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Felix Gruijters
wrote on March 29, 2009:
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We combined this hill with the two at Loch Diamh. The best way to get up Meall Ghaordiadh is NOT to start at the bottom of the stream near Stronuich but go straight up the hill from the bridge in Glen Lyon, on the plateau/valley above the first initial climb stay on the east side of the Northern spur of Ghaordaidh. Climd to the col between Carn Chreag and Meall Ghaordaidh. Do Not go straight up the eastern ridge of Ghaordaidh.
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Gordon Miller
wrote on June 9, 2008:
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Went up from Glen Lyon with my daughter LIndsey. We went up the gully on the right between the crags which gave an easy scramble, keeping to the right of the rocky outcrop nearer the top, basically following the burn. A warm day with super views at the top. Came down the more traditional route.
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Leon Mooney
wrote on May 17, 2008:
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Climbed with Christine on 17/05/08. Ascended from Glen Lochay, leaving the farm track at the unnecessary cairn near the iron post. Slogged up in 2 hours with the peat quite firm underfoot due to the dry weather. Cold at the summit, but the cloud was starting to lift and we got better views on the way down.
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Hilary Neilson
wrote on May 9, 2008:
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I too tackled this from the North, same route as Andy, there are no difficulties, although there was still lots of snow on this north ridge in May, I would think this route could be tricky in Winter, the descent is a delight, you walk into an exactly semi circular mountain ampitheatre, quite a sight.
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Andy Clark
wrote on April 12, 2008:
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I parked at Bridge near the Stronuich power station (NN51215 42143). I went through a gap in the cliffs almost directly south of the start point and then followed the wide ridge to the summit. I then created a short horseshoe of the walk back round to Creag an Tulabhain and back to the car. Having walked this from both north and south routes, the north is recommended as it has far more character and the initial steep climb up Creag Laoghain is a nice scramble in the winter(although the scrambling can easily be avoided)
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Robert Lyall
wrote on April 17, 2006:
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Parked near the bridge at Duncroisk and followed the route to the west of 'Allt Dhuin Croisg' to the Shielings beyond the trees. Headed NW (not NE as per the suggested route) up moderate heathery slopes then across a flatter (wetter/boggier) area, with a final push up to the summit.The first Munro for our friend Gillian & we had great fun sliding/sledging down in the snow!
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Jamie Gilmore
wrote on February 1, 2005:
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Climbed from the north a much more interesting half day. Climbed February 1st on a clear crisp day. Good views to the west from the summit and snow on top made even more enjoyable.
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Graham Callander
wrote on November 18, 2004:
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Do it from the north, the character is far better and the crags are actually pretty neat. The mountain is a very short half day.
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Stuart Forsyth
wrote on January 25, 2004:
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Climbed this mountain on January 24th. Despite mostly good weather, the ascent was made harder by the energy-sapping mud. Snow further up added an interesting element
to the climb and made an otherwise unspectacular mountain pretty interesting.
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Ray Humphreys
wrote on November 28, 2003:
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I "did" this hill in the afternoon after "doing" Schiehallion in the morning on a sunny day. I'm sorry but I found both mountains to be dull climbs. I used both only to see how fast I could blast up them - I was an egotist in those days (May 1989). That said, Ghaordaidh did have some good views from summit, interesting schiellings on lower slopes and a group of New Zealanders at the summit who shared some great home made cake and lively conversation with me, so in spite of what I said about the ascent I have rather fond memories of this hill.
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Rob Jeffries
wrote on March 19, 2003:
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You can get this one done in time to go and do the Tarmachans in the afternoon!
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Alex Joyce
wrote on January 26, 2003:
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We did this one on the 19th January. A long slow slog through peat bogs not my idea of fun. However the views from the top made it all worth while depite the fact that my mate forgot his camera.
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John Walker
wrote on June 20, 2002:
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I hate peat hags, especially full of snow........
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