I was residing with friends in the west and we decided to climb the Corbetts, Beinn nan Caorach and Beinn na h-Eaglaise from Glen Arnisdale. This entailed a scenic drive across the Bealach Ratagain, through the hamlets of Glenelg and Arnisdale, to the road end at Corran where there was a small car park.
Once booted up we walked back along the tarred road for around two hundred metres then followed the vehicle track on the north side of the River Arnisdale, where the crofter was feeding his Highland cattle.
Prior to reaching the bridge over the River Arnisdale we crossed a field of rough grazing then a rusty footbridge to join the estate track on the east side of the Allt Utha. This track then zigzagged to above the Eas na Cuingid (waterfall) where we crossed the stream and commenced the ascent of Beinn nan Caorach.
It was a steady climb with a few rocks to avoid and as height was gained more snow capped hills came into view. The summit cairn was reached and here there was a cool breeze.
After taking a few photographs we descended north over some rocky ground before heading north-west to the Bealach Dhruim nam Bo. We then wandered round the head of Coire Dhruim nam Bo, avoiding the summit of Druim nam Bo, to reach the col below Beinn na h-Eaglaise.
It was another steady climb this time following the line of old metal fence posts to reach the cairn marking the summit of Beinn na h-Eaglaise. While taking in the views we spotted a white tailed eagle, unfortunately I was unable to photograph it.
We descended south-east to Beinn Bhuidhe then more steeply south to re-join the vehicle track west of the bridge over the River Arnisdale.
This track was then followed back to the start passing the Highland cattle.
- Time taken – 6.25 hours.
- Distance – 12.5 kilometres.
- Height climbed – 1090 metres.