Ladhar Bheinn. Two day route (November 2014)
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Ladhar Bheinn. Two day route (November 2014)
Knoydart is still a wilderness, and reaching Ladhar Bheinn by foot from the road end is an epic undertaking. Peter Macfarlane packs for a wild overnighter.
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NG950065 The start point is 20 miles along a dead-end singletrack road at Kinloch Hourn, where you leave your vehicle in a car park run by the farm for a small fee. From here follow the path onwards by the loch. The track gets rougher but good progress can be made and the scenery is glorious beside the long and fjord-esque Loch Hourn. Rugged mountainous slopes rise all around with patches of lush greenery and ancient Scots pines to help divert you from the miles ahead. There are some ascents, including up to 100m and back down at Runival but generally the way is easy going and soon you’ll see Ladhar Bheinn as you round the lower slopes of Carn Mairi.
NG856018 The regular ascent route usually tackles Stob a Chearcaill’s ledges head-on as a tricky scramble with a good bit of exposure, but I prefer taking this side door onto the hill as I’m usually carrying camping kit and it’s easier going. Cross easy grassy slopes and take your own line up the steep grass ahead; you’ll have to use a steadying hand here and there, but the new views south down Gleann an Dubh Lochain and out to sea should delight when you stop for a rest.