Alternative routes, splitting the main route into 2 or more shorter outings
Sgiath Chuill, Meall Glas and Beinn nan Imirean from Glen Lochay
Distance : 20km, ascent : 1385m
If including Beinn nan Imirean, then after having bagged Sgiath Chuil and reached Meall Glas aim south-west, and drop to the bealach. Climb Beinn nan Imirean, then head north and drop to the top of a loose track (not marked on the Landranger map). Follow the track down into Glen Lochay. This track crosses the River Lochay and follows its north bank back to the start.
Ben Challum from Strath Fillan
Distance : 11km, ascent : 975m
There are two route start possibilities. On the A82/A85, 2km east of Tyndrum, a junction is signposted with Wigwams, park just up this road, then head up apst the farm towards the wooden wigwams. Alternatively, park in a layby 1km south-east of this junction, cross the road and start up to Kirkton Farm. Once past these, cross the railway and pick up and follow a well defined, but very mucky path uphill. Ben Challum's south top is reached and a good path is followed to the large cairn on the main summit.
Creag Mhor and Beinn Heasgarnich from Glen Lochay
Distance : 21km, ascent : 1450m
In Glen Lochay from the road end, head up the hydro road for 1km and park at a track entrance near the top of the pipe. Jog along the track heading west for 5km until it crosses the Allt Batavaim. Follow the west side of this burn uphill over wet ground to aim for Sron nan Eun. From this top, follow a path to the summit of Creag Mhor and continue to Beinn Heasgarnich as described in the main route.
Return back to your car as described in the main route.
Meall nan Subh
Distance : 3km, ascent : 300m
Starting at a height of 500m, this has to be the easiest corbett peak and can easily be tagged on to the main route described on the left.
Although the road connecting Glen Lochay to Glen Lyon is a private Hydro road, there is no objection to driving up it. Starting from the highest point on the road, aim east-north-east over wet grassy ground and the summit cairn should be reached in less than half an hour. This hill is not particularly exciting and the summit may be difficult to determine in thick mist due to the numerous humps around it.