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Breariach July 2020

1296m, the bridled upland. A bit of an epic 30km walk, going up to 1295m and then down again on a pathless 45 degrees slope
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  • Tun waiting for permission to get out

    Tun waiting for permission to get out

    Braeriach walk

  • Lairig Ghru

    Lairig Ghru

    Braeriach walk

  • Braeriach walk

    Braeriach walk

  • Approaching the summit of Breariach

    Approaching the summit of Breariach

  • Carn a' Mhaim in the distance and Carn Toul in the middle

    Carn a' Mhaim in the distance and Carn Toul in the middle

  • Breariach 1295m + 1.5m

    Breariach 1295m + 1.5m

    Braeriach walk

  • Breariach has some impressive crags

    Breariach has some impressive crags

    Braeriach walk

  • Sub-arctic tundra plateau

    Sub-arctic tundra plateau

    It was very chilly up there, despite the blazing sun. Tor and Tun on the horizon.

  • Looking down into Gleann Einich 800m down

    Looking down into Gleann Einich 800m down

    It took me 1.5 hours to negotiate the uneven, rocky and heathery 45 degrees slope descending from 1250m to 500m. Carn Eilrig on the right.

  • Loch Einich at about 500m elevation

    Loch Einich at about 500m elevation

    On the right the impressive ridge with Sgòran Dubh Mor and Sgor Gaoith

  • Finally reaching the landrover track, I needed a rest

    Finally reaching the landrover track, I needed a rest

    Braeriach walk

  • Rothiemurchus Forest 8:30pm

    Rothiemurchus Forest 8:30pm

    It took us 2 hours to get back to the car

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    Finally reaching the landrover track, I needed a rest
    Rothiemurchus Forest 8:30pm