We were dropped off by dingy in small groups at the mouth of the Finiskaig River after a boat trip up Loch Nevis from Doune on the Knoydart Peninsula where we were staying for a week. The group heading for the Corbett, Ben Aden were first off and on their way away by the time the rest of us were landed on the wet sandy beach. I was heading for the Hump, Meall a’ Choire Dhuibh, while the others were planning an ascent of the Munro, Sgurr na Ciche.
I walked west towards Eilean Tioram then climbed a path which took me across to the Carnoch Flats which were relatively dry after a spell of fine weather with only a few wet sections.
The paths, there were a couple, later joined a rough vehicle track on the south-east side of the River Carnach where the walking was easier.
This vehicle track gradually ran out and once it disappeared rather than continue to the outflow of the Allt Achadh a’ Ghlinne I climbed steadily to reach this stream at a point further east.
The going was then quite rough through vegetation and rocks with traces of a path at times. Higher up there was a bit more rock and a few gullies and it was through one of them that led to the Bealach na h-Eangair.
From there I climbed Meall a’ Choire Dhuibh where I took a break.
I then headed over to the North Top which was apparently the same height and involved a slight loss of height before gaining its summit.
I returned to the South Top and made another slight descent before climbing the Sub-Sim, Meall nan Clach Eiteag visiting a few points including the cairn.
Thereafter I headed down the gully to the Bealach na h-Eangair and returned to Loch Nevis by the outward route where we re-grouped.
The tide was a bit further in but rushing out and the first group grounded the dingy. On our turn to be uplifted we had to remove socks and boots and wade out to reach the dingy. Once everyone was on board the boat we headed back down Loch Nevis and to our accommodation at Doune.
- Time taken – 6.75 hours.
- Distance – 15 kilometres.
- Height climbed – 865 metres.