Hi Chris

I have a really rotten head for heights (for example, I just can't *do* wire bridges) but even I managed the path up the Falls of Glomach. The occasional drops are quite challenging for the vertically challenged and there are one or two spots where it feels a bit "iffy", but they are matters of just a moment or so.

Having got up to the Falls, both Phil Lambert and I thought it wouldn't have been a very pleasant experience in gusty wet weather. Because of this, when I planned my LEJOG going in the opposite direction, I went down into Glen Elchaig via the path down alongside Allt Coire Easaich, a couple of km to the NE.

However! This was not so great either, as there was a section alongside the waterfalls where the path had been washed away by a landslip, and I resorted to sliding down on my backside. I seem to recall from reading other Challengers' reports that this path is still in a poor condition.

Perhaps the safest way up in crappy weather would be to take the path that branches off the Allt Coire Easaich path and then dropping back down to Loch Lon Mhurchaidh.

Good luck - sounds like a great warm-up.

Hi Alan,

Thanks for that info. I've now got Plans A, B, C, D and E, so I should be alright. I suspect the weather will have the final word. On the other hand, Plan F is to research the accuracy of the claims all those hotels along the shores of Loch Alsh and Loch Duich make about their bars being the very epitome of Scottish hospitality. Should get me nicely warmed up. Decisions, decisions.

Chris