Dalwhinnie Munros

A' Mharconaich, 975m, Beinn Udlamain, 1011m, and Sgairneach Mhor, 991m

Date: 11/03/84

Tops and Munros

Companions: Conan Fischer

A' Mharconaich (M) 1975m
Beinn Udlamain (M) 1011m
Sgairneach Mhor (M) 991m

Distance: 16km

Climbing: 800m

Time: 8 hours

Weather: Clear and crisp

Munro Tally: M48-50, T77-79

An early start from Edinburgh to make the most of the short winter day. As the dawn broke, we realised it was going to be a pefect, blue sky day. Our only worry was that the A9 had been cleared of snow, but that every layby was filled with the stuff. Where would be able to park? Fortunately, when we reached Drunochter, we found that the very layby we wanted to use was the only one which had been cleared of snow!

The snow was soft and deep in places, but we made good progress round this circuit of broad ridges. The views were exceptional, and we had no difficulty crossing the river as it was completely hidden under the snow blanket.

Ben Udlamain

The snowy cairn of Beinn Udlamain, the highest of the 3 Munros, and furthest back form the A9.

Beinn Udlamain summit

Ben Alder from Beinn Udlamain

Looking west from Beinn Udlamain over Loch Ericht towards the snowy massif of Ben Alder

Sgairneach Mhor

Sgairneach Mhor

Conan beside the half submerged trig point and cairn on Sgairneach Mhor.

<< route maps of the day's walk

To see an OS 1:50000 map showing A' Mharconaich, click here

To see an OS 1:50000 map centred on Beinn Udlamain, and showing Sgairneach Mhor, click here

To see a road map of the area around these mountains, click here

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Date: 11/03/84	Tops and Munros
Companions: Conan Fischer	A' Mharconaich (M) 1975m Beinn Udlamain (M) 1011m Sgairneach Mhor (M) 991m
Distance: 16km
Climbing: 800m
Time: 8 hours
Weather: Clear and crisp
Munro Tally: M48-50, T77-79
An early start from Edinburgh to make the most of the short winter day. As the dawn broke, we realised it was going to be a pefect, blue sky day. Our only worry was that the A9 had been cleared of snow, but that every layby was filled with the stuff. Where would be able to park? Fortunately, when we reached Drunochter, we found that the very layby we wanted to use was the only one which had been cleared of snow! The snow was soft and deep in places, but we made good progress round this circuit of broad ridges. The views were exceptional, and we had no difficulty crossing the river as it was completely hidden under the snow blanket.