Maoile Lunndaidh, Sgurr a' Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich, Glen Carron

[@chrisemsley3520]

Maoile Lunndaidh - my very first Munro - May 1986 - every season in one day and my introduction to Munros. Never forgotten. Thanks for sharing.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Chris, That's a big one to start your Munro journey 👍A cracking area with a quite a variety of tops. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie

[@chrisemsley3520]

@@charliemccartney7055 We had the strangest experience. In driving snow and no great visibility we reached the trig point and found a set of tracks coming from the edge and arriving at the trig point but none at all going in any other direction. Just those leading to it - and fresh too. Stayed many times in Strathfarrar and have always wanted to go back and climb this hill again but I doubt that will happen now.

[@charliemccartney7055]

@@chrisemsley3520 Never say never, even a walk back up into the glen would be a joy 👍 It's amazing how you see and hear things in the hills, just like your experience, that don't really have an explanation. It's all part of the enjoyment. Cheers

[@fanfan00]

Excellent video as always. Straightforward and to the point. Will hopefully get round to doing these soon.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi David, I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience as it's a fine group of tops. Not the easier to get at but worth the effort. Cheers, Charlie

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

The beauty of the NW in its isolation on full diplay heres. Just to walk the Glen is full of the fulness of wild nature. I hope and pray this route or at least the area is in my future . Thx for posting. JMO

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hello, Really glad you enjoyed this trip. Its a superb area and you soon get the remote feeling once your into the hills. Just magic... Cheers

[@justmyopiniontoday7548]

@charliemccartney7055 terrific - that feeling of remoteness and nature in its roarness - for me this really came through. And congratulations on the route under winter conditions. JMO

[@grahamhaines9931]

We once camped down in the Glen below the lodge, planning on staying 2 nights to climb the surrounding hills. It was part of a six day crossing from Torridon to Kintail. After the first night we climbed the same hills as you have here, and after returning to our tents we decided to move camp to the Bealach Bearnais, as we had suffered badly with the midges. After evening meal we packed up and moved and set up the tents in the new location. We gained nothing! The midges were just as bad, if not worse! That said, even the wee beasties could not detract from the beautiful surroundings we found ourselves travelling through. Thanks for sharing.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Graham, Nae luck with the midges. You would have thought a wee breeze at the bealach would have been a certainty. A terrific area with stunning views and a nice variety of tops. Cheers, Charlie

[@joeoak8181]

Nice route. Including the map was a great idea. Wish I could still do days like that!

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Joe, Yes, days like that just get harder and harder 🤣 Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers

[@alistairtait7116]

Brilliant. As always…

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Alistair, Great that you enjoyed our latest outing to this fantastic area. This mild winter is giving the opportunity for getting at some bigger days early in the season... hopefully it will last and we'll get an early Spring. Cheers, Charlie

[@geoffreysutton760]

A wee bit dreich at times but no rain. Impressive snow cornices. That's the way to cross a river, just don't break stride. Thanks again, Charlie and Mike.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Geoffrey, The wind was a bit of a pain but as you said, no rain was a bonus. Great to be getting in here early in the season and getting our required Munros started for the year. Cheers, Charlie

[@andythemunroeater9884]

Amazing hike for this time of the year Charlie, i will have to get back up there soon. cheers

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Andy, It was certainly great getting into some bigger days this early in the season. It doesn't look as if winter is returning anytime soon so travelling further for the tops is certainly on the cards. Cheers, Charlie

[@andythemunroeater9884]

@@charliemccartney7055 I travel up from Essex so it's good to know the tops are accessible 👍🏻

[@charliemccartney7055]

@@andythemunroeater9884 We're expecting a couple of wild weather days over the weekend so maybe the winter isn't finished yet 🤣 Cheers.

[@jonathanwillingham9113]

Super video gents. A big day for you. Great having the hills to yourselves. Wonderful how you captured the partly snow covered north face cliffs of the hills you did. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Jonathan, Glad you enjoyed our latest trip. We had hoped for slight better weather but can't complain with getting a bigger day completed early in the season. Cheers, Charlie

[@merkyw4187]

A 10 hour hike :) fantastic ye both make it look so easy, and it's not :) loved the second photos 2014 ... really enjoy your style of videos EXCELLENT thks so much for vids M ☘️

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi M, Its unusual to get a bigger day walking early in the season but this mild winter is giving the opportunity for things planned later in the year. Glad you enjoy tagging along and many thanks for viewing. Cheers, Charlie

[@merkyw4187]

@@charliemccartney7055 pleasures all mine THKS

[@carolfitton2007]

Loved the video Charlie,you and Mike certainly put some miles in.👍

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Carol, Glad you enjoyed our latest trip to this superb area. Winter is sliding away and giving the opportunity for these slightly longer days. Cheers, Charlie

[@andrewkingdom]

Great view’s fantastic area one of my favourites thanks for sharing

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Andrew, I agree this is a fantastic area and I think "cheesecake" is up there with the best for the most spectacular views. It's bloody hard to get to which just adds to the day. Cheers, Charlie

[@andrewkingdom]

@@charliemccartney7055 yes mate love cheesecake stayed at Ben format bothy in winter once and climbed it with lurg mhor and did it from Craig but camped out Scotland is fantastic cheers

[@andrewkingdom]

Should read Ben dornaig

[@hikingwithfrank315]

Hi Charlie, over in sunny Tenerife just now😎☀️🍺 so it’s good to catch up with your travels to see what I’m missing, a great hike Charlie & Mike, that’s a big day which I’ll leave for the longer days in summer, if it took you 10hrs I’d be looking at about 12hrs😂😂 Great filming as always Charlie and the morning light was lovely.👍 ATB Frank.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Frank, It’s a great time to be in the heat and avoid this crap weather this. Rain and gales forecast through to next week. Enjoy the sun, heat and beer. We’ve a couple months before we’re out there. Cheers Charlie

[@DAoutdoors]

Absolutely brilliant Mike, what a day and some fabulous views, thanks for sharing as always.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Dave, Glad you enjoyed yesterdays outing. A bit breezy but glad we didn't encounter any rain. Cheers, Charlie

[@thelifeofbrian282]

That's some going Charlie 🏔️🏔️🏔️ 32km and 10hrs, well done guys 👏 another great video 👌 atb Brian 👍

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Brian, The wind made things a bit challenging at times but a great day with the bonus of getting it done early in the season. Can't imagine winter will be back with any force now. Cheers, Charlie

[@Alan-iu2el]

Amazing what a shift u both put in !!! well done 👍 great video

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hello, Its great getting the opportunity for a longer day in this mild winter. Many thanks for taking the time to view yesterdays outing. Cheers, Charlie

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Some shift Charlie. I’m looking forward to revisiting these although I’m not sure I’ll get the same amazing inversion I got on my first visit. Cracking area. Gordon

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Gordon, I agree this is a cracking area. We've been up that road many times and its always a joy although generally results in big days. We prefer getting to Cheesecake and Lurg Mhor from here as the view towards Cheesecake from this side is stunning. Cheers, Charlie

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

@@charliemccartney7055 agree although the bad step on cheesecake can be slippy right?

[@davidyuille6083]

I was on these hills on Sunday and have to say I was surprised at how rapidly the snow has shifted. I love the wild feel of these hills, though the wind was rattling up from Loch Monar at Bealach Bhernais like an express train. Big day there chaps and great to follow your travels as always. All the best. David 👍

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi David, Hi David, Its such a great area. I think Lurg Mhor and Cheesecake are my favourites from the group and coming at them from Beach Bhernais is always a great trip. Cheers, Charlie

[@davidyuille6083]

@@charliemccartney7055 I did Cheesecake and the Big Shin from the other side, and have to say it was tough on the feet. Lovely when you get to the loch mind The approach from Craig seems to have more character, though I've not done that particular route. Probably one for later in the year. How do they compare? (I'm assuming you have done both routes)

[@charliemccartney7055]

@@davidyuille6083 I've only ever come at these hills from Craig and Bhernais bothy but not from the south. Never fancied the long road.... From Craig, coming over Beinn Tharsuinn is stunning, although on the last two visits we have opted for walking south from Bealach Bhernais towards Loch Monar before turning southwest across Bealach an Sgoltaidh. All great fun.... Cheers.

[@murdo1111]

Wonderful images - the light in Scotland is something else on these days. It looked pretty wild and remote up the top of the 3rd Munro there, but what wonderful views. Looks a decent track most of the way too. Did well to get there and back in the light! Thanks again. Best wishes Murdo

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Murdo, The slightly longer daylight hours just give the opportunity for a day like this and with the mild winter getting about is easier. The hills have a mid April feel rather than mid Feb. Cheers, Charlie

[@PAADVENTURES1]

That’s a big day Charlie! Looks like the snow is rapidly retreating 😮. Think I will have a go at these in the summer. That’s a long day up there and back plus 10hours! Ooft. Paul

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Paul, Its certainly not the day you would normally have in winter conditions but the hills are looking more like mid Apr rather than Feb. Its great getting a bit further north for a change. Cheers, Charlie

[@williamduncan6676]

10 hrs for this 3 is good going

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi William, The day turned out more challenging due to the strength of the wind. We had relief getting up onto the second Munro which was welcome. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie

[@2112Tix]

Yeah that’s a big day out, respect. I tried to climb them last May but was thwarted by torrential rain, couldn’t get across the river - tried the rope bridge but retreated quickly, if I’d have fallen in the river it would have swept me away.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi 2112Tix, That river can certainly be a problem after heavy rain and a challenge to get across. Your right to retreat and leave it for another day as the thought of falling in is scary and not worth the chance. Cheers, Charlie

[@charlesrobert9527]

That just looks to be such a wild remote area. It looks really fantastic. Whilst the Munro’s don’t look too intimidating those crags on the third Munro with their snow covering look awesome. These look to be a great threesome to have a go at sometime. Great video showing the huge expanse of the area. Looks like an early start is the way to go, at least if undertaken in winter. Many thanks for sharing.

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Charles, Its a terrific area with a variety of tops. They track gives great access and your well warmed up by the time you get up to the level. An early start is always best and they are certainly an enjoyable three to complete in either direction. Cheers, Charlie

[@charlesrobert9527]

Thanks Charlie. Yeah just had a look on the map. What a fantastic area. All manor of routes. Some seem a long way off the road. Definitely need to anticipate a long day out. You have definitely wet my appetite. Many thanks.

[@ScottishMunroJourney]

Great video Charlie, thats a big day out for this time of year! The snow has fairly shifted, Was nice to see clips of the views on your previous trips.. I was looking at doing Sgùrr Chòinnich and Sgùrr a'Chaorachain tomorrow so might be brave & tag on Maoile Lunndaidh too.. these are close to me so can start early in the dark 😁 would a bike be helpful for the walk in? Cheers, James

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi James, You'll probably be pushing the bike for the section up through the wood but after that it will be an advantage and save a bit of time. It'll be fun on the way out that's for sure. Have a great day. Cheers, Charlie

[@ScottishMunroJourney]

@@charliemccartney7055 thanks Charlie, the weather looks to be deteriorating at lunchtime tomorrow so might just stick with the 2 Munros 😁

[@fioralbannach6647]

Great upload, beautiful hills. I’m really surprised at almost the complete lack of snow, at this time of year; expected a lot more above 600m. Btw, good going with 32km👍 No wonder so many Scots, pass SAS selection🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Fior, Yes, the tops are looking like they should be in mid April instead of Feb. A least we get the opportunity for a few extended walks early in the season. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie

[@discoverydave8541]

Hi Guys, that's some trot...!!!! I see you've got new jackets.... changabang ? 👍🏔

[@charliemccartney7055]

Hi Dave, A great day early in the season. This mild winter have the hills looking like mid April instead of mid Feb which lets us get on with some bigger days. Cheers, Charlie