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Gus Stewart
wrote on October 25, 2010:
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Climbed BEM via the "traditional route" which now, by and large, comprises a good path/rock steps from the car park all the way to the ridge. Care is, however, required at some points just below the ridge where the steps are less obvious. The first autumn snows had fallen overnight which added a slight degree of difficulty but once on the ridge the remainder of the high walk was plain sailing. The descent path from the ridge between the two Munros is obvious - it is marked by a cairn - but it is steep in parts and requires due care and attention.
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Keith Johnstone
wrote on April 25, 2010:
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Reports suggest that the walk out along Lairig Gartain is boggy. I didn't find it too bad but there is plant and machinery along the route
and I think they are installing some sort of drainage system to improve the path.
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john dickson
wrote on May 26, 2009:
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Returned to The Bookal 5 years after climbing it for the first time. Path is much better now and avoides the scree slope near the top of Coire na Tulaich. Completed ridge to Stob na Broige and returned vis Lairig Gartain, the path on this section is badly worn and has long sections of boggy ground to negotiate.
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Colin Mcmillan
wrote on September 13, 2008:
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Just to emphasise Bill's point - you don't need to climb the scree on this route. From where the path first meets the scree slope just head straight across and you should pick up the stone staircase on the other side. This will take you all the way to the ridge!
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Bill Boyter
wrote on June 23, 2008:
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Sat 21st June 2008, back again! Same route as before up through Coire na Tulaich, but this time blessed with some excellent views. The sun was out with some broken cloud and got a fantastic full panorama from the top. On the left hand side going up the coire there were eight deer taking life very easy. They seemed at home and didn't bat an eye lid when myself and Paul stopped for an hour to take photos. Fantastic day!
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Bill Boyter
wrote on November 5, 2007:
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Excellent start to the day, some clouds but the summit was clearly visible. Went up through Coire na Tulaich and the infamous scree slope. Once we reached the top of the scree the mist descended with a vengeance and remained with us for the rest of the day. What was new to me was the "rock staircase" just to the right of the scree slope which meant you could totally bypass the scree (used this for the descent). Unfortunately no views from the top as we couldn't see a foot in front of us due to the thick mist.
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Liam O'Hagan
wrote on September 6, 2007:
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A fantastic but long day out, the climb up thru Coire na Tulaich was a little tricky with lots of loose rock and scree which moves somewhat underfoot, the view from Stob Dearg made it worthwhile tho as you can follow the line of the WHW as it comes down from Rannoch Moor and disappears over the top of the devils staircase. It's a fair hike along the ridge over the 2 tops to Stob na Broige but again well worth it for the differing views down into Glen Etive. All in all a very pleasant day out only slightly marred by what was a fairly frightening descent from the col below Altrium, this path seemed almost vertical and was very very loose on the whole top half leading to a couple of slips on the way down (my hands bear the scars!) the bottom half of this path is much easier going once you've crabbed across the flat rocks, as mentioned the slog out thru the bog is a long, wet and muddy experience which coupled with the slow descent added nearly 2 hours onto the day.
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Hannie Heyes
wrote on June 17, 2005:
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This was my first munro and i enjoyed it lots. I am 11 years of age and everyone was amazed that I was climbing at such a young age. My companions were my big brother (kieran) and my dad (david). I completed this walk within 5 hours. I liked walking up Coire na Tulaich and then scrambling up to the bealach. It was a lovely walk and the stream was beautiful, though the false summits on the ridge were annoying.
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Kathleen Haddow
wrote on October 17, 2004:
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If you don't like scree you may find the Coire na Tulaich approach troublesome. It's a steep climb to the bealach but straighforward navigating to the summit of Stob Dearg. For a longer route, head along the ridge and pick up the Stob Coire Altruim path for the return trip: it is also steep with scree on the upper part, followed by a long wet, boggy slog through Lairig Gartain.
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Marc Day
wrote on September 6, 2004:
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This, and the other tops (one another Munro) are a good day's walking. I took three novices with me who enjoyed the scenery (although it was quite cloudy for most of the time). The last munro can be tricky, so make sure you walk all the way to the end and get to the shelter as this is the true peak. Also, don't try to use the path up the glen between Buachaille Etive Mor and Beag when wet, it's very boggy. Quite a depressing walk back if you've been up on the top all day!
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Craig Coid
wrote on May 21, 2004:
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Climbed the 'Bookle' by way of Curved Ridge on 20/5/04. This is a wonderful route to the summit but is not for those of a nervous disposition affected by exposure; the drops off the ridge are significant. If you intend doing this route, and scrambling is not your thing, take a rope as, in the event of a retreat, reversing the moves will be very difficult. Very well worth the effort though; the views are to die for...no pun intended!
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Kathleen Haddow
wrote on November 18, 2001:
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The curved ridge is well worth the effort as is the short climb from its summit to Crowberry tower. Get to Lagangarbh early as parking is at a premium.
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Andy Ross
wrote on October 17, 2001:
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This was my first Munro and well worth the effort. The climb up through Coire na Tulaich is completed with a short scramble leading onto the Bealach. From here the views in all directions, especially along the ridge, are marvellous.
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Stuart Gilmour
wrote on August 13, 2001:
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Great route via Curved Ridge with good scrambling. Coire na Tulaich's headwall holds snow late in the year and makes this route much better.
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