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Ian Munro
wrote on April 29, 2012:
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I read all about this being an easy and undistinguished hill. I am surprised that there have not been more comments about how the summit is an outstanding viewpoint. Save this walk for a clear day. The views of surrounding and distant hills are spectacular.
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Andrew Graham Turnbull
wrote on March 27, 2011:
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Some friends and I did the full circuit round the reservoir taking in the two munros. We also planned to take in the corbet as Cameron Mcneish suggested in his guide book. We are all fairly fit and found the full day very tough, especial the steep ascent after lunch towards Meall Cruinn. Cameron must have legs of steel because we were struggling! Good circuit, great views towards Glencoe, but a long day!
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Alex Bryce
wrote on August 9, 2010:
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Highly Recommended: A swim in the Loch at the end of the day. Cool clear water, perfect for a a dip on a Summer's day and an injection of exhilaration into the day!
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Peter Aylmer
wrote on June 20, 2010:
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I crossed this hill south to north as part of a longer Glen Lyon - Rannoch day. It's a straightforward ascent, but beware the 'helpful' estate map at the dam, which shows the route traversing the crags of Glas Choire rather than the summit plateau! View from top is as good as they say, as the hill is set apart from major hill groups and so has a great depth of perspective, especially across Rannoch Moor. For descent the 'helpful' map suggests heading over Garbh Mheall but I didn't trust its crags so descended by Coire can Namh, and picked up the good path which heads NNE at first.
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Marc Lang
wrote on June 6, 2010:
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If I was to introduce someone to walking, this is a decent shout. The drive to the dam is incredible. Saw red squirrels from the car running over the Bridge of Balgie.
I think it would be a bit uninspiring if overcast (like it was today as we were descending) as views would be limited.
Saw dozens of ptarmigans on the summit plateau, with chicks!
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Adam Rixon
wrote on April 13, 2009:
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Whatever you do, save this for a good day! The views from the wide summit ridge are stunning, as good a panorama as anywhere in the Southern Highands. The ascent itself is facile - pick your line uphill from the bulldozed track on the N side of Loch an Daimh and aim for the 850m col W of Meall a' Phuill. There appear to be a number of path options heading up the hillside, some better at avoiding the boggy areas than others. Whichever you choose, any direct route should have you on top within 90 minutes, a small effort for such an outstanding view.
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Grahame Boath
wrote on April 11, 2004:
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This is a great hill for beginners, with a fairly high starting point. Would reccommend the ascent of Stuchd an Lochain to complete a day's walking.
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