The Munro, Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, was visible from my accommodation in Glencoe Village so I set out from the village, crossed the bridge over the River Coe, and walked south-east along the single track unclassified road towards the Clachaig Inn.
There was a poorly painted sign indicating the route for the Pap of Glencoe which I ignored, a mistake.
I later realised my error and took the next opportunity to leave the road to gain the Pap of Glencoe path. On passing through an unlocked gate I ascended across rough vegetation, and later a stock fence, to reach the path.
It was rough and eroded and at the split I took the right fork. The condition of the path continued to deteriorate as I climbed through stones and scree, avoiding several snow patches.
Eventually I crossed a small section of snow to reach Sgorr nam Fiannaidh’s West Ridge. An easy walk over a mixture of vegetation, stone and snow led to the summit of Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, marked by a dilapidated trig point surrounded by a cairn.
I sat at the summit for an extended break and was later joined by a chap who had completed the Aonach Eagach Ridge setting out from the A82 in Glen Coe an hour after me. I returned to the path and remained on it until I reached the unclassified road south-east of Glencoe Village. It was then a short walk back to my accommodation.
- Time taken – 6 hours.
- Distance – 12.25 kilometres.
- Height climbed – 1035 metres.