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Aidan Waiting
wrote on August 15, 2008:
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Maybe it's because I was brought up walking in the lake district and love the way the mountains seem to rise from the water or maybe it was the stunning weather that we had but this was a fantastic Munro to climb. We ascended from Armisdale as we couldn't find a way to go up through the wood (there's a small cairn on left hand side of the road driving towards Armisdale as we found on descent) and ended up having a lovely circular walk following the sign up from the village, over the top of the summit (NWish) and then S through the woods. I wouldn't like to go through wood in the wet though!
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David Harbottle
wrote on February 18, 2008:
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Ref comment below: "if starting the ascent a mile west from Arnisdale... take a machette" - I totally agree! and make ABSOLUTELY SURE you start at the correct place (we didn't) - the ascent through the forestry in purgatory! But, it's the best way to traverse the mountain (honest).
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Craig Dunderdale
wrote on May 3, 2007:
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In the lovely village of Arnsidale follow the "way up the hill" path it's worn but a big clue. Definitely better on a sunny day with the views over Knoydart which I didn't see this time but saw the reverse view last year from Ladhar Bheinn.
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R K
wrote on June 7, 2005:
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Followed the path from Arnisdale up to the bealach and then west, absolutely awful, very boggy for such a steep ascent. Walking poles sunk in about two feet at times! I decided not to return this way and after summiting descended east to the low point of summit ridge and then straight down south to Arnisdale. Very steep at times slippy but better than the way up.
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Ian Johnston
wrote on December 22, 2004:
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If starting the ascent from a mile west of Arnisdale, take strong gloves and a machete - the lower slopes opposite one of the few parking places are infested with briars!
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Kim Harding
wrote on April 15, 2002:
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As the good Rev. Munro himself said this mountain has some of the best views in Scotland.
Don't follow the fence from Bealach Arnasdail to the east summit.
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Judith Weston
wrote on February 8, 2002:
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Fantastic mountain! The starting point is beautiful Arnisdale and the path goes up almost straight off the beach. Height is gained very quickly due to the steepness, but you hardly notice that as the views are so good, right up Loch Hourn and out over to Skye and the Cuillins. Once at the top, there is quite a narrow but grassy ridge stretching about a mile, which could not be more pleasant to walk along.A little scramble takes you up to the proper top and on a good day, I don't think the view can be bettered. The descent becomes very steep as you get lower down but once you reach the road it is a very pleasant stroll back along to Arnisdale,with sightings of otters or Golden Eagles if you are lucky. Definitely my best mountain day ever.
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