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Two Loch Monar munros solo April 2022

Sgùrr a Chaorachain (peak of the torrent) 1053m and Sgurr Choinnich (mossy peak) 999m. 22km, 13:00hr
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  • Just arrived at Achnashellach railway station, getting the Brompton ready

    Just arrived at Achnashellach railway station, getting the Brompton ready

  • The long walk  in, the road goes around Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean

    The long walk in, the road goes around Sgùrr nan Ceannaichean

  • Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Sgùrr Choinich looming in the distance

    Sgùrr a' Chaorachain and Sgùrr Choinich looming in the distance

    Seen from Cona Mheallain

  • Planning the ascent route

    Planning the ascent route

    I decided to ascend diagonally above the burn with the many waterfalls where it seemed more grassy (and it did turn out that way)

  • Close up of the slope I ascended

    Close up of the slope I ascended

    The grass gave welcome support for my hiking poles

  • The top one of a row of waterfalls along the grassy slope of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain

    The top one of a row of waterfalls along the grassy slope of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain

  • Sgurr nan Ceannaichean, Moruisg, Carn Gorm and other mountains along Pollan Buidhe

    Sgurr nan Ceannaichean, Moruisg, Carn Gorm and other mountains along Pollan Buidhe

    Clearly visible path along the foot of the mountains that I walked till the hollow just right of the middle of the photo, from where I started the ascent of Sgurr a' Chaorachain

  • Visible on the horizon Fuar Tholl, Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgurr Dubh and beyond that Beinn Eighe

    Visible on the horizon Fuar Tholl, Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgurr Dubh and beyond that Beinn Eighe

  • Maoile Lunndiadh

    Maoile Lunndiadh

  • Bidean an Eòin Deirg and Lochan Gaineamhach

    Bidean an Eòin Deirg and Lochan Gaineamhach

  • Sgùrr Choinnic

    Sgùrr Choinnic

  • To reach Sgùrr Choinnich first the Bealach Coire Choinnich has to be negotiated

    To reach Sgùrr Choinnich first the Bealach Coire Choinnich has to be negotiated

  • The ridge of Sgurr Choinnich

    The ridge of Sgurr Choinnich

  • Contours

    Contours

  • The west slope of Sgurr na Combhaire catching the sunlight

    The west slope of Sgurr na Combhaire catching the sunlight

    Meall Mòr in the background and Loch Monar (invisible) behind the spur

  • Looking back to Sgùrr a Chaorachain

    Looking back to Sgùrr a Chaorachain

    One hour before the sun would set, time to get down quickly and find a spot to pitch the tent

  • I pitched my tent in the bealach; Beinn Tharsuinn in the background

    I pitched my tent in the bealach; Beinn Tharsuinn in the background

    Bealach Bhearnais

  • Just before sunrise

    Just before sunrise

  • Moonset

    Moonset

    Moon above Meall Mòr

  • Play of clouds forming and dissolving

    Play of clouds forming and dissolving

  • Sgùrr Chòinnich in early morning

    Sgùrr Chòinnich in early morning

  • Beinn Tharsuinn

    Beinn Tharsuinn

  • Sgùrr na Feartaig with the stalker's path

    Sgùrr na Feartaig with the stalker's path

    Path just left of middle, halfway the mountain

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    Contours
    The west slope of Sgurr na Combhaire catching the sunlight
    Looking back to Sgùrr a Chaorachain