Glenfinnan - Scotland's Hills

After spending a week at Doune on Knoydart in sunny weather the forecast was for another fine day so after returning to Mallaig by boat I drove east along the A830 Fort William Road to the parking area just west of the bridge over the Allt an Utha, west of Glenfinnan.

I crossed the road and commenced the ascent of Sgurr a’ Mhuidhe initially on vegetation that was recovering from being dug up during the construction of a hydro dam to the north.

Route up hillside of Sgurr a' Mhuidhe — Route up hillside of Sgurr a’ Mhuidhe

Later I left this area, crossed some rough vegetation then higher up rockier ground then the gradient eased before reaching the summit of Sgurr a’ Mhuidhe.

Hillside of Sgurr a' Mhuidhe became a bit rockier — Hillside of Sgurr a’ Mhuidhe became a bit rockier

There were several possible high points including a small cairn which I visited but I was unable to say which was the true summit of this Hump. After a break at the top I returned roughly by the ascent route.

Lochan Sgurr a' Mhuidhe. Graham, Geal-charn beyond — Lochan Sgurr a’ Mhuidhe. Graham, Geal-charn beyond

Loch Eilt. Isles of Eigg and Rum in the distance

Sgurr an Utha. Sgurr nan Coireachan beyond

Time taken – 2.25 hours.
Distance – 4 kilometres.
Height climbed – 445 metres.