North of the Great Glen only a handful of hills breach 1100m. Being one of the few, Sgurr nan Conbhairean has a big feel; it's a grand peak too, with a summit cairn perched airily on the lip of its huge eastern corrie. Most easily accessed from the south, it makes a nice logical ridge walking circuit along with neighbouring Munro Carn Ghluasaid. A third Munro, Sail Chaorainn, can be added with a slightly messy out-and-back detour, but I'd contend that's better done as part of a huge horseshoe from the Affric side including the other biggies in the range, Mullach Fraoch Choire and A'Chralaig. Today's route is a bit more modest in ambition. 8.64 miles, 13.90 km, 1,082m ascent, 5 – 6 hours.
The Irish Government today announced the creation of a new National Park, the country's eighth. Located on the Dingle Peninsula, Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the rugged Conor Pass, the unique island of Sceilg Mhichíl, and Mount Brandon, one of...
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