Meall Corranaich, 1069m and Meall a' Choire Leith, 926m
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Date: 14/7/1977 |
Tops and Munros |
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Companions: Anne |
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Distance: 10km | |
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Climbing: 650m | |
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Weather: bright sunshine, but very windy | |
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Munro Tally: M81-82, T137-138 | |
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After climbing Beinn Achaladair the previous day, we were looking for a relatively easy day, en route for Edinburgh. These 2 Munros were a prime target, as the starting point was at 550m above sea level at the high point of the road ove to Geln Lyon, beyond the Ben Lawers visitor centre. As anticipated, it was a straightforward ascent up a broad ridge to Meall Corranaich. The only problem was a very strong wind. Anne decided to return to the car, while I continued on to Meall a' Choire Leith - another unassuming mountain. A steep and rapid descent into Gleann Da-Eig, then a very boggy walk soon brought me back to the start of the walk. | |
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Meall Corranaich Meall Corranaich from the cairn by the roadside at the start of the walk. The route of ascent was up the broad ridge on the right. I then continued along the skyline to Meall a' Choire Leith, off the picture to the left. | ||||
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Ben Lawers Looking southeast from the flat summit of Meall a' Choire Leith to (from left to right) An Stuc, Ben Lawers, Beinn Ghlas and Meall Corranaich. |
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To see an OS 1:50000 map of this mountain, click here
To see a road map of the area around this mountain, click here | |||
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