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Start
from North Sannox, along the road between Sannox and Lochranza. To
begin
with you follow a stream, with rapids and waterfalls.
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After a
few km and 200 altitude meters Casteal Abhail is visible, here to the
right in clouds. To the left is "Witches step". .
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Eventually I leave the path and
follow some deertrails, hoping to find the path
again further on. Cimb up on a ridge at almost 600m. Here a view to the
northeast
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It
can be a good thing to look at the map sometimes. After finally picking
it up I realize I have chosen the wrong ridge. This mistake actually
means I get a shorter way. I walk up towards Casteal Abhail on this
slope. |
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Cir
Mhor, seen from Casteal Abhail, an impressive sight. To the left is
Goatfell,
now in clouds. |
The
peak of Casteal Abhail. The simpliest way is to walk around and up from
the back. On this side there is around 10m of almost vertical climb. |
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"Moonlandshape" from the peak of Casteal
Abhail. |
Between the peaks, going for Cir Mhor. |
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Witches
step, seen from the slopes up towards Cir Mhor.
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A look
back on Casteal Abhail from the top of Cir Mhor. |
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Glen
Sannox, seen from the top of Cir Mhor.
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After
Cir Mhor my path leads to the rocky ridge A'Chir, which can be passed
by a trail just below. When passing over these rocks climbing equipment
should be used.
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First
I planned to climb Beinn Tarsuinn as well, but due to clouds and very
strong winds (not to mention tired legs) I choose the lower Beinn a'
Chliabhain instead. From there the path leads down to the Glen Rosa
valley, close to Brodick
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