Beinn Dearg and Carn Gorm
MunrosCarn Gorm
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CorbettsBeinn Dearg
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GrahamsNone
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BothiesNone
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Distance/Ascent11km 1060m
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Estimated Time5h 45min
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NotesBeinn Dearg could be combined with Cam Chreag (Corbett) and Meall a' Mhuic (Graham) but this would be a long walk and Cam Chreag is probably better combined with Meall Buidhe (Munro). It is always nice to include a Munro in the day's itinerary, even when the focus is on bagging the Corbetts.
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StartThere is room to park a short way west of the start of the track. It does not appear to be a passing place so much as a space created by farm vehicles taking a wide turn into the gateway opposite. Not ideal but used it without any apparent issues. See the photo below.
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The route below takes a different line to include Creag Ard. I'll decide which route to take when I get there.
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7 May 2017
The previous day had been a long day, not arriving back at the bothy until around 10PM. It had taken a bit of effort but once the coal started to burn, it was a fantastic fire. I ate a late meal and watched the dancing flames of the fire before crawling into my sleeping bag a little after midnight. As expected, the next morning brought more fine weather and I arose at around 6AM. It is easy to get up early when the weather is so fine!
I was surprised by how light my pack felt now that the food had been eaten and any remaining water poured away. The three mile bike ride back to the car seemed almost effortless and with everything packed into the car, I was on my way to Glen Lyon.
I was surprised by how light my pack felt now that the food had been eaten and any remaining water poured away. The three mile bike ride back to the car seemed almost effortless and with everything packed into the car, I was on my way to Glen Lyon.
I parked a short way beyond the track that heads up through the forest towards the first target of the day, Beinn Dearg.
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Despite very tired legs from the previous day, I made good progress up through the trees with minimum effort. Reaching the open hillside that forms the southeast ridge of Beinn Dearg I became increasingly breathless and periodically stopped to regain my breath. Scattered around were numerous wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa). I believe these have an extensive distribution beyond woodlands.
Despite screaming muscles and breathlessness, I was soon at the summit. My next objective, Carn Gorm, is visible in the background.
On the approach to Carn Gorm, looking back to Beinn Dearg, which seems relatively insignificant next to its Munro neighbour.
Approaching the summit of Carn Gorm (right). Meall Garbh and Carn Mairg to the left.
As with the previous day, I was faffing about with my Gorillapod, trying to produce the right selfie when a human tripod arrived! Sitting on the toppled trig point of Carn Gorm - my third ascent of this Munro.
Looking across Glen Lyon towards the Ben Lawers group and the Tarmachan Ridge....
Instead of following the route shown on the map above, I dropped down to the burn which I followed downwards back to the track leading through the forest. Here, the peaks on the horizon (L to R) are Meall nan Tarmachan, Stob Binnein, Ben More and Meall Ghaordaidh.
I should have taken the most direct route home through Tummel Bridge and Trinafour but got it into my head that it might be quicker heading towards the A9 at Pitlochry. Not only is this 20 miles longer but there was an accident at the junction to the House Of Bruar, resulting in delays and my arriving home a good hour later than I should have done.