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Patrick Adamson
wrote on March 24, 2013:
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As usual I really enjoyed this walk, even in summer you see no one. Taking Ralph Storer's route, the climb to the ridge from the Glen Creran footpath behind Ballachulish village is steep and exciting. You are on the ridge in a relatively short time with amazing views over Loch Leven on the way if you take your eyes off the 45 degree, smooth slope you scramble up near the top of Sgorr Bhan. Ralph calls it 'invigorating' which understates it a bit. One of my favourite Glen Coe walks this one!
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James Corrigan
wrote on July 26, 2011:
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Took the route out of Ballachulish and Gleann a Chaolais. Parked behind the visitor centre and headed up past the Supermarket to the Laroch bridge. Crossed this and sharp left up to the School.Turned right through a rusty gate and on to open hillside and up to Sgorr Bhan.You soon meet a fence but easy to get over.Soon again a well beaten path appears that skirts to the East and up the shoulder of Sgor Bhan.Views are dramatic over Loch Leven with the Ballachulish village dwarfed below.Passed several Cairns then the impressive arc of Sgor Dhearg appears.As height is gained the magnificence of this increases and Sgorr Dhonuill comes in to view.The ground gets very loose and rocky for the steep pull to the summit Cairn.Looked over to Sgorr a Choise and Meall Mor which i climbed the day before.The Momores and Ben Nevis.Sgor na-Ulaidh.Bidean.Aonach Eagach.Loch Linnhe and so much more takes up your time and admiration.Next stop Sgor Dhonuill with 300m drop to the Beallach.
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Adam Rixon
wrote on May 8, 2010:
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Why some guidebooks don't choose the NW ridge / Sgorr Bhan route as the best way up Beinn a' Bheithir is a mystery. The NW ridge is fantastic in itself, with easy scrambling toward the top and ever-expanding panoramas, but the icing on the cake is the stunning curved arete between Sgorr Bhan and Sgorr Dhearg (particularly attractive under snow). We descended via the 757m col and forestry tracks and it would have made for a vastly inferior ascent route. I'd definitely recommend following the MM route to get the best out of this seriously impressive mountain.
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Ian Mather
wrote on June 28, 2009:
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Just to add to what Graham wrote.When coming down the coire and nearing the forest the old broken down boundary fence between Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill is an excellent guide for the rough path through the forest on to the track.
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Graham Scott
wrote on June 24, 2007:
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Recommended route makes for a great day out, only warning, when descending from the bealach keep to the east of the coire especially when you hit the forest as the path is indistinct and if you lose it in the forest you will find it hard going.
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Joseph Buchanan
wrote on May 1, 2006:
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Climbed with my wife in April recommend climbing this via the north east ridge of Sgorr Bhan as there is excellent scrambling to be had if you stick to the crest of the ridge. Descended into Gleann a Chaolais from the west of Sgorr Dhonuil at about map ref 02972 55660 taking carefull consideration of the initial steep scree slopes. A great day out.
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Roy Smart
wrote on December 3, 2002:
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If walking Sgorr Dhonuill then Sgurr Dearg you can continue to the 947m top along a well worn path. On the descent north-east from this top the path becomes unmarked avoiding crags and there is a lot of loose and worn, very steep scree and boulders. Ascent would also be difficult.
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John Walker
wrote on October 2, 2002:
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Thoroughly enjoyed this hill. Recommend Coire Dearg ascent, then over the two peaks, and descend by the North ridge of Sgorr Dhearg, as you can soak up the views as you lose height. When the path fades at Meall a' Chaolais, trend NW to pick up the forest road. DO NOT head NE for the Manse, as the forest is tough going.
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