Moderate: Beinn a'Mhanaich and Beinn Chaorach

Planning to bag these 2 most westerly Luss grahams again, last did them in 2023. Definitely on the more strenuous side of moderate, these hills give a lovely ridge on Chaorach and its minor top Tarsuinn. There is quite rough, pathless heathery/grass descents from both hills.

Beinn a' Mhanaichs strone hill & summit to start, with great views down Gare loch and to Arrochar alps.

We retrace our steps for approx 1.1km before descending east to the glen floor then ascend a feint, quite steep path which becomes clearer towards the ridge, to the summit of Beinn Chaorach. We shortly descend SW to a parking area, 400m on main road from the walk start.

Mhanaich is a military training area and if restrictions are in place we can climb Chaorach only or possibly the alternative, slightly further north graham Cruach an t-Sidhein.

Sorry no dogs on this walk, there are sheep and some restrictions on the route.

Turning off the A82 road, meet in the first lay-by on the left on the A817 haul road (Lay-by 300m approx from A82).

The parking for these hills is -quite limited and if required numbers wise we can then car share or convoy the approx 9km to the walk start. (Due to the busy road, we need to leave a car/cars at 2 parking areas).

TERRAIN
Decent broad clear path to start on Mhanaich, quite steep to Chaorach and pathless heathery terrain descending from both grahams.

ROUTE

Please read WH user report;
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29456
(We will walk the route clockwise).

WALK STATS
Distance: (Max) 12km/7.2 miles
Ascent: 930 metres
Time: 5 hours 30 mins

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 organiser.

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 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 hillwalking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes, extra gloves and hat and food and water.
Head torch essential at this time of year

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 meet at the lay-by about 9.45 to leave at 10am.

If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one.

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.
Do ensure you give adequate warning if you decide not to come on the walk.

GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we 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.