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• ROUTE GUIDE
Spring weather at last on the west coast of Scotland so I decided to go hill walking in one of my favourite areas, the wilds of Knoydart where I lived and worked for seven years. Well, I wasn't quite in Knoydart but I was close enough with an ascent of the pyramidal peak of Sgurr na Ciche, one of the most distinctive munros (mountain over 3000ft) in Scotland. It's a long hike to get to the summit. You can either get boated in to Sourlies bothy at the head of Loch Nevis or do what I did and approach through Glen Dessarry from the head of Loch Arkaig to the east.

I camped in Glen Dessarry and next day set off up the ridge to Sgurr nan Coireachan (953m) (04:48), the first munro of the day. From there it's a wild and rugged ridge walk over a second munro - Garbh Chioch Mhor (1013m) (07:30) - before a steep drop to Feadan na Ciche, the bealach below Sgurr na Ciche. The climb up to this, the third and highest (1040m) (11:09) munro of the day is a very steep slog. From a distance Sgurr na Ciche looks very pointed but in fact there is plenty of space up there on top. It's a magnificent viewpoint with Loch Nevis stretching out to the sea to the west, the islands of Rum, Eigg and Skye beyond. The peaks of Knoydart - Ladhar Bheinn and Meall Buidhe lie a little further north and to the east is Loch Cuaich. A fantastic day.

On Garbh Chioch Beag I bumped into fellow youtube munroist James who makes wonderfully engaging films about his hill walks. Check out his channel here @ScottishMunroJourney

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Remember that hiking and mountain climbing can be dangerous. The videos on my channel are for entertainment only (other than where specified). Always prepare well and be willing to abandon a trip if it becomes dangerous due to weather or unexpected trail conditions. If you are new to hiking and the great outdoors it's always a good idea to go with a guide or a more experienced companion. And remember - give the wildlife some space, leave no trace, go quietly and enjoy it out there!

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I know how annoying it can be to hear a drone whizzing about when you are trying to enjoy the peace and solitude of wild places. I'm also aware of the potential to disturb wildlife with them. I always avoid flying the drone when there are other hikers around. It's one of the reasons I tend to hike at less popular times of day and in mid-week and I avoid using the drone if I do see others nearby. I never fly a drone towards wildlife or where birds are likely to be nesting.

• CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:27 Wild camping in Glen Dessarry
03:17 Ascent of 1st munro Sgurr nan Coireachan
06:03 Ascent of 2nd munro Garbh Chioch Mhor
10:28 Ascent of 3rd munro Sgurr na Ciche
12:18 Sgurr na Ciche summit aerials

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