Ben Tee with Sron a'Choire Ghairbh and Meall na Teanga
Distance : 19km, ascent : 1675m
Park at Kilfinnan, then walk back along the road for 500m to the forest. Follow the edge of the forest up steep tussocky ground. As the ground levels, it becomes wetter, and it takes a while before the ground steepens. The view up to Coire Glas will keep you going and as height is gained, the ground underfoot starts to dry out. Fine view's from Ben Tee's summit. Head west-south-west, down steep ground and the watershed will be quickly reached. There are two obvious routes up Meall a'Choire Ghlais - an easy long arm on the right or a more direct rugged spur on the left. Once up, it's a fair walk to the first cairn on Meall a'Choire Ghlais, followed by a pleasant stroll to Sron a'Choire Ghairbh. Continue over Meall na Teanga and return to Kilfinnan as described on the left.
Sron a'Choire Ghairbh and Meall na Teanga from the south
Distance : 17.5km, ascent : 1325m
To head in from the south, you'll need to drive from the Commando Memorial to Gairlochy on the Caledonian Canal, then head north-east for 6km to Clunes and a further 2km along the Dark Mile to the waterfall Eas Chia-aig. A path heads up the eastern side of the Abhainn Chia-aig, joins a track through the forest to a large gate in a deer fence. More open ground thereafter, an enjoyable walk is had along the track, then path, to cross the river and reach the ruin of Fedden. Across the burn again, pathless ground is acsended relentlessly straight up to the summit of Sron a'Choire Ghairbh. Continue to Meall na Teanga as detailed in the main route, then head south-west down to a bealach and up to Meall Coire Lochain. Follow the crest along Meall Odhar, then drop down to the track and return to Eas Chia-aig.
Loch Lochy Munros race route
Distance : 21km, ascent : 1325m
Similar to the route above, but in reverse, the Loch Lochay race is new for 2009. Starting at the waterfall, the route travels along the Dark Mile, then heads up the track into Gleann Cia-aig and up to the ruin of Fedden. Up to Sron a'Choire Gairbh, over to Meall na Teanga and Meall Odhar, then down and back through the glen, past the start and to Achnacarry Hall. More details on
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