Good short day today.. Shocked to find how much had changed since last
visit in 1987 - constructed path all the way up from near the
Enterprise,which now has a "bandit" (pay and display) Good path, so a
very fast ascent to a somewhat worn summit.
The slope above Loch na Larige has been enclosed by an electric fence
for studying regrowth of vegetation, so unorthodox ascents should be
undertaken with care.
Descent by north ridge was lovely - lots of landslip features and only
a slight grassy path. Everyone else goes south along the famous ridge.
Steep bits here and there called for cunning route choice. The loch
was full for once - funny that, so no tide mark. By now the weather
had turned very fine and the light was good with clear views.
A short descent off the last top to a stashed bike to retrieve the car
from a now full car park. Such is the ease of the hill, folk were
still setting off.
A complicated hill, with a few more unvisted tops awaiting a visit.
Some of the ridges above the Lairg Breisleach are noted for a future
trip.. If I can brave the bogs.
Richard Webb