The forecast for our three day trip to Torridon was promising and we left home early to start the first of our planned walks. We parked at the Coille na Glas Leitre Trails car park on the banks of Loch Maree and started our ascent at just before 10am. The climb was a steady one up a rocky path and we kept looking back at ourselves to marvel at the views of Loch Maree and to Slioch on the other side of the Loch.
It was warm and sunny (and no midges at this time of year!) and we were very impressed with the effort that had been put in by the estate management who built the path. The path was well marked with plenty of opportunities to sit and take in the view - which we happily did on various occasions.
As we reached the top of our climb and to Lunar Loch, the weather changed dramatically and the heavens opened. We donned our waterproofs and decided not to make the final ascent up Meall a'Ghiubhais (we were happy to make a return journey at another time). Besides, we had another two days of walking ahead of us.
We started to make our descent - not as steep as the climb up - and again took in the views as the weather cleared. We reached the car park at around 12.20 and stopped for lunch at a picnic bench on the loch.
This was a lovely location for a walk and as its such a short distance from home we will definitely be back to complete the climb.
