When: Sunday 16 June 2019
Bus Stop: Loch a’ Bhraoin (NH 162 760)
Pick up times: Elgin (07:00); Forres (07:20); Nairn (7:40); Inverness (08:00)
Est. time of arrival: 09:30
Time of departure: 17:30
Cost: £15.00 pp
The Fannichs lie between Loch Fannich and the A835 Garve to Ullapool road. There are plenty of Munros, Corbetts and Grahams in the area, so there is plenty of choice for all abilities. There is even the Corrieshalloch Gorge, with the Falls of Measach. The bus will park at Loch a’ Bhraoin for the day and drop-offs can be made along the way as usual. On the homeward journey, there will be a refreshment stop at the Inchbae Lodge Inn.
Some suggestions include:
- Fom Loch a’Bhraoin: Beinn Bheag and Groban (Grahams); Creag Rainich (Corbett); A’Chailleach and Sgurr Breac (Munros); Meall a’Chrasgaidh, Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Sgurr nan Each (Munros)
- From Braemore junction: Beinn Enaiglair (Corbett); Corrieshalloch Gorge plus Lael Forest
- From Loch Droma: An Colieachan and Meal Gorm (Munros); Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich and Sgurr Mor (Munros); Cona’ Mheall and Beinn Dearg (Munros)
- From Loch Glascarnoch: Am Faochagach (Munro) Beinn Liath a’Ghiubhais (Corbett); An Coileachan and Meall Gorm (Munros)
Be aware that a hydro scheme is under construction on the watercourse flowing out of Loch a Bhraoin. Access should still be possible over the usual footbridge. If you want to know more about the hydro scheme then have a look at the various documents on the Highland Council’s planning portal (search for 18/02458/FUL)
Contact Gordon Eccleston by 21:00 on Wednesday 12 June to book a seat.