silhouettes. Walked the track from the north to the outflow of Loch na h-Oidhche then turned west into An Reidh-choire. Climbed north-east ridge to the summit, topping out on a pleasant little path. Returned on outward route. Many frogs.
3^rd August	Tullich Hill, Ben Reoch & Beinn Bhreac.	G2	G53	Clockwise circuit from Invergroin in Glen Douglas near Luss. Mixed weather with occasional rain and brief cloud (on Tullich Hill) but good views of neighbouring hills and Loch Lomond. Arrochar hills hazy with varying cloud cover. Ben Lomond permanently obscured.
16^th August	Mount Blair, Glen Shee.	G1	G54	Very windy, occasional light drizzle with warm sunny periods. Hazy views from the top but clear skies later. Approached from the north-west and descended the south ridge towards Drumore Loch. Walked the minor Glen Shee road back to the car. Saw a few llamas in a roadside field.
23^rd August	Tom Meadhoin, Gleann Righ.	G1	G55	Walked up Gleann Righ from Inchree via the waterfall path. Tedious ascent through forestry devastation behind Sallachail cottage to gain the west ridge. Descended north around forest towards Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra to pick up track back down the glen. One heavy shower but otherwise quite sunny with cold breeze. Excellent scenery in all directions.
13^th September	Druim na Sgriodain.	G1	G56	Warm, sunny day with haze obscuring distant visibility. Parked near Torr Dearg and climbed the easiest slopes leading to the fence line. Followed the high ground over Monadh Leathann and Beinn na Cille to Sgurr na h-Eanchainne, the prominent peak behind the Corran Ferry. Walked 2km west to the main 734m summit and descended south-east along the An t-Socach ridge. Road back from Keil to the car. Fine circular walk with craggy terrain and numerous corries. A wild and remote setting despite proximity to civilisation. Saw a herd of about 50 red deer just below Beinn na Cille.
20^th September	Creag Gharbh, Loch Tay.	G1	G57	Walked the Rob Roy Way from Ardeonaig to the radio mast then traversed across to Creag Gharbh. Inspected several old shielings on Tom na Moine on the outward route. Returned due east to the path, visiting a few more shielings on Allt an Tuim Bhric where a few highland cattle were grazing. Warm, sunny day with cold breeze at the trig. Superb views of Ben Lawers and the Tarmachan Ridge.
27^th September	Mid Hill (Beinn Dubh), Luss.	G1	G58	Fine, circular walk around Glen Striddle. Walked the Glen Luss road towards Luss then climbed the south-east ridge of Beinn Dubh. Continued anti-clockwise to the main summit then descended the south-east ridge of Mid Hill. Good view of the Lomond islands. Overcast day with sunny intervals.
4^th October	Beinn na Gucaig, Lundavra.	G1	G59	Parked near the outflow of Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra and gained the high ground over Glas Charn and Sron Gharbh. Walked south-west to the summit trig then retraced the outward route via the northern top of Meall nan Cleireach. Dry, sunny day with cold wind high up. Ben Nevis in cloud all day but all lower hills clear of cloud and even a few Munros cleared for a while.
11^th October	Meall Odhar, Tyndrum.	G1	G60	Interesting little hill in a fine setting as part of the extended Ben Lui group. Used the zig-zag miner’s track to ascend from Tyndrum. Followed the ridge from Sron nan Colan to the outcrop at Drochaid an Droma then proceeded directly to the summit. Returned on the outward route. Fine day with intermittent cloud on all the main summits. Saw a single carriage steam train depart Tyndrum Upper Station for Rannoch Moor and beyond.
8^th November	Carn a’ Ghille Chearr, Hills of Cromdale.	G1	G61	Sunny day with cold breeze on the tops. Parked in Strath Avon and ascended from Balnalon over Reidh Lean and Carn Eachie. Visited trig and cairn/shelter to east. Direct descent from Carn Eachie to Balnalon track. Saw several mountain hares in winter coats and a pair of golden eagles.
15^th November	Ciste Buide a’ Claidheimh, (Shee of Ardtalnaig), Loch Tay.	G1	G62	Parked opposite Achomer and followed the track through Claggan farm to the north top of the Shee. Had lunch in a large cleft in the hillside (Bual a’ Claidheimh), sheltered from the cold wind. Descended south-east from the main top to visit shielings then walked the Gleann a’ Chilleine track to Claggan. Sunny day with cold wind. Passing mist around the south top created Brocken Spectre with glory.
23^rd November	Creagan a’ Chaise, Hills of Cromdale.	G1	G63	Anti-clockwise circuit of the Milton Burn on a cold, sunny day. Ascended An Sgoran from Milton Steading, joining the main ridge at the Coronation Cairn^1. Walked south-west to the trig and Jubilee Cairn^2 on the main summit, returning to Milton over Carlag and past the bothy. Saw a few mountain hares. Note1: Coronation Cairn commemorates the crowning of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra in 1902. It was erected by the people of Cromdale on site of Coronation bonfire which was lit by Miss McGregor of Balmenach, 9th August 1902. Note 2: Cairn commemorates Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, built in 1887.
29^th November	Meall Dearg, Glen Cochill, Aberfeldy.	G1	G64	Thick mist all day from road to summit. Joined the old military road at White Cairn and walked to the township ruins astride the track at grid ref: 897426. Compass bearing to Loch Fender but couldn’t see any of it except immediate shore. Climbed Meall Dearg’s western slopes from loch. Direct descent to track past a pair of well-preserved shielings at grid ref: 899416.
6^th December	Meall nan Eagan, Dalwhinnie.	G1	G65	Cold, windy day with plenty of drizzle but good visibility. Ascended the pylon track to the bealach north of Carn na Ceardaich and made a direct ascent from there. Descended south-east to return along the rather pleasant Allt an t-Sluic track. Good view across to the declivities of Dirc Mhor and Dirc Bheag on the The Fara.
13^th December	Carn Gorm, Cannich.	G1	G66	Climbed from Cannich as the intended route from Craskie was inaccessible due to icy road. Parked near Invercannich and followed the track north along the Allt Coilltie. Continued northwards after the track faded out picking the least tedious route through snow-covered tussocks. Viewed iced-up Loch Coir’ an Uillt Ghuibhais from near summit. Direct descent southwards to locate the outward track for the return. Mostly sunny day with good visibility and snow down to road level.
20^th December	Beinn a’ Mheadhoin, Glen Affric.	G1	G67	Short walk for almost the shortest day. Parked at the mouth of Gleann nam Fiadh and accessed the hill from the track. Followed the east ridge to the 552m point then descended north to cross the Allt na h-Imrich. Footpath east to the road for the return. Good weather with hazy distant views but excellent mountain scenery up Gleann nam Fiadh and south of Loch Affric. Mostly wet snow underfoot with significant snow covering evident on the Munros.

2015
17^th January	Carn Daimh, Glen Livet.			Parked in Clash Wood, Tomnavoulin on a cold, sunny day with snow underfoot. Followed the way-marked signs past Westertown to join the Speyside Way on Cairn Ellick. Proceeded north-west to summit view-point indicator, returning on direct footpath to Westertown. Sunny, snowy hills visible in all directions.
24^th January	Ben Vrackie, Pitlochry.			Repeat Corbett on a superb winter’s day. Cold wind but blue sky and sunshine with compacted snow on the route. Walked the popular tourist path from Moulin. Crampons required for the final leg to the summit. Good view of the snowy Beinn a’ Ghlo range.
31^st January	Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Aviemore.			Fresh snow at all levels, hence the choice of this hill as an easy access option. Second ascent of this Corbett, 10 years after the first. Parked near the snow-gates in Glen More and followed the Allt Ban track past Glenmore Lodge to Lochan Uaine and the Ryvoan bothy. Numerous people sheltering within. Direct ascent of the hill from here, returning to an empty Ryvoan bothy. Very pleasant snowy walk between the car and the bothy. Increasingly fierce conditions higher up with north wind and spindrift. Severe wind chill.
11^th April	Loch Muick, Ballater.			Completed a circuit of Loch Muick with a detour up the higher ground to Dubh Loch. Spectacular setting. Sunny day with brisk wind, very cold and windy at the upper loch. Brief shower of hail/snow/sleet descending the high gound. Sunny finish along Loch Muick.
18^th April	Beinn a’ Mhuinidh, Kinlochewe.	G1	G68	Very sunny day with all tops clear of cloud. Walked the path from Incheril towards Loch Maree and climbed to the Allt na Still waterfall. Climbed a grassy gully to get through the crags, proceeding north and east to summit. Superb views of mountains in all directions. Descended south to the head of the Allt Chnaimhean ravine and followed an animal trod to safe ground and the outward track. Saw a few feral goats and some lizards.
25^th April	Binnein Shios, Glen Spean.	G1	G69	Poor forecast but lovely day with cold wind. Walked a clockwise circuit from the river crossing near Moy. Followed the track along Loch Laggan to reach the wide bealach south-west of the hill. Walked the ridge then returned towards the bealach, dropping south-east to reach the causeway across Lochan na h-Earba. Direct return on track along lochan. Fine views of snowy Munros in all directions.
2^nd May	Blath Bhalg, Pitlochry.	G1	G70	Parked at the radio transmitter and walked east to the main ridge at Dalnacarn Craig. Followed the ridge over two minor tops to the summit. Descended northwards to an old wooden shooting bothy and followed the track to Dalnacarn. Short walk up the Glen Brerachan road to the car. Overcast day with cold wind and two very brief light hail showers. Considerable snow visible on distant Munro tops.
16^th May	Carn Mhic an Toisich & Meall a Chrathaich.	G2	G72	Clockwise circuit from Bhlaraidh near Invermoriston. Cold wind, mostly clear with a couple of snow showers. Hazy views of distant snowy hills. Three anemometer masts indicate wind farm may soon destroy this wild landscape. Other wind farms visible throughout the day.
23^rd May	Badandun Hill, Glen Isla.	G1	G73	Lovely sunny day becoming slightly overcast late afternoon. Walked a circular route from Little Forter heading north on the track to Fergus. Visited Dail na Sneachd ruined township and liberated a lamb stuck down a cattle grid. Followed tracks to Craig Lair, Badandun Hill and Cuingard, returning on a short section of the Cateran Trail. Saw a very large herd of deer roaming the hills.
6^th June	Hunt Hill, Glen Esk, Edzell.	G1	G74	Fierce wind with squally showers followed by bright sunshine. Strong wind persisted throughout the walk. Followed the track through Kirkton and past Loch Lee to the foot of Hunt Hill. Turned south-west into the gorge passing the Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff. Walked north to the summit then north-east to the primitive bridge across the Water of Lee. Visited small bothy in Glen Lee on the return.
13^th June	Cat Law & Corwharn, Glen Prosen.	G2	G76	Overcast day with occasional light shower and wet cloud. Brightened later to give good views across to Cat Law and Glen Clova hills. Walked a clockwise circuit of Glen Uig from Easter Lednathie taking in Cat Law, Cormaud, Hill of Glendye, Tarapetmile, Corwharn, Hill of Adenaich, Finlet and Broom Hill.
20^th June	Beinn Damhain, Glen Falloch.	G1	G77	Parked opposite Glen Falloch Farm and walked the track into the Lairig Arnan. Crossed the Allt Arnan and followed the minor burn up to Lochan Beinn Damhain. Climbed westwards through increasingly craggy terrain to reach the small summit cairn. Descended southwards to outflank the crags then returned to the outflow of the lochan. Limited summit views due to cloud but cloud cleared on descent to give a very sunny end to the walk.
12^th July	Meall Garbh, Dalmally.	G1	G78	Walked the hill path connecting Glen Strae and Glen Kinglass to the head of the pass (Lairig Dhoireann). Traversed north-east and climbed Meall Beithe and Meall Garbh. Descended to the connecting bealach and walked roughly southwards to pick up the Beinn Lurachan ridge for the return. Interesting walk but long slog with occasional cloud and light drizzle obscuring views. Located two shieling sites, saw many frogs and a few lizards. Beinn Eunaich provided spectacular backdrop to the walk.
18^th July	Hill of Wirren, Edzell.	G1	G79	Nice clear day but very windy. All tops clear of cloud. Walked from Bridgend up the Shank of Ledmanie towards the summit. Visited the site of an aircraft wreck^1 just south of the trig. Descended westerly to visit a second crash site^2 then proceeded eastwards to East Wirren. Returned south and west to the outward route. Visited White Caterthun iron age fort before setting off home. 1. B-24 Liberator KG857, crashed 17 Oct 1944, 7 airmen killed, 4 survived. 2. Bristol Beaufort AW242, crashed 8 Mar 1942, 4 airmen killed, no survivors.
1^st August	Fiarach, Dalrigh, Tyndrum.	G1	G80	Walked the track from Dalrigh up Gleann Auchreoch as far as the forest gate then turned left uphill. Followed the fence-line past Lochan Fiarach to the summit cairn on the dolerite outcrop. Returned on the outward route with a minor deviation around Lochan Fenella for view down Strath Fillan. Cloud-free walk but wet and windy with sunny finish. Good views of surrounding hills as cloud cover fluctuated on their summits.
9^th August	Meall nan Gabhar, Succoth, Dalmally.	G1	G81	Walked the old Dalmally to Inverarnan drove road past Succoth and along the pylon line to the Airigh a’ Chaorainn shielings. Evidence of six or seven structures still visible here. Proceeded south to the end of the crags to climb Meall nan Tighearn from the south. Continued to the south and north tops of Meall nan Gabhar then descended west to the track out. Much devastation due to forestry work and hydro scheme. Occasional drizzle and cloud but reasonable visibility for much of the day.
16^th August	Beinn Suidhe, Bridge of Orchy.	G1	G82	Warm sunny day with all tops clear of cloud. Followed the track along the northern bank of the Abhainn Shira from Victoria Bridge to Loch Dochard. Ascended from shielings at the foot of Coire Fearna directly to the summit. Proceeded to the north-eastern top then descended east from the bealach. Traversed northwards then downhill through woodland to the outward track. Superb views of the Blackmount and Starav hills throughout the day.
23^rd August	Beinn Dearg Mhor, Sligachan, Skye.	G1	G83	Hot, sunny day with distant haze and strong wind. Walked the boggy path from Sligachan to Sron a Bhealain then continued up Druim na Ruaige to the twin cairns of Beinn Dearg Mheadhonach. Followed the ridge to the summit and returned on the outward route to minimise the scree. Hazy views of main Cuillin but good views of the Marsco/Blaven group.
30^th August.	Cnap Cruinn, Glen Spean.	G1	G84	Overcast day with brief light shower but sunshine later. Intermittent cloud on the neighbouring Munros. Walked from Inverlair along the Allt Laire track to climb the hill from the north-east. Continued along the broad ridge to Beinn Chlianaig and the twin cairns beyond the summit. Direct return over Beinn Chlianaig to the outward track at the forest edge. Visited Cille Choirille church after the walk.
6^th September	Meall Tairbh, Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy.	G1	G85	Clear, sunny day with pleasant breeze. Walked a clockwise circuit from the Inveroran Hotel over Ben Inverveigh and Meall Tairbh. Superb scenery.
12^th September	Binnein Shuas, Glen Spean.	G1	G86	Easy hill but fierce wind and drizzle made for a tedious ascent. Interesting hill with large rocky outcrops towards the summit.Top clear of cloud but very restricted views.
20^th September	Beinn Donachain, Glen Orchy.	G1	G87	Dull overcast day, almost autumnal, with light rain shower at start and end of walk. Summit clear of cloud but several neighbouring hills obscured. Ascended the old stalker’s path from Catnish footbridge to Creag Ghlas then followed main ridge to Cruach nan Nighean and Beinn Donachain. Good view of Corbett Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh to the North. Explored a few summit cairns then returned past Heart Loch to the outward route.
26^th September	Beinn Bhalgairean, Succoth, Dalmally.	G1	G88	Plain hill but very pleasant after the hydro and forestry devastation on the lower slopes. Approached on the southern Eas a’ Ghaill track into Coire Lair to access the open hill through a fire break in the woodland. Dull day with much cloud on surrounding hills. Interesting view across to Beinn Donachain (see G87).
4^th October	Marsco, Sligachan, Skye.	G1	G89	Sunny day with distant haze and cool wind. Excellent mountain scenery. Walked part way up Glen Sligachan then diverted left into Coire Dubh Measarroch. Followed the old fence-line south to reach the main ridge then proceeded north-west to the summit. Returned on the outward route.
11^th October	Beinn Mhic Chasgaig, Glen Etive.	C1	C177	Bright start, dull later with light shower to finish. Clear summit with most neighbouring hills also clear of cloud. Pleasant riverside approach in a mountainous setting. Accessed from the notorious (previously locked) gated bridge at Alltchaorunn. Crossed a surprisingly stable single-plank bridge over the Allt Coire Ghiubhasan gorge and followed the river towards Coire Odhar to climb the hill from the south-east. Descended to the bealach to avoid slimy slabs on the return.
18th October	An Ruadh-mheallan, Torridon.	G1	G90	Dull, overcast day but all tops clear of cloud. Superb mountain scenery plus Skye and the Western Isles. Parked high on the Bealach na Gaoithe and approached from there. Descended east along the wide ridge then down into An Reidhe-choire. Visited several shielings along the course of the Abhainn Alligin.
31^st October	Rubha an Dunain, Glen Brittle, Skye.			Coastal walk to the remote peninsula of Rubha an Dunain. Visited scattered township ruins and other sites of archaeological interest including the cave, Dun, Loch na h-Airde canal and burial cairns. Dry, sunny afternoon with fine coastal scenery. Cuillin and distant islands obscured by clouds.
14^th November	Beinn na h-Eaglaise, Torridon.	G1	G91	Circular walk from Annat. Cold day, overcast with very little cloud on summits. Snow underfoot towards the summit and beyond. Crossed the Allt Coire Roill to approach from the West. Followed the main ridge down to the path at Loch an Eoin and used this to return to Annat. Excellent views of surrounding hills. Remote Loch an Eoin in fine setting.
22^nd November	Beinn a’ Chearcaill, Loch Maree.	G1	G92	Parked near Bridge of Grudie and followed the footpath up Glen Grudie as far as Coire Briste. Walked the path up this coire onto the high ground then made directly for the summit. Returned on the outward route. Snow underfoot on the higher ground. Enjoyed superb views of the surrounding hills until most were obscured by light snow showers.
12^th December	Creag Ruadh, Dalwhinnie.	G1	G93	Cold sunny day, no wind and snow down to road level. Excellent visibility giving distant views of snowy mountains. Walked from Cuaich to the second aqueduct crossing then turned North to follow the grouse butts to the high ground. Continued over the summit along the broad North-East ridge till it flattened out just after the 644m Druim nan Sac top. Descended East to the track and the return past Loch Cuaich.
19^th December	Creag Dhubh, Glen Spean.	G1	G94	Short walk for the shortest hill-walking day of the year. Wet and windy but summit clear of cloud. Hazy distant views. Direct approach and return from Cille Choirill church, Brae Lochaber.

2016
2^nd January	Glas-bheinn Mhor, Alltsigh, Loch Ness.	G1	G95	Parked at the old youth hostel at Alltsigh and followed the Allt Saigh track to its end about a mile south of the hill. Returned on the outward route, discovering an old farmstead/township above the Allt Saigh where the track enters the woodland. Met four women at the summit who had come over from Grotaig in a circular walk of the two Grahams.
9^th January	Leana Mhor (west), Glen Roy.	G1	G96	Parked at the road bridge and climbed directly west to the summit. Walked the long ridge south-west to the trig on Coire Ceirsle Hill. Returned to Meall an Driuchain and descended its east ridge into Coire Ionndrainn and the track to the road. Long slog over tussocky moorland with a powdery covering of snow. Fine, overcast day with good visibility. Snowy Ben Nevis in cloud but clear on the drive into Spean Bridge.
16^th January	Carn Glas-choire, Carrbridge.	G1	G97	Lovely winter’s day with snow in the hills. Followed the track past Auchterteang to the township ruins at Garrocher which included an impressive corn-drying kiln with intact stonework. Continued on the track to a point due North of the township where a boundary stone marked the watershed. Headed West off the track over the craggy minor tops and onwards to the summit trig. Descended East to the nearest track for a direct return to Garrocher. Typical grouse-moor terrain but with some interesting outcrops of rock on the higher ground.
23^rd January	Creag Dhubh, Newtonmore.	G1	G98	Pleasant day but very windy up the hill. Parked at Lochain Uvie and followed the track along the Allt na Glaic to break out of the woodland. Connected with a track towards the hill before moving across to the path up the main ridge. Surprisingly easy ascent. Panoramic view of the Monadhliath hills with Glen Banchor below. Returned on the outward route.
6^th February	Stob a’ Ghrianain, Glen Loy.	G1	G99	Parked near Inverskilavulin Bridge and walked an anti-clockwise circuit of the two ridges forming Coire an Lightuinn. Descended Sron Liath with light fading but made it back through forest without use of torches. Overcast day with limited visibility on summit. Reasonable snow cover gave an enjoyable winter mountaineering feel to the upper hill. Nearby Nevis range obliterated by cloud. Found evidence of a few dwellings by the forest track.
12^th March	Carn nan Tri-tighearnan, Daless Farm.	G1	G100	Parked at Daless Farm. Crossed the ford over the Allt Breac and followed tracks up onto the plateau. Visited the trig of Carn an Uillt Bhric then walked West to the summit trig. Returned South-East to the pointed outcrop of Cnoc a’ Chinn Leith then descended to the outward track. A few deep snowdrifts remaining higher up but ground mostly clear. Dry, overcast day.
19^th March	Leana Mhor (east), Glen Roy.	G1	G101	Parked near the road-end in Glen Roy. Crossed the footbridge and headed uphill aiming to traverse Carn Bhrunachain on the 350m Parallel Road. On reaching Coire Dubh followed the Allt Feith Bhrunachain southwards, eventually traversing upwards to the 650m south top of Leana Mhor. Headed north to the main top then descended the north-east ridge to Brunachan bothy. Pleasant riverside walk back to the car. Dry, overcast day with distant summit views obscured by cloud.
26^th March	Creag Ruadh, Kinloch Laggan.	G1	G102	Parked near Sherrabeg and followed the ridge south-west to a point overlooking Loch na Lairige and then on to the trig. Followed the high ground around the head of Coire na Lairige and visited Dun da Lamh Pictish fort. Descended on tracks to the Spey Dam and road back. Light rain most of the walk but not too unpleasant with reasonable views. Interesting walk.
2^nd April	Creag Liath, Glen Banchor, Newtonmore.	G1	G103	Superb circular walk in calm, sunny conditions. Parked at the road-end and walked north through township ruins to visit the Pictish fort site with evidence of a single round house on top. Continued north and west to pass behind Creag nan Abhag and join the Allt Fionndrigh track. Moved north to use the footbridge then walked south, visiting the various tops of Creag Liath. Descended from the southerly 642m top to Glenballoch and the track back. Fine views of snow-topped neighbouring hills.
9^th April	Meall Mor, Loch Glass.	G1	G104	Anti-clockwise walk from the road-end near Loch Glass. Walked to the loch, crossed the river and used forest tracks to ascend Meall an Tuirc. Visited the summit cairn within the Novar wind farm. Continued north-west up Meall Mor in cloud and rain but rain ceased and visibility returned on reaching the top. Excellent view across to an impressive, snowy Ben Wyvis range. Continued north-west over Meall Beag to descend the footpath to Wyvis Lodge and the track back. Rain and cloud at the start of the walk but dry and sunny from the main summit onwards.
16^th April	Carn a’ Choin Deirg, Glen Alladale.	G1	G105	Superb wintry walk in spectacular scenery. Parked at the road-end near Glencalvie Lodge and followed the track past Alladale Lodge to the cottages at Alladale. Climbed Carn Alladale then followed the high ground north to the summit trig. Descended south-west to join the Allt a’ Chlaiginn track for the return. Visited the Eas Charron falls on the walk back and drove to Croick church before leaving. Mixed weather including sun, blue sky, overcast, snow and hail. Good visibility throughout the day.
23^rd April	Carn Salachaidh, Strathcarron, Ardgay.	G1	G106	Dreary moorland approach but fine summit with many rocky outcrops and boulders. Parked by Gruinards Lodge and walked the track south to start the climb. Visited Carn a’ Bhealaich, 633m top, summit trig (646m), summit tor (647m) and Carn Bhrain. Descended north-west and traversed the northern slopes to return to the track. Dry day, cold north wind, occasional snowflake, mostly dull but good visibility.
30^th April	Beinn Tharsuinn, Strath Rory.	G1	G107	Parked at Strathrory Bridge on The Struie and followed the quarry track to the foot of the hill. Climbed Torr Leathann then visited Clach na h-Iolaire before ascending Beinn Tharsuinn. Continued north over the second 692m top to the cairn on Sithean a’ Choin Bhain. Descended south-east over rugged moorland to the outward track. Sunny day with blue sky and cold wind, occasionally becoming overcast. Surprising amount of snow on the higher ground.
14^th May	Loch Esk circular walk, Glen Clova, Angus Glens.			Superb scenic walk on a lovely sunny day retracing the intended route of a 3-party group of walkers who met with disaster in March 1976. Parked at Glen Clova Ranger Station and walked the west bank of the River South Esk to the Bachnagairn ruin. Continued on the hill path up Glittering Skellies and above Loch Esk to meet Jock’s Road near Cairn Lunkard. The path junction here looks over the scene of the 1959 New Year’s Day incident where 5 hill-walkers died walking Jock’s Road to Glen Doll Youth Hostel. Direct return to car on Jock’s Road, visiting Davie Glen’s shelter (“Davy’s Bourach”) on the way.
21^st May	The Buck, Cabrach.	G1	G108	Direct ascent from the road. Located the triple-fish rock carving near the summit trig. Continued over Kebbuck Knowe, Scad Hill and Clayhooter Hill. Descended to a small lochan and Dead Wife’s Cairn but no sign of any cairn, just overgrown scattered rubble. Followed the track back to the road past some interesting Craig/Clova boundary stones and over Silverford Bridge. Intermittent sunshine and showers with strong wind at the summit. Visited Auchindoun Castle on the drive home.
28^th May	Carn na h-Easgainn, Moy.	G1	G109	Parked on the old A9 at Moy and followed the track under the railway, across the A9 and past Lynebeg and Lynemore. Continued to the trig and vague 618m summit before returning on the track to Dalmagarry and the road back. Warm, sunny day with almost no wind. Clear view to the Cairngorms, hazy around Inverness.
4^th June	Pressendye, Strathdon.	G1	G110	Parked on a minor road to the north-west. Followed the old drove road to Lazy Well then on further tracks to the east over Molly Watt’s Hill, Broom Hill and Pressendye. Returned north of Broom Hill, over Frosty Hill then down to the Mill of Culfork and the road back. Hot sunny day with blue skies and light wind.
11^th June	Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn, Lochgoilhead.	G1	G111	Muggy day with low, wet cloud and occasional light drizzle. Direct ascent from, and return to, the road to the south-east. Rugged little hill with no summit view but very enjoyable.
18^th June	Ben Hiant, Ardnamurchan, Lochaber.			Lovely sunny day with light breeze. Parked at the Camas nan Geall viewpoint and walked the short track to the beach. Visited a ruined chambered cairn, a possible church structure (east-west orientation), the Cladh Chiarain cross-slab and a small enclosure (cemetery?) containing two 1700s gravestones and fragments of others. Followed the shore path, visiting the fort site on Sgeir Fhada, and continuing to Port a’ Chamais. Turned north-east to follow the fence-line to the ruined clearance township of Bourblaige. Approached Ben Hiant’s south-west ridge from here, topping out on the 387m outlier. Followed the ridge to the summit then descended the north-east ridge to the road. Pleasant road walk back to the car. Superb little hill in a fantastic setting.
25^th June	Sgurr a’ Gharaidh, Lochcarron.	G1	G112	Warm, clear sunny day after a cloudy start. Parked by Loch an Loin and walked the Glasnock track towards Bealach a’ Ghlas-chnoic, latterly chased by horseflies. Turned south past a lochan to climb a scree gully between the crags. Explored the high ground to the south-east by walking to the 711m trig, proceeding north to Glas Bheinn then descending north-west to a lochan. Approached the main summit through a mottled landscape of further lochans for fine views from the top. Descended to the west via Lochan Meall na Caillich and Cnoc nam Broc then back down to Glasnock.
2^nd July	Beinn Lochain, Lochgoilhead.	G1	G113	Although overlooking Lochgoilhead this hill was climbed from Strachur to the west. Followed the Cowal Way to the Cab Liogan bridge then continued on tracks to follow the river upstream. Climbed a fire-break east, following a stream, to the site of an aircraft wreck. Continued uphill from here to climb Beinn Tharsuinn, the hill the aircraft clipped before crashing. Descended south-west to the bealach then south to the main top accompanied by a tedious westerly wind. Descended the west ridge towards its lowest point then turned south to rejoin the Cowal Way for the return. Showery day with strong wind on the tops and perceptible wind-chill in spite of the season. Aircraft: Boeing B-29A Superfortress 44-62276, crashed 17^th January 1949, all 20 crew perished.
16^th July	Cnoc Coinnich, Ardgartan, Argyll.	C1	C178	Formerly a Graham, this hill has just been resurveyed and moved to the Corbett List. Wet and windy day with cloud on the tops. Parked at Coilessan and followed the Cowal Way up onto the high ground. Climbed the north-west ridge up onto a cloudy summit then returned by the outward route. Pleasant hill for a rainy day.
23^rd July	Beinn na Sroine, Glen Orchy.	G1	G114	Dull day but stayed dry. Cloud on surrounding high tops. Parked by the forest gate south-west of Achnafalnich in Glen Orchy. Followed the track through the forest to the open hill then continued on the main ridge. Proceeded a short distance north-east beyond the trig for a view up Glen Lochy then turned west to descend the north bank of the Allt na Faing. Chosen as a rainy day hill but the rain didn’t happen.
30^th July	Mam Hael & Beinn Molurgainn, Bonawe, Loch Etive.	G2	G116	Parked in Gleann Salach near the foot of Beinn Bhreac’s broad south ridge. Climbed to the large cairn on Beinn Bhreac then continued north and east to the 726m summit (called Beinn Bhreac in the Graham Tables but usually called Mam Hael to distinguish it from Beinn Bhreac). Followed the high ground east and south to Beinn Molurgainn then descended south-west, crossing two rivers, to join the outward route just south of Beinn Bhreac. Occasional cloud and light drizzle. Thick cloud on neighbouring high tops. Hazy views towards Oban and Mull.
6^th August	Stob an Eas, Hell’s Glen, Argyll.	G1	G117	Promising start but deteriorated into wind, rain and low cloud once above the forest. Parked in Hell’s Glen and followed the forest track to reach the open hill. Having located the summit trig it was obvious that a shortened route would be appropriate given the conditions. Consequently, continued along the north-east ridge to the bealach and returned in the coire below Stob an Eas. Easy walk in testing conditions missing all of the anticipated scenery.
21^st August	An Ruadh-Stac, Coulags.	C1	C179	Warm day with very low cloud at the start of the walk but clearing on the lower slopes of Ruadh Stac Bheag. Walked the track from Coulags Bridge to the Coire Fionnaraich bothy then turned south again to start climbing westwards. Followed the Allt Loch Moine a Chriathair to the loch at its source then continued west on a compass bearing to locate Ruadh Stac Bheag. Climbed the southern slopes of Ruadh Stac Bheag then ascended An Ruadh-Stac on a direct line slightly west of its main south ridge. Superb scenery with good visibility from the summit cairn and transient cloud on distant tops. Returned on the route of ascent with An Ruadh-Stac looking very impressive on the cloudless descent. Superb day out over rugged terrain and an incredibly rocky hill.
28^th August	Beinn a’ Chlachain, Applecross.	G1	G118	Parked at the foot of the south-west ridge. Followed the road a short distance to gain the track up Srath Maolchaluim then climbed the western (left) edge of Coire Glas. Located the summit trig in thin, drifting cloud which quickly cleared to reveal excellent views across to Raasay and Skye. Returned down the long south-west ridge, strewn with boulders, rocky outcrops and lochans. Joined the coastal path near an old milestone for the short walk to the car. Warm, dry, sunny day.
4^th September	Sabhal Beag, Achfary, Sutherland.	G1	G119	Hot sunny day to start, light cloud on the summit and pouring rain on the descent. Lots of frogs and two interesting old footbridges. Great views of Ben Stack and Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill. Parked north of Achfary. Followed the track to Lone then the footpath along the Abhainn an Loin to Bealach na Feithe. Climbed the hill from here and returned on the route of ascent.
10^th September	Meall Buidhe, Glen Ogle.	G1	G120	Warm sunny day with high cloud casting shadows over the hills. Parked at the head of Glen Ogle then followed the track up to the radio mast. Continued north-east to visit the various tops of Beinn Leabhainn then southwards to Meall Buidhe. Descended south-east, crossing moorland, to reach a downward track into the glen. Crossed the road to join a track uphill to return on the Glen Ogle Trail. This follows the line of a disused railway over a viaduct and past the old station.
18^th September	Deuchary Hill, Dunkeld.			Warm sunny day with light wind. Parked at the Cally car park on the Atholl Estate. Followed the track past Upper Hatton to reach The Glack and Mill Dam. Continued to the second crossing of the Leddown Burn where a narrow footpath led north to the summit. Descended past Lochan na Beinne to Loch Ordie at Lochordie Lodge. Returned via Raor Lodge, Dowally Loch and Rotmell Loch to the outward track at Mill Dam. New boots in action: Scarpa Delta GTX size 39.
25^th September	The Coyles of Muick, Ballater.			Sunny day with cool breeze on the higher ground. Parked near Loch Ullachie and followed the forest track onto the broad north ridge. Continued south on a footpath over Carn a’ Bhealaidh with a diversion to the cairn on Meall Dubh. Descended south to discover a newly built stone shelter* then re-joined the path to reach the twin tops of the Coyles. Views here towards Lochnagar and Loch Muick. Descended to a crossing of the Girnock Burn and returned on the track down the glen. Diverted up to the derelict house at Camlet and the township ruins below. Encountered an agitated adder just before Camlet. Also visited the ruined house at Loinveg with additional township ruins evident further on. * See www.peatandheather.co.uk
2^nd October	Ben A’an, Trossachs.			Sunny day, blue sky, almost no wind. Walked the tourist path from the shore of Loch Achray. Continued north-west for a descent to Loch Katrine but failed to find a route through the forest. Returned on the tourist path. Great view of Ben Venue and Loch Katrine.
9^th October	Beinn Mheadhonach, Bonawe, Loch Etive.	G1	G121	Sunny day with light wind. Parked on the Gleann Salach road then walked downhill to three fields, one of which had gates through to the open hill. Climbed from here onto the 387m top, then onwards over the 619m top and finally the summit. Surprisingly arduous ascent with many ups and downs over craggy outcrops. Interesting hill with a line of three individual mini-peaks on the summit. Returned to the 619m top then descended north-west to cross the River Esragan for a direct walk to the road.
16^th October	Biod an Fhithich, Glen Shiel, Kintail.	G1	G122	Bright start becoming overcast later with wind and rain following. Dry at the summit and on the descent. Circular walk from a layby on the Glen Shiel road. Walked to the Shiel Bridge campsite to start the ascent along the long north ridge. Gained the summit after many ups and downs over fairly rugged terrain. Descended south to Bealach na Craoibhe then continued on the stalker’s path to the road. Superb setting in mountainous terrain with excellent views throughout.
29^th October	Beinn an Eoin, Coigach.	G1	G123	Rainy start with very low cloud but gradually improved to reveal the total high-level route. Surrounding hills all visible at some point during the afternoon. Followed a very muddy footpath from the southern tip of Loch Lurgainn up the Allt Claonaidh to where it forks. Crossed here and climbed the hillside opposite to reach Cioch Beinn an Eoin. Followed the ridge over the main top to Sgorr Deas then descended to the lochan. Climbed the frontal ridge of Sgorr Tuath’s 565m top then continued east to descend the 589m top. Crossed the coire to return to the Allt Claonaidh and the muddy footpath back to the road. Darkness finish.
5^th November	Carn a’ Chaochain, Cougie.	G1	G124	Parked at Plodda Falls then walked the track to Cougie. Climbed the path along the Allt na Fearna to Bealach Feith na Gamha and ascended from there. Visited the trig on the north top then the three cairns on the main top. Descended north-west towards Meallan na Duibhre then downhill through cleared forestry to a Cougie track. Dry, sunny day with cold wind. Snow visible on the Glen Affric Munros.
12^th November	Creag Choinnich & Carn nan Sgliat, Braemar.			Parked in Braemar and climbed Creag Choinnich on a waymarked forest path. Continued on paths to the ruin of Dubh Chlais, famous for Queen Victoria’s visits to the occupants: Mr. & Mrs. Thomson. An old stalker’s path commences here and ascends Carn nan Sgliat. Followed this path to the summit shelter then walked out to the cairn on the south-west ridge for a view down to Auchallater farmhouse, the start of Jock’s Road. Sunny day with cold wind. Distant views of snowy Cairngorms.
19^th November	Creag Dhubh Mhor, Achintee, Strathcarron.	G1	G125	Pleasant start to the day with snow down to road level. Less pleasant on the summit with wind, cloud and falling snow. Parked in Achintee and followed the Bearnais footpath to the wide gully at the north-eastern end of Creag Dhubh Mhor. Climbed the gully then continued up the broad ridge to the summit. Abandoned plans for a circular walk as navigation would have been tedious walking into the weather. Quick return on the outward route following snowy footprints back to the path. Good view from the top of the gully into a snowy Attadale wilderness.
26^th November	Croic-Bheinn, Applecross Peninsula.			Parked at Inverbain and walked the old Applecross coffin route to its highest point south-east of the hill. Climbed from here to the summit cairn and onwards to the lower trig point. Visited an old shieling site part way along the path and saw several cairns on the higher ground towards the bealach. Returned on the outward route. Low cloud resulted in drizzle and poor visibility after a reasonably good start.
10^th December	Applecross coffin roads.			This walk connects with the above route to continue the Inverbain coffin road to Applecross. Walked from Applecross up Srath Maolchaluim, visiting township ruins along the track. Continued northwards on the Kenmore coffin road towards its highest point at a path junction. Followed the Alltan Fail path to its junction with the Inverbain coffin road and continued north-east to the cairn marking the high point of the pass. A second ascent of Croic-Bheinn was ruled out as fierce weather commenced on reaching the cairn. Returned to Applecross on the Inverbain coffin road which connects with the outward route at the head of the glen. Sunshine and showers, unpleasant for a short while on the high ground.
17^th December	Croic-Bheinn, Applecross Peninsula.			This walk connects with the above route to complete the Kenmore coffin road to Applecross. Parked near Kenmore and walked the path, past numerous lochans, to the cairn and path junction at the head of the pass. Continued on the Alltan Fail path a short distance then climbed Croic-Bheinn from the south. Visited the summit cairn but omitted the lower trig point (visited previously) due to poor visibility. Returned on the outward route. Located an old milestone along the path and a few new, less interesting, replacement milestones. Dry, overcast day with brisk wind. Low cloud on most hilltops including Croic-Bheinn.

2017
8th January	Craigellachie, Aviemore.			Parked at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort and followed paths through the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve to the large cairn on the ridge. Visited the 493m north-western top then continued past other cairns towards the southern end of the main ridge. Descended north-west to Lochan Dubh to join a track down to Alltnacriche and Lynwilg. Crossed the A9 here and returned on the Speyside Way. Very pleasant Sunday stroll.
14^th January	Birnam Hill, Dunkeld.			Nice sunny day with minimal wind, clear views and snow underfoot. Very pleasant circular walk from the Quarry car park on the Bankfoot road. Walked the woodland footpath to Dunkeld railway station to climb Birnam Hill from the north. Returned on the southern footpath, diverting to Stair Bridge on the way.
21^st January	Scalan, Braes of Glenlivet.			Parked at the Well of the Lecht and started the walk with a visit to the old mine building up the glen. Followed the old hill path north over Carn Dulack and onwards to Tom Trumper. Descended towards Larryvarry to visit the ruined crofts there and at Crofts of Scalan. Followed the track to Scalan Seminary (locked!) then continued to Clash of Scalan and beyond. The track degenerated into an overgrown footpath so it was abandoned in favour of a direct ascent of the hillside to the south. Descended the ridge on the outward footpath. Very sunny day with light wind.
28^th January	Meall Dearg, Glen Cochill, Aberfeldy.			Repeat ascent of this hill. Parked near Loch na Creige then walked the windfarm track south-westwards towards Loch Hoil. Continued southwards on a track to gain the wide featureless ridge to Creag an Loch. Descended to the outflow of Loch Fender and climbed Meall Dearg from here. In failing light, descended in a northerly direction to a fire break in the forestry which led round to the outward track. Snow underfoot and snowing most of the walk. Breezy on the high ground making for a wintry outing. Camera lost, thought possibly to be soon after 87150-41726 (waypoint 77 in current GPS memory).
4^th February	Creag an Loch, Glen Cochill, Aberfeldy.			Returned to last week’s outward route in search of the lost camera. Chose Creag an Loch as the objective to make sure a hill was involved. No sign of the camera. Cold day with thin snow covering on the higher ground and snow falling during the search. Sunshine and blue sky to finish. Better visibility than on previous visit: adjacent wind farms very prominent and more distant view down to Loch Freuchie.
11^th February	Falls of Kirkaig, near Lochinver.			Cool, sunny day with blue skies and little wind. Parked near Inverkirkaig and walked the riverside path to view the falls. Continued onwards to Fionn Loch for superb view of Suilven. Followed the shore path northwards to a frozen Loch Uidh na Ceardaich. Returned on a south-westerly compass bearing to re-join the outward route near the falls. Superb little walk in perfect weather.
4^th March	Inchnadamph walk.			Attempted to visit the remote grave of the 6 airmen killed when an Avro Anson crashed in April 1941. Followed the track east out of Inchnadamph then diverted onto the footpath up the Allt Poll an Droighinn. Forked right at a small shelter to follow the Allt Tarsuinn then continued on the path up towards Loch nan Cuaran. Conditions at this point were very unpleasant due to poor visibility, high wind, driven snow and extreme cold. The walk was aborted here due to GPS malfunction, it being too risky to continue without it available as backup. Pleasant return on the outward route as conditions improved on descending. Wind and rain most of the walk turning to snow on the higher ground.
11^th March	Inchnadamph walk.			Repeat of last week’s walk in much better conditions. Followed the path all the way to Loch nan Cuaran, much easier this time as not obscured by snow cover. Navigated to the crash site via Lochan nan Caorach in its fine setting. Dry day, cold wind but sunny with blue skies. Excellent scenery.
18^th March	Aodann Chleireig, Fassfern.	G1	G126	Parked at Fassfern and walked the forest track to grid reference 01331-81238 where a zig-zag track led uphill through forest devastation to point 00928-81086 on the open hill. Ascended west onto Druim Beag and followed this broad ridge to the summit. Returned on the outward route. Wet day with fine drizzle and low cloud. Breezier on the higher ground with heavier rain but cloud occasionally cleared to give views of Loch Eil, Gulvain and the Glen Loy hills. Quite an enjoyable day in spite of the weather.
25^th March	Beinn a Chapuill, Gleann Beag, Glenelg.	G1	G127	Sunny day with blue sky and minimal wind. Walked a short section of road to Balvraid then continued on the track past Dun Grugaig broch. Crossed the river by footbridge to gain the end of the east ridge. (There were a number of ruined dwellings here, possibly shielings). Followed the ridge to the summit then proceeded north-west to the 742m top for the descent to the west. Continued north to pick up the higher of two forest tracks which zig-zagged down to a river bridge and the road back. Superb views of snowy Beinn Sgritheall and neighbouring Corbetts.
1^st April	Sgurr Choinnich, Loch Arkaig.	G1	G128	Parked at the Allt Mhuic butterfly reserve and followed the eastern bank of the Allt Mhuic to its source at the bealach. Continued roughly northwards to meet the ridge which was then followed to the summit cairn. Followed the old fence line for a short way westwards before descending due south back to the reserve. Sunshine and light showers with limited visibility on the high ground and cold wind. Saw a slow worm at the very start of the walk.
8^th April	Glas-charn, Glenfinnan.	G1	G129	Parked on the Road to the Isles at Drochaid Allt an Utha, just past Glenfinnan. Walked roughly northwards on a track, then footpath, following an old fence-line to the bealach. From here, followed another fence-line westwards to the summit. Descended south-east to the 454m bealach then climbed Sgurr a Mhuidhe, visiting each of the three outcrops forming its summit. Almost direct return to the car down the south-east ridge. Bright day with occasional sun but with distant haze. All surrounding tops clear of cloud. Superb day in rugged terrain.
29^th April	Meall Blair, Loch Arkaig.	G1	G130	Parked near Arcabhi hydro power station and followed the hydro track to its end. Continued northwards for view of Loch Blair then headed north-east to the 646m western top and summit trig. Returned on the outward route, taking a short-cut across the face of the 646m top. Good views of surrounding hills. Mostly dry day with sunny periods. Brief spells of very light drizzle higher up on a moderately cold wind.
6^th May	Sandwood Bay, Sutherland.			Parked near Balchrick and walked the track northwards, past several lochans, to the beach. Visited the ruined cottage of Sandwood and Sandwood Loch on the way. Returned via the coastal path, passing the impressive sea stack of Am Buachaille. Turned inland at Port Mor following the Allt Lochan a Mhuilinn to join the outward track. Nice, sunny day.
13^th May	Beinn Bheag & Groban, Loch a’ Bhraoin.	G2	G132	Walked the track along the north shore of the loch to the bothy at Lochivraon. Continued on the path for a short way before crossing the river and making directly for Beinn Bheag. Visited the two summit cairns before descending to Bealach Gorm and climbing Groban. Mostly sunny day with good visibility but heavy rain commenced whilst descending Groban and thunder could be heard to the north. Good views from the tops. Stopped at the bothy on the way back for a drink and sandwich. Fisherman and son in residence.
3^rd June	Stob Breac, Balquhidder.	G1	G133	Parked near Inverlochlarig to approach on tracks from the north. Followed the Allt a Choire Bhain through a forest firebreak to reach Coire Ban and the summit. Continued northwards for views of the glen then turned south to walk the entire ridge to An Stuchd and beyond. Descended west to locate another firebreak which gave access to the return track. Mixed day of sunshine and showers but all main tops almost always clear of cloud. Good views of the neighbouring hills.
10^th June	Creag Each & Creag Ruadh, Glen Tarken.	G2	G135	Parked below the ruins of Wester Glentarken on the road along Loch Earn. Followed the track north into Glen Tarken before ascending westwards up Creag Each. Descended north-eastwards to view the Glen Tarken Stone, a massive boulder with the more impressive name of Clach Mhor Na h-Airighe Leithe. Followed the track around the head of the glen before ascending Creag Ruadh from the foot of a ravine. Descended roughly southwards to return on the track down the glen. Wet, with poor visibility all the way to Creag Each. Cleared almost immediately on the descent with clear skies and sunshine. Fine weather for the rest of the day.
17^th June	Cruinn a Bheinn, Inversnaid, Loch Lomond.	G1	G136	Parked at Inversnaid then walked south on the West Highland Way as far as the cottage at Cailness. Continued steeply uphill on a zig-zag track to reach a high plateau above Loch Lomond. Direct approach from here across rugged moorland, returning on the outward route. Hot, humid day mostly with little breeze and cloud on most surrounding tops. Clear views from Cruinn a Bheinn throughout the visit.
24^th June	Cruach nam Mult, Hell’s Glen, Argyll.	G1	G137	Parked at the head of the glen and walked downhill, past Moses’ Well, to the bridge over the River Goil. Continued on a track into Gleann Canachadan then climbed northwards to Stob Liath. Followed the ridge over the 502m top before ascending a wide, grassy gully to reach the main top. Descended north-west to enter the forest and locate the end of the track back to the car. Occasional light drizzle but mostly dry with good visibility. Cold wind on the ridge – jackets and gloves required!
1^st July	Beinn Dearg, Glen Artney.	G1	G138	Parked at the church and did a clockwise circuit of the very knobbly ridge across the glen. Ascended all the main tops including the 705m top (Stuc na Cabaig) which has been unofficially surveyed as marginally higher than the 706m Beinn Dearg top. Fine start to the day but wind, drizzle and cloud commenced at the start of the climb. Fine weather returned soon after leaving Stuc na Cabaig revealing superb scenery along the ridge. Excellent day out in very rugged terrain. Visited Cultybraggan POW camp on the way home.
8^th July	Beinn Ruadh, Loch Eck.	G1	G139	Parked at Inverchapel woodland parking area and followed the associated footpath uphill to the viewpoint overlooking Loch Eck. Continued steeply uphill over very rugged terrain to reach the broad, south ridge. Now on easier ground, walked northwards over the south-west top to the summit trig. Returned on the outward route. Warm, sunny day with cool breeze higher up. Coulport nuclear armaments depot visible from the trig and distant views of the Clyde on the ascent.
15^th July	Creag a’ Mhadaidh, Loch Rannoch.	G1	G140	Parked on the north shore of Loch Rannoch, not far past Kinloch Rannoch. Followed the track past the farm at Annat to the ruined township of “old Annat”, labelled Torr a’ Chruidh on the map. Continued northwards on the track to its highest point between the target Graham and another hill of equal height. Climbed Gualann Sheileach first then crossed the bealach to ascend Creag a’ Mhadaidh. Returned on the outward route. Rainy day with light mist on the tops.
22^nd July	Mor Bheinn, Glen Artney.	G1	G141	Parked at the church. Climbed Ben Halton (615m top and 621m cairn) then Mor Bheinn. Returned on the outward route. Very rugged terrain made for heavy going. Rain and cloud to start but visibility and dry weather returned whilst loitering at the Ben Halton cairn.
29^th July	Sgiath a Chaise, Loch Lubnaig.	G1	G142	Followed the path and track along the Ardchullarie Burn from the shore of Loch Lubnaig. Turned west at the track’s highest point to climb Creag a Mhadaidh where two wild goats were sheltering in crags. Continued north to the main top then south over Meall Mor to Creag a Gheata for views over Loch Lubnaig. Returned on the outward route. Rainy day with passing cloud but good visibility on the ridge.
5^th August	Creag Mhor, Balquhidder.	G1	G143	Interesting little hill with good views of surrounding hills. Ascended from Ballimore in Glen Buckie taking in all four of the obvious tops. Descended towards Bealach Driseach then down the Fathan Glinne. Joined the old footpath from Brig o’ Turk to Balquhidder to return to the road. Mostly sunny day with good visibility.
12^th August	Sgorr Mhic Eacharna & Beinn Bheag, Ardgour.	G2	G145	Very fine ridge walk from the foot of Coire an Iubhair to the bealach at its distant end. Descended into the coire, eventually joining the path down the glen. Superb view of Garbh Bheinn and its massive crags. Mainly sunny day with occasional cold wind.
2^nd September	Beinn Mheadhoin, Kingairloch.	G1	G146	Parked on the shore road near Kingairloch House. Followed the road and track across the river to climb Sron Seann onto the high ground. Completed a circular walk over various named tops and bealachs, descending via the old stalker’s path off the end of Meall an Doire Dhuibh ridge. Mostly sunny day with a strong breeze. Skirted the edge of Glansanda Quarry.
9^th September	Druim Fada, Loch Hourn, Arnisdale.	G1	G147	Tough walk over very rugged terrain. Accessed from Glen Arnisdale, ascending alongside the Eigin Allt and descending by the Allt Blar an Eich. The ridge included a lot of descent and re-ascent, a pair of interesting lochans and a shattered concrete trig point. Sunny start with a bit of rain and cloud higher up. Good views of the mountainous terrain around Loch Hourn.
16^th September	Stob na Cruaiche, Rannoch Station.	G1	G148	Followed the track from Rannoch Station, through the forest and up onto Meall Liath na Doire. Encountered memorials to three of the landowner’s family on Meall a Bhuirich. Descended south-east from the trig point then roughly eastwards towards the Allt a Bhuirich to meet the return track in the forest. Dull day with short spells of light rain.
23^rd September	Ben Griam Mor & Ben Griam Beg, Sutherland.			Parked near the Garvault Hotel and used the nearby boat-house track to gain height towards the first hill. Ascended north-west ridge of BGM and descended the north-east ridge. Ascended south-west ridge of BGB and descended north-western hillside. Ancient remnants of a hill fort evident on Ben Griam Beg. Returned around the northern shore of Loch Druim a Chliabhain to meet the outward track at the Loch Coire nam Mang boat-house. Sunny day with fierce wind. Heavy going on the rough moorland.
7^th October	Glensulaig Bothy, Fassfern.			Followed the track up the east side of the An t-Suileag river to the bothy. Two male Glaswegians in residence. Outing abandoned here due to illness. Poor forecast but quite sunny with only light drizzle.
14^th October	Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Braemar.			Repeat Munro. Parked near Auchallater Farm and walked Jock’s Road as far as Lochcallater Lodge. Visited the bothy and got a guided tour of the lodge. Met Zuri the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Good footpath from here to the summit. Spent considerable time exploring the summit area for debris from an English Electric Canberra bomber which crashed in 1956. Dull and overcast but good visibility. Views to Tolmount and Coire Loch Kander.
21^st October	Beinn Clachach, Arnisdale.	G1	G149	Parked at the Corran Ceilidh House near Arnisdale on Loch Hourn. Walked a short way up Glen Arnisdale to visit the Achadh a Ghlinne stalking bothy before continuing up the stalker’s path behind it. Turned south-east into Coire Luachrach to climb the main (east) top before continuing to the west (618m) top. Returned on the outward route. Dull day but dry weather until rain started back at the bothy. Good views of nearby hills with plenty of deer visible.
28^th October	Meall Onfhaidh, Fassfern.	G1	G150	Walked the track up Gleann Suileag to Glen Sulaig bothy. Continued uphill on the track behind the bothy to the Allt Fionn Doire footbridge to climb the hill from there. Visited the summit cairn and the actual 681m summit nearby. Returned on the ascent route. Occasional light rain but good visibility of surrounding hills. Saw a mole on the track back.
4^th November	Ben Macdui.			Climbed from the Cairngorm ski area via the Miadan Creag an Leth-choin path and Lochan Buidhe. Surprisingly easy on good paths. Returned on the outward path via the memorial to an Avro Anson which crashed in August 1942. Cold day with good visibility and a couple of very light snow showers.
11^th November	Sron Riach. (South eastern ridge of Ben Macdui).			Walked the track from Linn of Dee to Bob Scott’s bothy and Derry Lodge. Continued westwards before diverting onto the footpath up the Luibeg Burn to partially ascend the Sron Riach ridge. Terminated the climb in failing light at a rocky prominence (grid ref 00172-97023, alt 3084 feet). Overcast day but nearby tops mostly clear including view of Cairn Toul across the Lairig Ghru. Darkness finish!
25^th November	Cairn Gorm.			Repeat Munro. Walked the track from the Ski Base Station to just past the Shieling Station. Continued up Fiacaill a Choire Chais to the cairn at 1141m then continued east to the summit. Descended northwards to the Ptarmigan Station for refreshments then returned on the track. Very windy, limited visibility and snow underfoot.
2^nd December	Shenavall Bothy.			Walked the track and path from Corrie Hallie on a wet and windy day with paths turned to rivers. Minor streams swelled to torrents by rain and snow melt. Continued south-east down Strath na Sealga to return on the Sail Liath track but couldn’t cross the river at Achneigie. Took a direct route north over rugged moorland to meet the outward path. Low cloud obstructed views of surrounding hills. A very wet day out!

2018
6th January	Knockan Crag.			Very short walk for a short winter’s day. Cold but dry with good visibility. Snow on surrounding hills.
13^th January	Ben Wyvis (failed).			Good snow cover prompted a repeat ascent of the hill. Car park and outward path was treacherous with hard packed ice. Snow cover higher up in superb condition where crampons were required. Ascent aborted before reaching An Cabar summit due to fierce wind. Continually met people turning back due to either no crampons or the wind. Didn’t sound like anyone made it to the summit trig. Cloud on higher ground.
20^th January	Rothiemurchus.			Fine winter’s day. Sunshine, no wind, plenty of blue sky and deep snow on the ground. Parked at Coylumbridge and walked the Lairig Ghru track to the Cairngorm Club Footbridge over the Allt Beanaidh. Continued west past Lochan Deo to Loch an Eilein for a circular walk around this loch. Returned to Lochan Deo to connect with the track north past Whitewell to the car.
3^rd February	Tap o’ Noth, Rhynie.			Superb little hill with a pleasant walk from the car park to the hill fort. Light snow was falling most of the way up with poor visibility at the top. Also went to view Pictish symbol stones at the village green and the old burial ground.
10^th February	Bennachie, Aberdeenshire.			Mostly sunny day with plenty of blue sky. Parked at the visitor centre (closed for winter) and followed the path to Mither Tap. Continued on good paths to the tor of Craigshannoch then the main top of Oxen Craig. Descended south-west to an RAF memorial^* then onwards to join the Gordon Way for the return to the car park. ^* the memorial commemorates the crews of two aircraft which crashed nearby. Further info here and here.
17^th February	Allt a’ Mhuilinn path to the CIC Hut.			Parked at the North Face car park and followed the established path to the hut. Plenty of snow underfoot: slushy lower down, deep and firm higher up. CIC Hut part-buried in snow. Some blue sky with a couple of showers and cloud on Nevis.
10^th March	Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe, Ben Nevis.			Parked at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre and walked the “tourist” path up to the lochan. Discovered how “Windy Corner” got its name – very windy on the high ground. Met numerous people aborting ascents of Ben Nevis and one couple whose tent had been destroyed. Mostly dry with cloud on the tops.
17^th March	Maiden Pap, Smean & Carn Mor, Caithness.			Passed these hills on a previous visit to climb Morven (a Caithness Graham). Parked by the bridge at Braemore and walked a clockwise circuit of the three hills. Frozen bogs made it relatively easy going. Very windy day but dry with sunny intervals.
24^th March	Gleann Bianasdail, Torridon.			Parked at Incheril near Kinlochewe and walked a clockwise circuit to Loch Maree, up Gleann Bianasdail, past Lochan Fada, down Gleann na Muice and back along the Abhainn Bruachaig. Occasional showers with varying cloud on the high tops.
31^st March	Contin to Dingwall and back.			Walked the Mains of Coul track to Jamestown then followed the road towards Beallachnagore. Diverted around the farm on a new path then followed mapped paths to the Cnoc Mor trig. Continued over the Cat’s Back to Bealach Bhrathan and onwards over Knock Farril to St. John the Baptist’s Well. Followed the footpath south to connect with the Knockbain track to Dingwall. After refreshments at Tina’s Tearoom, returned on the Knockbain track to Ianmore and followed the road directly to Bealach Bhrathan. Attempted to follow the outward route from here but missed a left turn to the south of Cnoc Mor and returned on an unmapped path inside the southern edge of Blackmuir Wood. Came back past the Coul House Hotel to the north of Mains of Coul. Dry day with plenty of sunshine.
8^th April	Ben Wyvis.			Followed the usual route up from the parking area. Plenty of snow on the high ground with summit trig pillar buried in snow. Very pleasant day, mostly dry and mostly with good visibility.
14^th April	Beinn nan Ramh.	G1	G151	Parked at Incheril near Kinlochewe. Followed the track along the picturesque Abhainn Bruachaig past several new hydro developments. Visited the ruins at Leckie then followed a superb old stalker’s path north-east towards the hill. Tiresome 2-mile slog to the summit but a speedy return along the same route. Good weather. The summit is an excellent vantage point with distant views of snowy hills in all directions.
21^st April	Coulags to Achnashellach circuit.			Parked near Balnacra and walked the road to Coulags. Followed the footpath north from here up into Coire Fionnaraich, visiting the bothy and Clach nan Con-fionn on the way. Continued over Bealach Ban into Coire Grannda and up to the pass at about 650m. Descended Coire Lair in majestic scenery to Achnashellach and the road back. Superb walk on interesting paths. Fine weather with adjacent tops free of cloud.
28^th April	An t-Sail Mhor, Achfary.			Southern outlier of Foinaven. Parked near Achfary and walked the track past Lone to Bealach Horn. Continued north over slabs and broken chunks of rock before traversing west around the head of the coire to the 808m summit. Returned on the outward route but taking in the named An t-Sail Mhor top and using grass instead of broken rock. Evidence seen that An t-Sail Mhor once had a trig point which isn’t on the map. Cool day but sunny with blue skies. Good visibility with awesome scenery.
5^th May	Bracorina to Tarbet, Loch Morar to Loch Nevis.			Parked at the road-end on the north shore of Loch Morar. Followed the superb coastal path east, past various farmstead ruins, to Glen Tarbet. Short ascent and descent to Loch Nevis, meeting various people from a small cruise ship moored in the bay. Returned on the outward route. Breezy but mostly dry and pleasant with short spells of light drizzle to end.
12^th May	Croit Bheinn & Beinn Gaire, Kinlochmoidart.	G2	G153	Walked the track up Glen Moidart and visited the clearance townships of Inchrory, Assary and Ulgary. Continued up into Glen Gluitanen to climb Croit Bheinn. Excellent views of surrounding hills from this summit. Returned over Beinn Gaire and descended the Sron Dubh an Eilich ridge to the track back. Sunny day with lots of blue sky. Rugged walk with late finish.
19^th May	Uamh Bheag, Glen Artney.	G1	G154	Parked at the church and did an anti-clockwise circuit of hills including Am Beannan, Meall Clachach, Uamh Bheag, Uamh Mhor and Beinn Odhar. Visited the twin 664m tops of Uamh Bheag and the lesser top with the trig. The Uamh Mhor detour included a visit to a huge, boulder-filled cleft in the hillside where a big fox ran to earth on our arrival. Warm, sunny start with a strong breeze. Duller later but dry all day with good visibility. Visited the church which had been prepared for the marriage of Richard & Holly on the following Monday.
26^th May	Peanmeanach bothy and clearance township, Ardnish peninsula.			Parked near Polnish on the Road to the Isles and walked the scenic footpath over the hill to the township. Visited the bothy, explored the ruins and beach then continued to Feorlindhu and Glasnacardoch townships. Returned on the outward route. Very hot and sunny day with light breeze. Met various people walking in, walking out or camping at the site.
2^nd June	Red Point to Craig Bothy, Torridon.			Coastal walk along the shore of Loch Torridon. Visited the two beaches near Redpoint Farm and the derelict fishing cottages on the second beach. Walked inland at Coire na h-Uamha to visit a Neolithic rock shelter with shell midden. Walked from Craig towards the shore to investigate other structures shown on the map. Presumably these scattered dwellings were Craig township. Lunched in the shade of the trees outside Craig Bothy then returned on the outward route. Sweltering hot day with hazy offshore views. Had ice creams whilst exploring Gairloch before returning home.
9^th June	Meall nan Damh & Glas Bheinn, Ardgour.	G2	G156	Parked just over the Callop river bridge and walked the track south to cross the river above the forestry. Ascended the Sron Meall nan Damh ridge to the 722m top then continued east along the high ground. Visited the main 723m top and nearby cairn. Descended to the Glas Bhealach to climb Glas Bheinn, visiting the trig and true 636m top. Descended north-west then west to a track through the forest and the outward track. Hot, sunny day with a thunderstorm to finish.
16^th June	Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Eighe.			Visit to the wreckage of Avro Lancaster TX264. Parked in Glen Torridon and walked the path between Liathach and Beinn Eighe. Impressive approach to the coire with a massive waterfall at the lochan outflow. Rainy day but dry weather whilst up on the Triple Buttress crag apron. Saw a fawn playing dead whilst its mother grazed higher up the hill. Met many people on the return doing the Celtman Triathlon.
30^th June	Sandaig, Glenelg.			Visited the site where Gavin Maxwell lived with his otters, as documented in his book “Ring of Bright Water”. He called the house Camusfearna but nothing remains of it now. Boulders mark the burial plots of Gavin Maxwell and Edal the otter. Sweltering hot day with bright sunshine.
7^th July	Sgorr Craobh a’ Chaorainn, Ardgour.	C1	C180	Parked near Callop and followed the track to the foot of the Sron Feith nan Con ridge whilst under constant cleg attack. Climbed to the lesser summit of Meall na Cuartaige then onwards to the main top. Returned to the intervening bealach and descended south-east to the outward path, higher up the glen. Hot sticky day with plenty of sun.
14^th July	The Stob (Meall na Frean), Braes of Balquhidder.	G1	G157	Clockwise circuit starting and finishing near the Monachyle Mhor Hotel. Walked the track up the Monachyle Glen then followed a forest firebreak to reach the high ground around Meall Gainmheineach. Continued to The Stob then returned southwards over Stob Caol and down Coire Bheathag. Horrendous tramp through high bracken before reaching the road. Hot, sticky day with hazy views of distant hills.
21^st July	Ben Macdui.			Clockwise circuit from the Linn of Dee. Approached from the south via the Sron Riach ridge and returned via Loch Etchachan and Glen Derry. Met a dozen reindeer shortly after leaving the summit. Warm day with all tops clear of cloud.
18^th August	Beinn Edra, Trotternish Ridge, Skye.			Parked at the cemetery above the Uig Hotel and walked the road up through the “Fairy Glen”. Continued on the track to a gate then took a compass bearing to the footbridge at 43214-62150. Followed the river to the end of the dyke/footpath which led directly to Bealach a’ Mhoramhain. Headed north over Beinn Edra and along the ridge to Bealach Uige then descended south-west to the track and road back. Windy day with hazy distant views and amazingly cold for August.
25^th August	Creag Mhor Thollaidh, Poolewe.			Parked south of Poolewe and followed the Slatterdale path for about 1.5 km. Rising leftwards, a wide grassy ramp offered a route through the crags at a comfortable gradient. Visited the north top for views over Poolewe then continued south over the main top and past two lochans to return to the outward path. Traversed eastwards here for pictures of Loch Maree then returned to the path for the walk back. Dull and overcast but sunny later. Pleasant walk on a craggy hill.
1^st September	Sgurr Eireagoraidh, Mallaig.			Walked the path from Glasnacardoch to Loch an Nostarie then continued east to Loch Eireagoraidh. Visited the ruins of Eireagoraidh township then climbed north and west to the small summit cairn. Returned mostly on the outward route but took the alternative path to the north of Beinn nan Caorach. Unfortunately, this path had been badly damaged by work to install a water supply from Loch Eireagoraidh and was not pretty. Cool day with occasional drizzle and mostly limited visibility on the high ground.
8^th September	An Garbh Choire refuge, Cairngorms.			Parked at Loch Morlich and walked the track to Rothiemurchus Lodge. Continued on the path to the Allt Druidh and followed the Lairig Ghru past the Pools of Dee and into the vast coire. The refuge was recently re-built and is in pristine condition. Returned on the outward route. Warm, sunny day with light breeze.
15^th September	Meikle Pap, near Lochnagar.			Walked the direct route from Spittal of Glenmuick, past the memorial to Bill Stuart who died rock climbing on Lochnagar in 1953. Chose this walk for views of Lochnagar’s north-east coire which have been obscured by poor weather on previous visits. Clear, sunny day with cool breeze. Visited Ballater Station for coffee prior to the walk – rebuilt after the fire.
22^nd September	The Stuic & Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach, near Lochnagar.			The main purpose of this walk was to see Lochnagar from the opposite side to last week including the impressive north-west coire. Parked at Keiloch (Invercauld) and visited the old Brig o’ Dee, built around 1752 as part of the military road network. Followed pleasant forest tracks through the Balmoral Estate to the footbridge and waterfalls over the Garbh Allt in Ballochbuie Forest. Continued on the track up the Feindallacher Burn to ascend Carn an t-Sagairt Beag and The Stuic. Made a short easy detour to the nearby Munro: Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach then returned on the outward route. Sunny day with a cold breeze and a short spell of light drizzle. Snow visible on a distant hill in the northern Cairngorms.
29^th September	“The Vat”, Muir of Dinnet & Glen Tanar.			Two walks, a few miles apart, between Ballater and Aboyne. Started at the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve with a walk to the geological feature known as “The Vat” followed by a walk to the Celtic Cross on Loch Kinord. Drove to Glen Tanar and did a 5-mile circuit of the woodland there, past St. Lesmo’s chapel where a wedding was in progress. Sunny day with plenty of blue sky.
6^th October	Meall a’ Ghlas-Leothaid, Flowerdale Forest.			Parked at the Red Stable (painted green) on the Gairloch road. Commenced a clockwise circuit on the track around the hill but then diverted northwards to the bealach separating the southern-most top. Climbed this latter top then followed the ridge northwards over three more tops. The summit had a trig-like structure in place with a view indicator on top. Returned a short distance from the fourth top to locate a descent route south-west through trees within a broad gully. Re-joined the circular path on the shore of Loch Bad an Sgalaig to return to the start. Sunny day with a cool breeze and short, light rain shower near the end.
14^th October	Meall Tarsuinn & The Scurran, Sma’ Glen.			Followed the River Almond west then, when the hillside gradient eased, proceeded south to the bealach below Meall Tarsuinn. Climbed this latter hill then returned to the bealach to climb The Scurran. Proceeded over the 553m top, the main (un-named) 619m top and passed the immense cairn to The Scurran at 544m. Descended south, then south-east, to use a short section of the old military road before joining the main road back. Sunny day with plenty of blue sky.
20^th October	Shelter Stone, Cairngorms.			Clockwise circular walk from the Cairngorm ski centre. Ascended the Fiacaill a’ Choire Chais ridge then descended Coire Raibeirt to Loch Avon. Visited the Shelter Stone then proceeded westwards, climbing the coire headwall to reach the Feith Buidhe. Continued to the south of Lochan Buidhe then joined the path which leads northwards over the Miadan Creag an Leth-choin. Mostly sunny day with strong wind on the initial ascent. Cold tail-wind after Lochan Buidhe with the walk completed just before dark.
3^rd November	Craiggowrie & Creagan Gorm, Glen More, Aviemore.			Clockwise circuit of the ridge extending north-west from the previously visited Corbett Meall a’ Bhuachaille. Parked at Loch Morlich and walked the track north to Badaguish Outdoor Centre. Continued on a forest track to point 94913-12788 where a path (shown as a wall on the map) gave a route through to the open hill. Walked the ridge south-east then descended Coire Chondlaich for refreshments in the visitor centre café. Pleasant return on the old logging way footpath parallel to the road. Horrendously windy on the high ground but none of the forecast rain.
10^th November	Carn an Tuirc & Cairn of Claise, Braemar.			Clockwise circuit of two Munros climbed 12 years previously. Main aim of the walk was to get a look at Coire Loch Kander from above. Parked at Sean Spittal Bridge and followed the path eastwards past two substantial shieling sites. Climbed Carn an Tuirc then followed a compass bearing to Coire Loch Kander. Lochan visible but top of the crags obscured by cloud. Continued over Cairn of Claise then descended a wide ridge to climb the outlier Sron na Gaoithe. Good viewpoint but light was fading. Returned to the path for the final descent. Cool, sunny start with blue skies but thin cloud and occasional light drizzle higher up.
17^th November	Maol Chinn-dearg, South Glen Shiel Ridge, Kintail.			Fine, sunny day in spectacular scenery. Clockwise circuit of Coire a’ Chuil Droma Beag taking in the repeat Munro Maol Chinn-dearg, previously climbed 13 years ago. Excellent stalker’s path on the ascent. Descended from neighbouring peak Sgurr Coire na Feinne, thus completing two fine ridges.
24^th November	Carn a’ Gheoidh, Glen Shee, Braemar.			Repeat Munro, previously climbed from the Glen Shee ski area. Parked near Spittal of Glenshee and followed the track north over Carn Mor to the foot of the hill. Ascended from there and returned on the outward route. Increasingly wintry towards the end of the track with snow underfoot and a few drifts suggesting there was previously better cover. Stopped at the shooting hut on Carn Mor on the return for food and drink.
1^st December	Carn Liath, Inverey, Braemar.			Parked in Inverey and walked the road a short distance west to locate the forest track which led, after 4 miles, to the summit. Stopped at Creag a’ Chait to search for the Colonel’s Cave marked on the map. No obvious cave found, just a possible shelter under a large boulder. Continued over Carn na Moine to the summit then returned on the lower track down the Allt Cristie Beag. Sunny start but clouded over a bit towards the top.
8^th December	Cow Hill & Dun Deardail Fort, Glen Nevis.			Climbed Cow Hill from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre using the old Peat Track. Returned to the West Highland Way and followed it to the hill fort. Short walk for a short, winter’s day. Much drier than expected from the forecast.
22^nd December	Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Glen More, Aviemore.			Repeat Corbett climbed as part of a walk of the entire ridge. Parked by Loch Morlich then followed a track north through Badaguish to a footpath up onto Craiggowrie. Followed the ridge path over Creagan Gorm to Meall a’ Bhuachaille then descended to Ryvoan Bothy and Lochan Uaine. Returned past Glenmore Lodge on the “Old Logging Way” footpath. Dry day but misty on the high ground.
29^th December	Loch Oich circuit, Invergarry.			Parked at Glengarry Community Hall and used the nearby River Garry footbridge to join the Great Glen Way south-bound. Crossed the North Laggan swing-bridge over the canal to join the Wade military road and disused rail-bed up the south-eastern shore of the loch. Stopped briefly at the boarded-up 18^th-century cottage at Leitirfearn. Crossed the swing-bridge at Aberchalder to visit the old Bridge of Oich then continued on forest tracks back to Invergarry. Mild day with dry weather.

2019
5th January	An Groban, Gairloch.			A very pleasant short walk for a short winter’s day. Parked at the cemetery and took the path from there to Flowerdale House. Continued on the way-marked “waterfall walk” past the waterfall and up to a ruined structure on the hillside. A feint path continued from here all the way to the summit cairn. Returned on this outward route to a footbridge just above the waterfall then continued on this side of the river to the “Blind piper of Gairloch” monument. Diverted just beyond here onto the way-marked “harbour path” and followed it to The Old Inn and the road back to the car. Cloudy and overcast but dry.
12^th January	Poolewe to Kernsary circuit.			A tame walk for a short, wet and windy day. Parked at Inverewe Gardens and followed the footpath out along the north shore of Loch Kernsary. Crossed the river at Kernsary then returned on the Inveran track. Visited the old burial ground and Pictish Stone in Poolewe.
19^th January	Carn na Drochaide, Inverey.			Parked in Inverey and walked the track up Glen Ey. Visited the Colonel’s Bed (Colonel Farquharson’s sanctuary in a ravine) and various township and farmstead ruins. Crossed the Ey Burn half way up the glen and made for a hillside track which started just past further ruins. The track ascended towards a bealach which gave access to the wide summit ridge. Descended north-west from the summit to locate a track which followed the Corriemulzie Burn back to the road and a short walk back to the car. Cold, but very pleasant day with a thin covering of snow. Encountered a cloud inversion towards the summit with various hills and radio masts protruding through a 360º blanket of cloud.
26^th January	Loch Faskally circuit, Pitlochry.			Parked at Loch Dunmore in Faskally Wood. Followed forest paths to the Clunie footbridge then continued south to visit the Faskally dam. Returned to the footbridge then walked the minor road past the Priest’s Stone to the Linn of Tummel and the Coronation footbridge. Crossed here to follow riverside paths along the Tummel and Garry to the footbridge north of the Garry road bridge. Crossed here then returned south on the riverside path. Rainy day with frequent dry spells.
2^nd February	Meall an t-Suidhe, Glen Nevis.			Accessed from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre via the Ben Nevis tourist path. Watched many hill-walkers going up and down the zig-zags on the western face of the Ben. Beautiful sunny day with snow at all levels.
9^th February	Gleann an t-Slugain, Braemar.			Parked at Keiloch and walked the road and tracks past Invercauld House then continued on the path up the glen. Progressed a short distance beyond the ruined shooting lodge for views out towards Beinn a’ Bhuird. Returned on a short section of track above the lodge which joined the outward path back. Pleasant day considering the very wet and windy forecast. Plenty of snow underfoot but large areas with poor coverage or bare. Plenty of snow visible on the high tops.
16^th February	Cnap Coire na Spreidhe, Northern Cairngoirms.			Repeat of walk undertaken in December 2008. Parked at the Coire na Ciste ski carpark and walked the footpath north-east past Lochan na Beinne. Ascended an un-named 737m top then followed the Sron a’ Cha-no ridge over the 1028m top to the summit plateau. Descended towards the Allt na Ciste to locate the footpath down the Creagan Dubh ridge. Windy on the tops with occasional cloud towards the Northern Corries but good visibility elsewhere. Clear view of distant Loch Etchachan from the summit.
9^th March	Meall Gorm, Inver, Braemar.			Parked on the main Deeside road at Inver then walked the minor road and tracks to the ruins of Middleton of Aberarder. Continued north-west up the Felagie Burn, passing numerous ruined dwellings, before taking a direct approach to Meall Gorm. Descended north-east to locate the track down Glen Feardar, passing Balmore and Balnoe, before re-joining the outward route. Cold, windy day with a couple of snow flurries but mostly good weather.
16^th March	Little Wyvis.			Repeat Corbett. Walked the Ben Wyvis footpath up into the Bealach Mor to climb Tom na Caillich from the south-east. Continued west then south-west to the main summit before returning northwards for a direct descent to the outward route. Overcast day with light snow showers. Very limited summit visibility.
23^rd March	Craig Fonvuick, Killiecrankie.			Parked at the Garry Bridge car park then walked up the minor road to Tenandry Church. Continued to just past Fonvuick where a superb little path led off up the hillside and around the crags. Visited a ruined farmstead with corn drying kiln then proceeded to the summit. Followed the same path north-west to descend to Balrobbie Farm and the minor road to Killiecrankie. Returned on the riverside path along the east bank of the Garry. Cool day but dry and sunny with good views from the summit cairn.
6^th April	“Secret Howff”, Cairngorms.			Mission to find the “Secret Howff” after studying satellite images of the Cairngorms. Mission accomplished. Misty day with variable snow cover depending on drift depth.
13^th April	Meall Meadhonach, Durness.			Walked the track south towards Loch Meadaidh then diverted south-east on the track to Bealach Beag and ascended the hill from there. Abandoned plans for the neighbouring hill due to a wildfire. Descended parallel to the flames and then crossed their path to return on a track which led towards Smoo Cave. Very sunny day with strong easterly wind. Visited Smoo Cave after getting changed.
20^th April	Meallan Liath, Tongue.			Limited parking so parked off-road at 55149-53719. Followed tracks and a stalker’s path south-west to climb the 502m outlier on the north-east ridge. Continued along the ridge to the main top (cairn plus spot-height) then descended south-east to the end of the outward stalker’s path. Dull day with occasional sunny spells and light rain to finish. Good views of Ben Hope and Ben Loyal. Compact hill but very craggy with mountainous feel.
27^th April	Meall Reamhar, Glen Almond.			Parked in the Sma’ Glen and walked the track a short distance west. Visited the ruined township of Craignavar (with large corn-drying kiln) then climbed the south-west ridge of the hill. Descended north-east from the trig (and small summit cairn) to a track which led down to the old military road. Used this to continue south to a bridge over the Newton Burn, built in 1730 as part of the Crieff to Dalnacardoch military road. Continued on the west bank of the burn to the outward track and the road. Rainy start to the day but mostly sunny during the walk.
4^th May	Craig Leek, Keiloch, Braemar.			Followed the track past Felagie (cottage plus ruins) to access the east ridge of Craig Leek. Visited the ruined dwellings near the foot of this ridge where horizontal sleet prevented photography. Climbed the east ridge then descended northwards to the 528m bealach. Returned on tracks down the Allt Dourie and past the estate houses and kennels at The Stables. Cold breezy day with varied mix of weather including sunshine, sleet and snow.
11^th May	Beinn Airigh Charr, Poolewe.	C1	C181	Followed the track past Inveran to just beyond the Inveran River where a footpath led south-east over the Slios Dubh. Turned eastwards after a short section of track onto a stalker’s path which led into Coire nan Dearcag and up to a high bealach. Continued to the summit via a second (669m) bealach. Returned on the outward route. Clear, sunny day with fantastic views from the summit.
18^th May	Beinn Eilde, Laggan.			Walked the track past Gallovie Farm to the Falls of Pattack. After visiting the falls, continued on the river-side track to the confluence with the Allt Beinn Eilde. Crossed the river here and climbed the wide south-west ridge of the hill. Continued northwards to the final top then descended north-west to the outward track. Cool, rainy day with low cloud on the neighbouring hills. Saw a fox on the southern slopes of the hill.
25^th May	Dunbeath Strath, Caithness.			Parked at Dunbeath Mill and walked the path up the Dunbeath Water. Viewed the site of an old monastery, visited the broch of Dun Beath then crossed the river to visit an old farmstead. Returned to the path and followed it up to Creag an Fhithich, also known as the “Prisoner’s Leap”. Joined the nearby track to continue beyond Loedebest to the white-walled cemetery, visiting numerous clearance ruins and two corn-drying kilns. Walked north from the cemetery to Cnoc na Maranaich and its two Stone Age burial cairns and Bronze Age standing stone. Returned south-east to visit two further burial cairns at Loedebest before continuing back on the outward route. Mostly dry day with bright spells.
1^st June	Beinn Iadain & Beinn na h-Uamha, Morvern.			Parked at the Aoineadh Mòr (Inniemore) township car park by Loch Arienas. Walked the road to Kinloch then the track up Coire an Tuim. Climbed Beinn Iadain via the north-west ridge then descended to the east of the southern crags. Continued across the moorland to the wide, northern ridge of the second hill and ascended it on a rising traverse leftwards through the crags. Visited the summit cairn then continued west and north along the top of the crags. At the end of the ridge descended west down the Allt Sleaghach to the road. Dull day but dry with good visibility.
15^th June	Ben Hutig, Tongue.			Parked at the small Achininver Beach parking area uphill from the bridge over the Strath Melness Burn. Crossed the bridge then took the track opposite as far as Loch na h-Uamhachd. Skirted around the north of the loch then made a direct approach to the summit trig and stone shelters. Continued northwards along the wide ridge for 1km to take in the views from the cairn there then returned to the trig. Descended south-east to a track which led to the road at West Strathan. Cool, breezy day but dry with sun later.
29^th June	Sithean Mor, Arisaig.			Parked just east of Beasdale Station on the Road to the Isles. Followed the path up Glen Beasdale to climb the hill from the south-east. Descended west from the summit to join the path down the Borrodale Burn. Followed this back to the road, a mile or so west of the start. Hot day with hazy views of distant hills.
6^th July	Ben Tianavaig, Portree, Skye.			Prominent hill opposite the Aros Centre, Portree. Started on the shore of Tianavaig Bay, taking a footpath which ran between the houses and up the south ridge of the hill. Continued northwards to outflank the crags then turned south-east to descend An Ceam Dubh down to sea-level. Returned on a coastal path which led back to the start. Overcast day with cool breeze.
14^th July	Meall Dubh, Sma’ Glen.			Clockwise circuit of 2 corries on the southern side of Glen Almond. Climbed the Creag Dubh ridge of Coire Cruinn to reach Meall Dubh then continued around Coire na Coinnich to the 745m top. Descended Sron na Chaorainn to the footbridges below and returned on the main track. Saw a couple of lizards, a few deer and several mountain hares. Hot, sunny day.
21^st July	Creag nan Gabhar, Braemar.			Repeat Corbett. Short walk from Alltamhait in Glen Clunie, south of Braemar. Followed the pleasant little path up the Allt a’ Mhaide, past a few shielings, to the bealach. Climbed the hill from here then returned on the outward route. Dull day, cold on the plateau with reasonable views of distant hills. Saw a few mountain hares.
28^th July	An Lean-Charn, Loch Eriboll, Sutherland.			Rugged hill climbed from sea-level in sweltering heat. Horse flies biting all the way there and back. Great day out but hard work. Followed a track south under the crags of Creag na Faoilinn then turned east and north to climb this outlier. Continued roughly eastwards past several lochans to the summit cairn of An Lean-Charn. Returned on a line a little south of the outward route to avoid undulating terrain and patches of bracken. Saw a ptarmigan, a stag and a couple of frogs.
17^th August	Cnoc an Fhreiceadain & Ben Tongue, Coldbackie, Sutherland.			Followed the footpath south from the telephone box in Coldbackie to An Dubh-loch. Continued north-west to the trig on the Cnoc then south-west to the cairn (and radio mast) on Ben Tongue. Returned towards the Cnoc before descending north-east under its crags to the outward path. Visited the beach before returning to the car. Short walk for a rainy day which actually turned out dry, warm and sunny.
24^th August	Deadh Choimhead, Glen Lonan, Taynuilt.			Left the road near Clachadubh on a track which forded the river and continued up through the forest. Emerged at a crag, forcing a diversion leftwards, with easier ground ahead bypassing other crags. Summit trig point apparently shattered by a lightning strike. Returned on the outward route. Warm day with sunny intervals. Short walk left time for coffee and cake in the Robin’s Nest Tearoom in Taynuilt village.
31^st August	Creag Dhubh, Gleann Eanaich.			Parked at Whitewell and walked the tracks and paths past Lochan Deo, Loch an Eilein and Loch Gamhna to the bothy at 88393-05612. Failed to locate the hill path here so tramped through horrendous undergrowth then deep heather to reach Clach Mhic Cailein (The Argyll Stone). Continued northwards over Creag Dhubh and Cadha Mor then descended east into Gleann Eanaich and the track back. Strenuous day with heavy rain and very wet clothes.
14^th September	Creag nam Ban & Sgor an h-Iolaire, Deeside.			Parked near the entrance to Dalraddie House on the south Deeside road. Walked a track south-west then followed the forest edge south-east to join an indistinct path which defied the map and led onto the bealach. Proceeded north to Creag nam Ban (with 4 cairns), reportedly the place of witch burnings in the C16th and Kitty Rankine in 1603. Continued south along the ridge to the second summit, passing a few more cairns on the way. Descended to the ruined croft at Camlet then followed the track down Glen Girnock to the road. Dry day but very breezy on the ridge.
21^st September	Crow Craigies, Jock’s Road, Braemar.			Walked Jock’s Road from Auchallater Farm, past Loch Callater, and up to its highest point on Crow Craigies (3018 feet). Returned on the outward route. Warm, sunny day with a strong breeze.
28^th September	Creag nan Eildeag, Glen Lyon.			Parked just south of Bridge of Balgie then followed the track past Meggernie Outdoor Centre to Roroyere farm. Walked a track south for 0.5km to a small path which led westwards to the Praying Hands of Mary rock formation. Continued from here up the east ridge of the hill to the twin tops. Descended southwards towards the bealach then down into Gleann Da-Eig to cross the river and join the track. Returned on the track past several shieling sites which seemed to consist of more dwellings than shielings. Dry day with sunny intervals.
5^th October	Beinn Stumanadh, Loch Loyal, Sutherland.			Parked at the northern end of Loch Loyal and followed the path to Achnanclach bothy. Continued on an ATV track into Coire Mor and up the side of Sron Ruadh. Followed the ridge from this latter top to the summit trig then descended in a north-westerly direction to return to the outward track. Dull, dry day with strong wind on the high ground. Visited the partially robbed-out burial cairn by the path along the loch.
19^th October	Glas Maol & Creag Leacach.			Repeat Munros south of Braemar near the Glenshee Ski Resort. Walked a circular route approaching Glas Maol up the Leacann Dubh ridge and over Meall Odhar. Continued south along the ridge over Creag Leacach, turning westwards and descending from the 716m bealach. A very windy day with occasional light rain but with reasonable visibility most of the time.
2^nd November	Gleann Da Ghob, Fearnan.			Rainy day walk. Planned to walk the track from Boreland near Fearnan to the shieling sites up in the glen. Navigational error resulted in having to climb rugged terrain through woodland to reach the open hillside above. Located the shieling sites too late to spend any time there but successfully returned on the track intended for the outward route. Good views of Loch Tay and the hills of lower Glen Lyon.
9^th November	Beinn Ceannabeinne, Durness.			Second attempt at this hill after being driven off by the wildfire in April. Took the same approach track as last time and climbed the hill from south to north. Re-joined the main road east of Sangobeg then walked the tarmac back to Durness. Pleasant day, cool and almost entirely dry.
23^rd November	Ben Hiel, Loch Loyal, Sutherland.			Parked at the north end of Loch Loyal and walked south-west into the coire between Creag Dhubh and Ben Hiel. Followed the south-east ridge to the small cairn marking the summit. Returned on the outward route. No paths or tracks but made use of ATV tyre marks to alleviate the rugged terrain. Dry afternoon but cloud on the hill.
30^th November	Ben Earb, Spittal of Glenshee.			Walked a short section of the Cateran Trail from Spittal of Glenshee to An Lairig. Followed the ridge from there to the trig and 802m summit. Descended the south ridge to visit the shieling site below Creag Bhreac then followed the Cateran Trail back to the car. Superb winter’s day: cold, no wind, sunny with good visibility. Giant portrait of poet Hamish Henderson visible on nearby hillside to commemorate his birthday centenary. Not pretty.