No one, except perhaps a windfarm developer or a grouse botherer, would claim the Monadhliath were Scotland's most promising mountains. Sprawling soggily over almost an entire OS Landranger map sheet, the area's chief distinction for hill fans is arguably its empty spaciousness. On its southern fringe however the land tilts up into a series of bigger and more attractive hills. Combining easy access and wide horizons, this round of the three Munros above Newtonmore is an enjoyable moorland stride with a remote feel. Though a fairly big circuit, it's not too taxing underfoot, making it a reasonably achievable day.
