The Fisherfield Forest
The Fisherfield estate is quite isolated from the surrounding road. An Teallach and the Big Strath na Seala river guards entry from the north while Loch Maree restricts access from the south. The west sees vast low boggy moorland and foaming rivers. The east is probably the quickest, safest way in and even then it's 8km from the road to the mountain bases. The northern, eastern and southern approaches are the easiest means of access with paths to follow. The eastern approach from Destitution road definitely has an excellent path and I think the Poolwe approach is good.

Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair seen from the east

The eastern horseshoe of Gleann na Muice

The main summits are all munros that form a horseshoe round Gleann na Muice which drains northwards to Strath na Sealga. All summits can be done in a long day from the Shevanal bothy. The four eastern munros are all easy with the three northernmost summits being very rocky.

Beinn a' Chaidbeimh - northern summit of eastern ridge

Fionn Loch seen from Beinn Lair

Easy approaches to these eastern summits can be made from the east from near Loch an Nid - some slopes are quite slabby though. The summits are quite bouldery with the northeast ridge of Sgurr Ban and all of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair particularly so. These summits are quite rounded and offer few surprises. Camping is possible high up but vegetation is thin so options are limited for those wanting a comfortable might. The only steep sections on the ridge are those on Mullach Coire Mhic Feachair - steep scree on northern slopes, quite stable though with a good path on it.

The narrow Beinn Tarsuinn ridge

On the 'Tarsuinn ridge

'Tarsuinn seen from Gleann na Muice

The fourth summit is Beinn Tarsuinn. From the previous summits, a path cuts across Meall Garbh across steep ground to tackle the grassy slopes to Beinn Tarsuinn. This has the best ridge of this horseshoe - quite narrow, occasional scrambling and nice views.

The next two Fisherfield munros are the most remote - A'Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor. A'Mhaighdean has quite grassy northern and eastern approaches but big crags (not seen on my rainy trip there). Ruadh Stac Mor has a very bouldery ridge. The rise from the bealach with A'Mhaighdean is only 150m, but appears loose and is very steep. Easier approaches can be had from the north.

Beinn Dearg Mhor seen from Strath na Sealga

A' Mhaighdean seen from the south from Beinn Lair

Beinn Dearg Bheag and Beinn Dearg Mhor seen from the south

Numerous other summits exist in the Fisherfield. Beinn Dearg Beag/Mor is the most spectacular no doubt. I haven't climbed these and so can't comment but I will revisit this place and look forward to climbing these peaks.

The Loch Maree Peaks
Four summits lie on the north side of Loch Maree. While all of them are comparatively close to the main road, they all demand long walks - particularly Beinn Lair. Beinn Lair and Slioch are the most impressive of the three, throwing down enourmous cliffs. Slioch appears impregnable when seen from the west while Beinn Liar hides all its cliffs from the main road.

Along the north shore of Loch Maree

Beinn Airigh Charr seen from Beinn Lair - the best bits hidden from Loch Maree

Despite it's defiant look, Slioch is easily climbed from the south east from Kinlochewe. A good path walks alongside the Kinlochewe River and Loch Maree to a large roaring tributary. Here the ascent begins, muddy and heathery low down, you emerge into Slioch's southeastern corrie. An easy way upto the ridges either side can be found and all that remains are straighforward walks to the top. The north arc of the corrie is a bit narrow but easy. Note the trig point isn't the summit.

On the east ridge of Slioch looking down to Loch Maree

Fhionn Beinn seen from the Fannichs

East of Slioch lies some low hills - but then comes Fhionn Bheinn. The usual route is from Achnasheen and is very grassy/heathery all the way to the top. The slopes are moderate and smooth all the way so it's not the most exciting hill from this angle. From Loch Fannich it shows a bolder face and makes a better walk from here - getting to Loch Fannich is another matter though.

I haven't walked any other part of this region so I can't comment further.

The Destitution Road peaks
These are the summits that face the Destitution road. There are only three mountains, one of which is An Teallach. The other two summits are Sail Mhor seen to the west and Creag Rainich to the south east. The latter two summits I haven't climbed so I'll just focus on An Teallach. An Teallach is regarded by many as the finest peak on the Scottish Mainland - quite rightly so as it has the most spectacular ridge overlooking the highest overhang in the best Scottish Corrie.

The Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles wreathed in cloud

Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles seen from the north

Sail Mhor seen from An Teallach

The narrow ridge forms the southern arm of the Corrie nestling Loch Toll an Lochain where a 300m high overhang lies. This overhang starts right beneath Lord Berkerleys seat - an airy stance but not the scariest! The scariest part of the ridge lies with the Corrag Bhuidie pinnacles. I haven't been on this ridge so I'll focus on other parts of the mountain.

Lord Berkeleys seat from Sgurr Fiona

The Principal summit from Sgurr Fiona

The summit ridge links the two munros, Sgurr Fiona and Bidein a' Ghlas Thuil. It's quite a steep drop north from Sgurr Fiona and there's a false ridge ridge to catch the unweary but, a well worn path exists and no scrambling is involved. The rise upto the principal top is straightforward. East of the principal top, there's another ridge with a scrambling section. I haven't been on that ridge either but the ridge soon broadens out to boulder slopes.

The corrie south of Glas Meall Mhor

Ascent from the north and east can be made via some corries. From Dundonell Hotel to the north, there's a well worn track boggy in places but easy and not too steep. An Eastern approach enters the corrie south of Glas Meall Mhor. The Corrie headwall is very steep and hold snow into June - but is used nonetheless. The steep scree of Glas Meall Mhor probably offers an easier option.