NEW ROUTE CARD: Loch Monar Circuit

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Chaorachain (left), Lunndaidh and Loch Monar from Lurg Mhor, 3 kbThis Route Card accompanies a UKH destination article: http://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/page.php?id=3687 The Munros circling the head of Loch Monar are some of the least accessible in Scotland, stunning mountains with an inspiring back-of-beyond atmosphere. This is ideal backpacking country. For day trips though, the northern approach from Glen Carron is the quickest (and therefore most popular) way in, with the hills generally being visited in twos or threes. In contrast this route coming in from the east along remote Glen Strathfarrar is a much more considerable undertaking, but aesthetically superior. It allows a neat circuit to be made over all the major hills - five Munros and one Corbett. This extended lap of the loch can be treated either as a mega one-day challenge or a weekend expedition; either has its attractions.

27.47 miles, 44.21 km, 3,001m ascent, 16 – 20 hours. Beauly

Read more at http://www.ukhillwalking.com/logbook/r/?i=188

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