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Ian Munro
wrote on September 23, 2012:
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Took the route up Auch Glen. Echo the difficulty in getting parked beside the A82, but there are decent laybys not far away. A bike would have been useful. River crossings would definitely be a problem in wet weather. 'Munro Book' recommended rising traverse up south slopes to col. That was hard work across a succession of gullies. Better, in my view, to stay on the track until the bridge over the prominent burn down opposite the col, then to climb up alongside its east side.
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Richard Goodman
wrote on February 4, 2012:
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Bike up glen from Auch is the way to do it, great fun fording the Kinglass on it several times on the way there and back, at least if it's not in spate, and it will help keep feet dry! The river bottom is stony not silty so its possible to pedal across but best to hit the crossings with sufficient momentum to carry you most of the way from one side to the other if possible. I didn't find the southern slopes so steep or boring to ascend, and provide quick access to the summit once you reach the foot of Mhanach, which only took me 1.5hrs from Bridge of Orchy hotel, at slow cycling pace!
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James Corrigan
wrote on November 14, 2010:
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Decided to do Beinn Mhachan from Coire nan Clach.This means ascending from Bridge of Orchy.Get to Bealach at the head of Coirean Dothaidh.This is also the start point for Beinn Dorain/Dothaidh.Snow drifting meant there was some tough and treacherous moments along this Glen.I would hate to go along this in wet conditions.It was frozen in the main so the snow trudging was a better exchange.Drop sharply and skirt the south top of Beinn Achaladair and head down the Glen for about a mile before turning East to Beinn a Chuirn.There are some mean looking crags here so best to go on further where you can climb up steep hazard free slopes.There is a path according to the map couldn`t find it due to snow there were no footprints.Just me breaking fresh snow.The joys!.Soon the twin peaks appear giving great views over Loch Lyon Achaladar/Creachain.Headed back for a bit on Alt a Chuirn sinking thigh deep in to fresh snow.Gained the East cragy slope of Beinn Dorain and back to the Bealach.
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David Scott
wrote on August 29, 2009:
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We counted 11 river crossings starting from Auch Farm, multiply that by 2 if you return by the same route. River was in spate even in August. Very wet feet again and again.
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Gareth Lynn
wrote on June 1, 2009:
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Take a bike as the ride back is awsome and prepare for wet feet!!
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Adam Rixon
wrote on June 2, 2008:
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Walked in from Auch as per the recommended route but didn't fancy the steep-looking pull up 600m of seemingly pathless grass slopes (though there may be a path we just didn't see). Instead we headed up the farm track to the Beinn Achaladair / Beinn Mhanach col at 650m. This allowed us to include Beinn Achaladair via its 1002m top, then ascend the gentler (if somewhat boggy and tedious) WNW slopes of Beinn Mhanach. Descended steeply but with no real problems SSW back to the farm track to Auch. 27.5km and 8.5hrs in all. I'd recommend this as a good way to tackle what is a fairly ordinary hill.
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Brian McBain
wrote on August 31, 2006:
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Good views of the surprisingly craggy hidden side of Beinn Dorain on the walk down Glen Auch. Watch out for the mad dogs at the farm!
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Neil Tilsley
wrote on May 16, 2005:
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Combined Beinn Manach with Beinn a Creachain and Beinn Achaladair. The descent from those two and re-ascent of Beinn Mhanach is a bit of a pain but only takes an hour or so and may be preferable to the alternative long drag in!
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Nicola Shields
wrote on July 21, 2004:
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Did this as a single hill day via Coire Achalader mostly because Auch Gleann was dark and gloomy at the time. Sounds easier to park for this route as it's off the main road at the farm and probably room for more than 10 cars. (plus the chickens come up and beg)
Great views of the cliffs of Beinn an Dothaidth by this route with the advantage of adding Beinn Achalader (and others) to the day.
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Martin Beswick
wrote on April 26, 2004:
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I had a most enjoyable day, admittedly crossing the water can be a problem. The views from the summit are well worth the effort. Parking on the A82 is certainly a problem as there is only enough room for about 10 cars, even then one has to be very careful, as the passing traffic is travelling at a great rate of knots!
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Ron Bell
wrote on March 5, 2004:
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You can avoid wet feet by not crossing the river.Take a bike up Auch Gleann to the first crossing (at about 342373). Then leave bike and stay on SE bank of river. No problem. Beautiful walk.
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John Walker
wrote on May 20, 2003:
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Went up on a moderately wet day, and each crossing can be made by bike if you're determined. I hit a couple a little too fast though, and got a soaking from head to toe!
Straightforward hill, good views back down Auch Gleann.
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