Hard A+ 2 Munros Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime
Details
Starting at the NB first public car park on the left driving in from Glasgow/tarbet, we follow the direct Beinn Narnain walk highlands route. After only 50 meters or so on the main track, we turn right into a feint, fairly steep path through overgrown ferns and trees which leads eventually to open hillside and the 1950s hydro electric 'sleeper' concrete slabs. Hopefully great views fairly quickly of loch long.
Conditions should be far drier than normal on this route. Due to the ferns/branches however, i recommend a long sleeve etc top through the overgrowth.
A short flat section gives a break before we ascend cruach name miseag and a fairly easy gully to the right of the 'spearhead' buttress. After a few 'false' summits we hit the trig point and a break before heading on to the much easier grassy Beinn ime path and summit. Retreating footsteps back to the main bealach beside the Cobbler we then head down via the 'zig zag' or tourist path to the start.
Please note: This walk is not guided in any sense and I hold no outdoor qualifications other than minor navigation certification. I've climbed this route several times however my role in this event is mainly to facilitate the group getting together at the start point and to offer advice on our route. We will walk as a group at a moderate pace. Please note you are solely responsible for your own safety. Please only sign up if you are happy with this.
Terrain: Rough path with minor scrambling to Narnain summit, boulder field on way down followed by a far easier grassy path on Beinn Ime.
Grade: HARD (please see explanation (https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/pages/Walking_Grades/))
Route:
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/beinn-ime.shtml
Distance: 8.7M 14km
Ascent: 1325m
Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Meetup Location: From Tarbet the first car park on the left in Arrochar at head of Loch long. This car park is now- Donation only (the second car park is council owned and is not).
Map: OL39 Loch lomond north.
Suitability: NB suitable for fit and experienced hillwalkers only. In poor visibility route finding can be difficult on the higher terrain. It assists if you are confident using a map and compass to navigate.
Clothing & Equipment. You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk. This list may be helpful; https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/pages/6826322/Summer_Check_List/
Please try to bring a map and a compass. I will use both and also GPS as back up.
Weather Forecast. Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please read our Participation Statement (https://www.meetup.com/scottish-hillwalkers/pages/Participation_Statement/) .
This walk has been graded as a Hard walk. You are responsible for deciding if this walk is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk without (unduly) holding up the group. If we think the walk is is not suitable for you or you do not seem to have the right equipment, we reserve the right to refuse to let you join, for yours and the group's safety and comfort. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.
COVID-19:
Mountaineering Scotland recommended no car sharing at the moment – as physical distancing of 2 metres would be fairly impossible in a car, so until this is relaxed, our advice is not to car share.
Be considerate: Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.