01/12/2025
Saturday was one of those days in the mountains that will live long in my memory. While I was in the moment I knew this was as good as it gets, acknowledged it and tried to enjoy every minute.
This adventure started with a long 3.5 hour drive to Loch Quoich after work on Friday. I drove into the glen in the pitch black of night, seeing no signs of life except a few brave stags walking across the road in front of me at various times. I parked up in the van, had my dinner and went to sleep for an early rise in the morning to start hiking before sunrise.
I started the day with a loop of 2 munros: Gleouraich & Spidean Mialach. Climbing up Gleouraich was an absolute joy. Freezing cold temperatures but no wind, and just the many deer on the hills to keep me company. As the sun rose from behind the mountains to the south west, I could barely put my camera away. The scenery was mind blowing, and in my opinion the views from the climb up Gleouraich were the best I’ve had in Scotland so far.
I often see people posting about or discussing ‘the best munros (mountains) in Scotland’ and the same ones always get mentioned: An Teallach, Beinn Alligin, Liatach, Bidean nam Bian, etc etc. Yes these are all great and have incredible views, but the best mountains to someone on a particular day may not be the best for another on a different day. The conditions, the season, the company, your mood and many other factors can influence this. I had never even heard of these munros until I was doing research into those I had left and those I could group together, yet I can now say after 191 munros out of 282 that Gleouraich is my favourite.
