Hard: Eastern Fisherfields
Details
The 3 eastern Fisherfield munros; Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Sgurr Ban and Beinn Tarsuinn. A strenuous walk and cycle for fit and experienced walkers only. On a clear day, fantastic views...
Planning to cycle in on sunday night from Incheril car park about 5.30 pm to near Lochan Fhada, camp and then climb the 3 munros starting early monday morning. Cycling back out to Incheril early monday evening.
The cycle path is very good for 4km or so before it gets rough and quite steep and becomes a bike shove for a bit. It's a total cycle in of 11.5km. It's possible to walk in instead of cycling, its an extra 1.5/2 hours or so walking back though compared to cycling.
Planning on summiting Beinn Tarsuinn last. If conditions are good, it's potentially possible for some to then aim for the ranges 2 western munros also (we don't recommend anyone walking on their own). I'm planning on doing the 3 munros only and to walk off Beinn Tarsuinn and rejoin the path back to lochan Fhada and the bikes.
Meeting point is at Incheril Car park (Free) Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jc9kPLjRmDCdsMoCA
There is a couple of rivers near the camping area however best to bring a water filter.
I'm thinking in August/September of doing the 2 western Fisherfield munros - this time from the west, Poolewe. This is to bag but also to enjoy a different route into what is a spectacular range.
Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Rocky steep mountain terrain. Boggy in places, clear and feint paths.
ROUTE
To Lochan Fhada: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/27332994/Path-to-Lochan-Fhada
3 Munros: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/27344111/3-Eastern-munros
WALK STATS
Distance, Total: cycling 23km, walking 12.4km
Ascent, Total: 400m cycling, 1226m walking
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the car park for approx 5pm to start cycling at 5.30pm.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
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.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
Hard: Eastern Fisherfields