The 'Loch Lochy Munros'
Our two local Munros are Meall na Teanga (917m) and Sron a'Choire Ghairbh (935m), on the northwest side of Loch Lochy. They can be accessed from the north via Kilfinnan, and from the south at Clunes or Cia-aig (by Loch Arkaig). From the hostel, the most direct route is from Kilfinnan.
Take the minor road along the northwest side of the Caledonian Canal to Kilfinnan farm. It is possible to drive as far as the locked forestry gates about three-quarters of a mile beyond the end of the sealed road. From here walk (or cycle) about one and a half miles along the forest road (ignoring the left fork which the cycle route takes soon after the gates), then turn right onto a small track which heads steeply up into the trees. Once out of the forest the track continues to climb steadily up to the Cam Bhealach.
To reach Sron a' Choire Ghairbh from the bealach take the stalkers track which zigzags up the hillside to the north. When the path peters out, head directly up to the crest of the ridge, then turn northwest for the short final climb to the summit.(One-way, this is about 4 and a half miles, with 850m ascent - takes about 3 hours.)
To reach Meall na Teanga, head uphill south from the bealach, skirting around the side of Meall Dubh, to reach a saddle between it and Meall na Teanga. From
here climb southwest up to Meall na Teanga's northern ridge, and turn south along it to the summit.
here climb southwest up to Meall na Teanga's northern ridge, and turn south along it to the summit.(Allow an hour to reach here from Sron a' Choire Ghairbh.)
Return by the same route.
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