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Has anyone done Beinn Liath Mhor from the north, rather than the usual approach from Achnashellach? 

I can see there is a path marked on the OS map from the Ling Hut towards Coire Grannda at the west end of Beinn Liath Mhor. Is there a sensible way up from there? 

Yes, it's pretty easy to get up onto the summit from there.

Presumably it is just a question of picking the most attractive looking line? 

Yes, it's mostly just scree.

And there I was hoping for solid rock ...

Yes, it's fine, a bit stony, but less loose scree than the normal route. You can make a nice round over Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine: there is a straightforward grassy descent from the first col heading east from the summit of BLM to the eastern outflow from Lochan Uaine. 

Yep, it's a reasonable approach, stony on top.

Nice to add Sgor nan Lochain Uaine.

Doubt you'll be able to walk on the intervening lochans like we did mind you.

https://kinleyhazel.wordpress.com/2009/01/02/beinn-liath-mhor-and-sgorr-nan...

I did Beinn Liath Mhor and Sgorr Ruadh from the Ling Hut in 1995. I remember the approach was like walking across a giant sponge! 

Thank you. I shall consider that option. It may depend on circumstances on the day, but circuits and rounds are always more satisfying than simple out-and-backs. 

Thank you. What a marvellous day you had!

Looking at the map, I did wonder if that might be the case!