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Alan McIntyre
wrote on May 24, 2012:
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A great day out. There is a new car park. Follow the obvious path and then turn right through the gate and continue on the path. The NTS have built what can only be described as stairs about 3/4 of the way up. It looks like they will continue this work all the way to the first top. Please stick to the path after this as they are trying to re-plant the moss and prevent further damage to the hill side.
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Barry Lewis
wrote on August 25, 2009:
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Though the path up An Cabar is of good quality, there is little feeling of wilderness about the tourist route up the hill. For this reason I recommend avoiding the crowds on the descent, by continuing to the col before Tom a Choinnuch, contouring around to its WSW ridge. Descend the heather and moss slope, boggy in places, to where the forest fence crosses Allt a Gharbh Bhaid (a stile has been provided) follow faint path along river bank to forestry-road bridge, cross bridge and follow road SW for 1km to join ascent route and short walk to carpark. Descent is longer, harder but NOT sterile.
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Leon Mooney
wrote on August 11, 2009:
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Climbed on 9/8/09. Staying in Inverness I headed out to what would be my most northern climb to date. The path is excellent - easy going to the foot of An Cabar, then a series of boulder steps up the steep west face. From An Cabar to Glas Leathad Mor is a very pleasant walk, almost horizontal at times. I met several walkers on the ridge and I asked many if they knew the name of a distinctive looking hill way off in the distance to the NW - I have since discovered that it was Cul Mor. The summit was the calmest I've been at, which unfortunately meant midges and a couple of wasps!
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Bobby Mcginty
wrote on March 22, 2009:
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My brother Jimmy and I climbed Ben Wyvis on a hot, sunny day on 20th March 2009, 17 degrees! An excellent path starts from the clearly signed car park on the A835, which is not far from Garve. The path leads you through a glen and eventualy up a ziz zag path to the top of An Caber . It was a steep but pleasant climb, and once at the top of An Caber the summit of Ben Wyvis was clearly seen. From An Caber to the summit of Ben Wyvis there is a clear path, which can be easily followed and is by no way a strenuous climb. We returned back down by the same route. We then stayed overnight at the Aultguish Inn on the A835, recently taken over by Dario & Lesley, excellant hosts and an idea place to stay for climbing the Fannichs, Beinn Dearg and surrounding Munros. Refurbished Bunkhouse will open at Easter 2009. Food and location first class, the perfect place to relax after a day on the hills!
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Andrew Bassett
wrote on May 8, 2006:
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We climbed Glas Leathad Mor on a lovely sunny day in May. An excellent path starts at the clearly signed car park, which is situated not far from Garve. The path leads you to the top of An Caber which in part is a steep but pleasant climb. Once at the top of An Caber the summit of Ben Wyvis can be seen. From An Caber to the summit of Ben Wyvis the route can be followed and is by no way a strenuous climb. Best route is to come back the way you came. We made the mistake of continuing, which meant an extremely long walk back through rocky terrain, marshland and pine forest.
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Jim Brown
wrote on August 26, 2005:
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I climbed this hill with my brother on Wednesday the 10th of August. It was a fine sunny day as we set off from Garbat, the path is good and navigation is no problem up to An Gabar.V isibility was poor on the final ascent on to the summit of Ben Wyvis, the cloud base was about 2500 feet so no spectacular views from the summit. We took a bearing to the north and did a fine circuit before losing height which provided fine views towards the Fannichs. A very enjoyable jaunt, spotted a Goshawk about a mile from Garbat. It was feasting on some poor creature that hadn't been quick enough on the day.
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Paul Macleod
wrote on October 15, 2004:
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I walked this on Sat 9/10/04. Pleasant day, parked in the far off carpark from Garve at Garbat. Walked up past the farm and on into the woods. At this point you can see where you are headed! At this time of year the Wyvis Estate carries out annual deer culling, so hence the signs for sticking to the path. This is the only reason for it. But sticking to the path is a good idea, its easier on you and better for the countryside around you. Nice walk in and out. Summit was a tad breezy tho, so didn't hang about. Cracking views on a clear day, well worth it!
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Edward Witney
wrote on April 27, 2003:
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I walked this munro on Saturday 26/4/03. This is quite an easy climb. There are two car parks close to the starting point at Garbat on the A835. The first third is on a very smooth path which is very easy on the feet. The second third is a bit of a climb over rocky ground up to the first summit of An Cabar. The last third which is from the first summit to the highest summit (Ben Wyvis) is really just walking on a grassy surface. Under three hours to the top with plenty of breaks and under 1and half hours down.
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Jonathan Appleby
wrote on April 26, 2002:
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The normal footpath up An Cabar is undergoing reconstruction at the start of the steep section up An Cabar. Follow signs for temporary diversions. Alternatively, can I suggest a much longer but more scenic approach from Glen Glass via Coire Mor - 19 miles walking but superb views of Coire na Feola and the eastern cliffs.
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Ian Street
wrote on July 28, 2001:
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There is a sign noting the start of the Ben Wyvis Walk and there is a small plaque on a rock a bit further in stating that walkers should stick to the path.
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Bill Wales
wrote on July 24, 2001:
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We have a report that the start of this walk is no longer signposted, which is strange as the notice was asking walkers not to leave the path. Can anyone confirm this?
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