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James Corrigan
wrote on February 24, 2012:
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Revisited Beinn Chabhair going up from the camp site at Beinnglass.Beinn Glass falls were in spate and a wonderful spectacle they are.Be careful.You can die here due to dramatic plunges.Following the burn which eventually leads to Lochan Beinn Chabhair.This is a truly wet route with bog hopping the order of the day.Steeply up to a gash in the hill between Meal nan Tarmachan and Beinn Chabhair. Follow the gouged up and down path all the way to the summit of Chabhair where there are great views to An Caisteal.Beinn a Chroin and the excellent Corbett. Stob a Choin at Inverlochlarig.
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Alistair David MacLeod
wrote on May 23, 2011:
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My 1991 SMC Southern Highlands guide states this hill "can also be climbed quite easily by its south-east slopes above the head of the River Larig". We did this route the day after the recent Royal Wedding and despite wall-to-wall blue sky we encountered challenging pathless route-finding up through the crags with very steep grass and potentially dangerous run outs. It would be safer (though much less exciting) to walk up to the watershed between Chabhair and Caisteal/a'Chroin, then climb L up Chabhair's E "ridge". Oh, and aren't the tame ravens fun!
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William Thomson
wrote on May 16, 2010:
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Climbed this with my mate Bruce "The hammer" Hampton. Parked BORVO the camper at the car park on the A82 at Derrydaroch. We walked in following Alt a' Chuilinn, not as boggy as some of our plimsoll wearing walkers would make out. We took the hill as the crow fly's which was a nice climb through the crags to the top. From there steep decent and then climbed Beinn a' Chroin (took in both summits), returning to Bealach and climbed An Caisteal. Returned to BORVO by Stob Glas, it was nice maintaining the height on the way back and made for some nice views. The decent from Stob Glas was gradule and not sore on the old knees. Enjoyable day out in the hills, met some really nice folk, The hammers Weegie banter was up to scratch! :-)
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Andrew Blair
wrote on July 22, 2009:
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Visited 3-4 times from Inverarnan via Ben Glas Burn. Turned back at lochan the first time, beaten by the clock - it's a long walk in & I had taken too many photos of the many waterfalls. Most recently with a friend 26/10/2006 & as usual, gaitors were a must. Summit shrouded in cloud this time but was clear previously. On that occassion me and my brothers returned via the hidden lochan on Ben Glas. Such a beautiful, peaceful place - eerily silent. Chabhair was one of my first munros and the views of An Caisteal and Beinn a'Chroin from the summit ignited my passion for the hills.
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David Harbottle
wrote on April 15, 2009:
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Alternative descent down Coire a Chuilinn, passing the Falls of Falloch near the end is worthwhile.
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Sam Barber
wrote on March 14, 2009:
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A bracing March climb with some dicey ice patches and less than obvious route, but these issues made it all the more fun; that and the bareback sledging on the way down! Somewhat tedious walk in though.
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Bruce Donachie
wrote on January 25, 2009:
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After going the wrong way, and having to traverse Parlan Hill (height 666m, tis the devils work, I tell ya!) to get back onto the "tourist" route, we were the first up there, and broke the snow trail through crutch freezing drifts, to make it to Lochan Beinn Chabhair. Cloud was right down, and we were absolutely knackered, so discretion and valor etc. Still,a good experience that got the blood pumping, and a wake up call, to brush up on map reading, and take nothing for granted.
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Carlo Fedi
wrote on October 27, 2008:
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Fantastic day out.Started off from Beinglas farm, follow the path on the left hand side of the waterfalls,wich give us an absolute spectacular scenery after the preuvious day's heavy rain. We had sunshine rain showers ranibows hailstones snow and gale strong wind to sweep you off your feet, very wet and boggy path which made the day every tiring. A day to remember.
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mackenzie barker
wrote on August 13, 2008:
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Bog didn't bother me I was expecting it rained a lot last couple weeks. Went around to the east side of lochan Bienn Chadhair and then lost the path so I followed one of the burns up using my GPS to find the summit as the mist was now here. summited then took the tourist path back but the rain had made it impossible and lost it again near Meal Nan Tarmachan, ended up heading north from this point and decended 200m the wrong way took me 2 hours to get back to Lochan Bienn Chabhair and then down from there nightmare of a day. but made it down safe.
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James Rogers
wrote on June 23, 2008:
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Started out from Beinglas farm where we were camping planning to do 3 munros. Once above the farm it was an easy slightly damp walk out to Lochan Beinn Chabhair. We then went straight up the face and came out just at the cairn. We went down the east side of Beinn Chabhair and then headed digonally up to the bealach between An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin. A long climb/walk upto Chroin which seemed to go on forever, back to the bealach and upto An Caisteal. Walked down to Derrydarroch where after only about a mile managed to get a lift back to beinglas farm. not a trip for the faint hearted.
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Barry Kelso
wrote on June 10, 2008:
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Having suffered the bog of all bogs route before I decided to approach from the other side this time. Starting from Derrydarroch follow the West Highland way south until the electricity pylons cross the track. At this time turn to follow the stream to the head of the Coire a Chuilinn. Head for the low point between Beinn Chabhair and Tarmachan before following a good clear path on the broad ridge to the summit. Much better than the mushy side of the mountain!
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Colin Fridge
wrote on May 19, 2008:
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This was not as bad a day out as I expected, all the books tell of bogs and more bogs. But as I has hardly rained up here for nearly a month I suppose it is as dry as I ever will be without a frost.I also discovered that going up the south side of the burn at the begining and going more of an Easterly direction rather than NE at the loch missed a lot of very erroded and wet in places paths 4.5Hrs.
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Peter Lang
wrote on March 21, 2008:
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Climbed on 16/3/08 - snow from 550m and good couple of feet on ridge crest making it an enjoyable outing, plenty of folk out enjoying the sunny day. Path following burn not as boggy as expected, had gaiters on but never 'lost boot' once.
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Ian Mather
wrote on November 12, 2007:
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Climbed on 11/11/07.Would recommend taking "the high road" via Lochan a Chaisteil.This route takes longer and although it is still a bit boggy in places and is undoubtedly tougher the scenery and views make it well worth while.Came back by the "path" by the burn and am glad i didn`t go up that way,it was very boggy.
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Leon Mooney
wrote on August 19, 2007:
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Climbed on 19/8/07 with Christine. In spite of the steepness of the initial section, the long slog following the burn, the general boggy state of much of the path and the indirect manner of the final route to the summit (Tarmachan path), this was a very enjoyable day out. Good views of Meall an Fhudair and Ben Vorlich on the ascent and An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin from the summit. Took longer than I expected, but I was very glad to get back down (eventually) for a drink in the Drovers.
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Ken Ritchie
wrote on July 1, 2007:
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The climb begins with a surprisingly steep ascend from the Beinglas campsite through wooded slopes to the 250m contour. From there, a long trek following the Bein Glas Burn takes you to Lochan Beinn Chabhair. For me, the highlight of this section was looking back to the north-west where the quartet of Munros; Beinn a' Chleibh, Ben Lui, Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig, dominates the skyline. At the lochan, I decided to postpone the boggy ridge path for the descent and took the direct, steep route over thick grass and rocky outcrops to the summit. After the descent I had a delicious meal in the excellent little restaurant at the Beinglas campsite, which thrives on its location as a stopping-off point on the West Highland Way. The day would not be complete without also visiting the Dovers Inn at Inverarnan. This unique pub and bistro is 300 years old and looks every day of that from both outside and in. However, the roaring open fire and splendid atmosphere is not to be missed.
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Roger Vander Steen
wrote on March 19, 2006:
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From Inverarnan, the path leaves the West Highland Way from a point near Beinglas Farm just north of the Ben Glas Burn. This climbs steeply in zig-zags before it levels out above the waterfall.
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William Wilson
wrote on August 8, 2005:
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Climbed on August 5th 2005, boggy but not too bad. I thought it was an excellent climb and the views north to Crianlarich and South West to Loch Long are superb. It took me 6 hours from Inverarnan. Went to the Drovers Inn which although 300 years old looks as though it hasn't had a cleaner near it during that time.
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Irene Cahill
wrote on May 29, 2005:
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Climbed it today after a wet week. Yes it was boggy but not as bad as I had anticipated. Really enjoyed it and it was a mountain that had a bit of everything. I was surprised how quiet it was especially for a bank holiday weekend.
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James Blair
wrote on May 9, 2005:
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Climbed Feb 2005. Great day out if you love wading through swampland. Not a bad walk a little bit scary climbing through the crags in a strong wind. Fantastic view from the top.
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David Pritchard
wrote on March 26, 2005:
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This is a route that I have tried last year but turned back due to bad weather. Route today was very boggy on the plateau up to the loch so make sure that you have a good set of boots. Be careful not to go too far to the east once past the loch as this can be quite dangerous. Well defined path on the ridge leading to the summit. 5.5 hrs is a bit unrealistic, try more like 8 hrs to the summit and back with your break. Great views from the top of Beinn Vorlich and beyond. A pleasant day for Easter Saturday....
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Ann Davidson
wrote on March 11, 2005:
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Set off prepared for a boggy climb but not expecting the new fence halfway up the hill above the farm. Watch out for the barbed wire! (No sign of a stile) The weather was glorious at the start but the cloud rolled in so by the time we reached the top it was cold, wet and very windy. The snow had thawed and refrozen to sheet ice near the top. 4.5 hours is definitely a bit optimistic at this time of year.
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Alan Hiddleston
wrote on September 28, 2004:
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A very boggy walk up to the lochan, good boots are a must!
Once at the lochan its very much a case of pick your own path to the summit. Exceptional views from the top if the weather is clear. It took us 3 hrs to the summit and about 2 hrs back down.
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Stephen Langston
wrote on September 17, 2004:
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Yes, a very long boggy walk, especially if you climb it on the wettest and windiest day of the year. Its one of those climbs where you sit in the car and look at the waterfall pouring down the mountain, eating your sandwiches, delaying the start. We went up and followed the river all the way to the big pond (small Loch and look out for the boat). At the end of the pond we started to climb up the slopes heading East. Its definately the shortest climb and you virtually fall out upon the summit to your left (we nearly missed it). Not the best day out because of the weather, but another one bagged.
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gary stott
wrote on September 7, 2004:
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Having read comments already posted ,was prepared for long, boggy walk, which came to realisation. Path from Lochan is not obvious, so suggest that as soon as you arrive at Lochan, turn NE to top of ridge and follow path , which is more obvious towards the top and leads all the way to the summit.
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Martin Beswick
wrote on May 3, 2004:
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A very enjoyable walk, luckily it was wall to wall sunshine & the anticipated dampness under foot wasn't too bad & my feet remained dry. During the winter months deviating from a well trodden path onto higher ground would be a must. Excellent views, took me just over 5 long hours.
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Chris Dwyer
wrote on February 23, 2004:
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A much longer walk than anticipated. Very boggy on the moorland, though the freezing weather helped firm it up at times. Certainaly not short and sweet, the thought of combining it with An Castiel went away quickly when the distance became apparent. Climbed it from Inverarnan, took about 6 hours. Great pint in the pub at the end.
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Stephen Crook
wrote on February 19, 2004:
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Mud, Mud, Glorious mud. 15th Feb 2004. Where has all the snow gone? I was up at the begining of January and the place was plastered.
The Lady at Beinn Glas Farm was excellent (even though the place was closed for the winter). A good walk which is more interesting on the way down (views etc.)
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Bobby Mcginty
wrote on October 26, 2002:
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Walked today, Saturday 26th October, looked forward to an easy 2.5hr Munro! Arrived back at Inverarnan 5.5hrs later, knackered. We had four seasons in one day! Very,very boggy then slippery grass slopes followed by some deep snow, arrived at the summit to be hit by a hail storm. A well deserved and appreciated pint at the Drovers made it all worthwhile? 2.5hrs I wish!
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Kathleen Haddow
wrote on November 18, 2001:
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An interesting return can be made by continuing over Meall nan Tarmachan and the Stob Creag an Fhithich ridge. Join the west highland way and head SW back to the farm. It's less boggy than the approach route!
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Jon Robinson
wrote on August 15, 2001:
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No dogs allowed (not even on lead!) when accessed from Inverarnan...
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