I picked a route up the steep loose slopes of Coire Ban, stopping often to let my lungs catch up. In fact I didn’t even know it was a munro until I passed an access noticeboard down at the dam at the end of Loch an Daimh. . I will have to get back up there pretty soon to get on top of Meall Buidhe for the views over Rannoch. Yes, on the second day the breeze was great when moving, but a wee bit chilly if you stopped for too long, but it was dry! Or possibly the same one, don’t ask me. Your photos put me right there. To add your own marker to the map, click on the appropriate symbol below the map, then click again at the location required on the map (using the crosshairs). Skin out was just under 10kg. It’s a good halfway compromise between tent and tarp, but importantly has bug protection. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our cookies page. For walkers there are many Munros, Corbetts and low level options while anglers can enjoy river and loch trout fishing. Plus with my legs feeling tired I didn’t fancy the quick way down if a cramp set in. It … As I climbed it became apparent that there would be no view from the summit of Stuchd an Lochain. I’ve no doubt it’s doable, but you’d be puggled. ... From here you can carry on over the hill to Loch an Daimh where you could be met by a friend with a car. Mainland Scotland is now in lockdown. In order to protect some of our most cherished lochshores, byelaws covering camping and firelighting are in place in certain areas from March to September. Pity it can’t be guyed out at all, it’s look such a great design otherwise. I will know more tomorrow. That was a more interesting way of climbing those two hills than I managed, I did one in the morning and the other in the afternoon both from the end of the road. Knockdamph bothy sits close to the head of Loch an Daimh and is mostly used as shelter for hikers on the Cape Wrath Trail or those seeking solitude. Loch Ailsh is seriously pretty. An excellent series of photos, and good to see that the weather got better and better for you. That should stop it sliding about. If the bothy is full then there is good camping ground either outside it or in the wood across the river. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park offers up 720 sq miles of lochs, forests, glens and mountains to explore. Please be aware that ticks (which can carry Lyme disease) are present in the National Park, especially during the Spring and Summer months. Snow transforms these hills and vast views are to be had from their summits. Great pic’s as usual and the Contrail was looking good. I only have one bag [rated to -4˚C] so I’d be carrying it regardless, it was fairly breezy the other night, I slept fine in my baselayers. The initial climb is steep and boggy but the ridge traverse that follows around above the corrie cradling little Lochan nan Cat, is a delight, and the summit views are superb. While you do not need a permit to wild camp anywhere in the National Park until then, please camp responsibly and in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. As I followed a line of rusty fenceposts along the broad ridge toward Meall an Odhar with mist enveloped the tops again. Looking at the photos the hills you walked make fine backpacking terrain. From £7 per day for trout (£3 under 16s) – Boat hire 4hrs £21, 6hrs £26, 8hrs £31. It was dry, but cool and breezy. Name: Loch Glascarnoch, Highland Place type: Inland Water Location: Grid Ref: NH 3142 7266 • X/Y co-ords: 231426, 872666 • Lat/Long: 57.71210098,-4.83133699 Then head East on tracks to Loch an Daimh, walking its length to reach Knockdamph. Of course, the closest petrol station was having problems processing card transactions [the same place regularly runs out of diesel, as if somehow they don’t realise their primary role is to sell the stuff], so I had to take a not insignificant detour past Tesco instead. Day 10: Whether you take the route over the moor or on the road via Ullapool, the route alternatives converge at Loch an Daimh before a long track section through to Oykel Bridge. The broad ridge swung back toward the loch, covered in mica glittering in the sun. The PHD Minimus Vest was great over a windshirt, one or twice when the wind got up I fantasised about the hood and sleeves on my Rab Infinity, but I wasn’t cold. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Warning…..you may want to visit them all! Loch an Fhionn Loch an Leathiad Bhuain, dark and mysterious. Currently reading about wormholes and superluminal travel which is frying my noggin as usual. From the cairn I could see I had uninviting prospect of picking my way through the peat hags which stretched out before me all the way to Meall Buidhe. Dive] was in order. I saw another deer carcass about halfway up, this one was particularly smelly, so I picked up the pace to escape it. Loch an Tiompain Loch Beag Looking north-west to Loch Broom Loch Gleann Dubh You can find how and why, as well as how to manage them on your device, in our Privacy & Cookie Policy. It’s very airy to sleep in though, you feel like you’re outdoors which is really nice, especially if you keep the beak open. Find out more in our Advice for Visitors. I know from experience hills usually seem less steep once you’re actually on them, but I decided to skirt down toward the loch from the bealach regardless. Back home for 5pm, a shower, homemade pizza and a bottle of Arran Blond to round off the day. Stop for a rest in Glen Douchary, and then follow the river downstream past waterfalls and pools. I’d first read about this route in Cameron McNeish’s ‘The Munros’, where he suggests this route rather than doing Stuchd An Lochain [960m] and Meall Buidhe [932m] individually. Camping Management Zones include a number of defined camping “permit areas” within which a number of permits are allocated. The previous late night and day’s exertions saw me falling asleep without even putting my iPod on. We also have analytics cookies to help us make website improvements. Name: Loch an Daimh, Highland Place type: Inland Water Location: Grid Ref: NH 2766 9437 • X/Y co-ords: 227664, 894379 • Lat/Long: 57.90539932,-4.91005024 Hi Mark, I’m using Memory Map. If you’re not sure where in the National Park you would like to camp, our Lochs in the National Park guide might help. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority Permit areas provide the opportunity to have a ‘wild camping’ experience in popular parts of the National Park and have no formal facilities, so please make sure you come prepared. On the POE, get some McNet silicone sealant and put some thin stripes on the underside of the mat. The cloud had mostly cleared, leaving blue skies and warm sun. Back at the car, I changed into some clean clothes and took the long drive back out of Glen Lyon toward Aberfeldy, and then the tourist route back to Crieff. Our camping booking system will reopen in January 2021 to take bookings from 1st March. The off camber traverse along the lower slopes of Sron a Choire Chnapanich was doing my ankles in, I was glad to reach the loch and skirt the shore to the campsite. The conditions were looking promising, with some cloud clinging to the higher tops but a weak sun already starting to find its way through chinks in the cloud. Thanks for the info in any case. info@lochlomond-trossachs.org It’s ok, UI is a bit frustrating at times though. The second time, I ignored the forecast and drove up to find crazy winds in the car park at 400m, I didn’t fancy finding out what the situation was on the summits. You can book up to 2 weeks in advance (summer 2020). G83 8EG, Email us: There’s room for improvement, but not without significant outlay. This aspect makes this a splendid and fascinating looking corrie. My rough plan for Friday, was to climb the Munro of Leabaidh an Daimh, and then find a high camp on the Ben Avon plateau or at the Sneck. Unfortunately, even on the slightest of slopes, it would slide down the Contrail’s groundsheet, so I’ll need to have at the Contrail with some SilNet to rectify the problem. In reality, it wasn’t so bad, the recent dry spell ensured they were much less soggy than I was expecting. You need to pitch with the rear into the wind, if it changes to be transverse, you might have problems as their are no guys, only peg elastic on the sides. I'll write them up in reverse order - so forgive me if Loch an Daimh and Loch Laidon are left for another time. Coffee and porridge were consumed watching mist drift over Loch Lyon and by 8am I was packed and away for a long day heading along the north side of Loch an Daimh. I had a quick breakfast and packed up. I passed a few folk coming back down, but was pleased to be the only one going up, the idea of walking to the other end of the loch and having to share it with some interloper did not appeal! You say it’s, ahem, well-ventilated. Looking down on the campsite and head of Loch An Daimh. Organised groups such as Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts, and youth organisations, who wish to camp in a Camping Management Zone can apply online for permission. I honestly can’t wait to get them out in the wilds can’t believe how great they feel on my feet Well worth the money. During this time, you need to either book into a campsite or use a permit to camp or (in some locations) to stay overnight in your motorhome in these Camping Management Zones. Two remote lochs (Loch Lyon and Loch an Daimh) lie in the wild upper reaches of the glen and the hauntingly beautiful remnants of the ancient Caledonian forest are also visible. We use necessary cookies to make our site work. The loch came into view, and further down the path became steeper and rockier. Containing one deer carcass. Loch Earn – bank and boat fishing for brown and rainbow trout, char and the occasional sea trout. Privacy Policy – Camping Booking System (157.0 KB), Callander Crags: from Glasgow by public transport, Eight great outdoors activities for families, How to camp responsibly as we ease out of lockdown, The Great Trossachs Forest National Nature Reserve, Top tips for enjoying the National Park responsibly, Permits cost £3 per tent or motorhome/campervan per night. I had a similar [but worse] experience on Beinn Narnain a few years back in the mist. Michio Kaku’s Parallel Worlds is a bit more pulpy but you might like that as well. If you continue, the paths are clear and good, becoming 4x4 tracks as you progress towards Oykel Bridge. A late night on Saturday had ensured a late start, last minute packing and map printing, saw me leaving the house at 10:00am. The second time, I ignored the forecast and drove up to… I dumped the pack and scouted out a dry and flatish bit of ground, on a mound between the shore and the copse of pine. Should I avoid Mull for wild camping this weekend? 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