Graham, An Ruadh-mheallan, Torridon

I left my car in the small parking area on the minor Torridon to Diabaig Road north of the Bealach na Gaoithe, (grid reference NG824/592) and crossed the road to reach a path on the opposite side.

Loch a' Mhullaich and Loch Diabaigas Airde
Loch a’ Mhullaich and Loch Diabaigas Airde
An Ruadh-mheallan from start
An Ruadh-mheallan from start

It was short lived, probably used by tourists to reach a nearby rock with views of the surrounding sea and mountains.

We then worked our way through a jumble of rocks, heather and bog disturbing a few deer to reach Loch nan Tri-eileanna, passing it to the south.

Loch nan Tri-eileanan
Loch nan Tri-eileanan

More rocks and rough vegetation were crossed and led to the crossing of a small stream where we spotted a large herd of deer.

Ascent route An Ruadh-mheallan
Ascent route An Ruadh-mheallan

Progress was now easier as we headed up the south side of the stream to below An Ruadh-mheallan. From there it was a steady climb, latterly through some soft snow, onto the icy summit area where we visited a large boulder and the cairn although the former appeared the highest point of this Graham.

Baosbheinn
Baosbheinn
Beinn Alligin
Beinn Alligin
Upper Loch Torridon, Beinn Damh, Loch Damh and Ben Shieldaig
Upper Loch Torridon, Beinn Damh, Loch Damh and Ben Shieldaig
Rubha na Fearn, Applecross
Rubha na Fearn, Applecross
Red Point and The Minch
Red Point and The Minch
Towards Gairloch
Towards Gairloch

There was a cold wind here so after taking a few photos we returned by the upward route.

  • Time taken – 3.75 hours.
  • Distance – 6.75 kilometres.
  • Height climbed – 475 metres.