That does look lovely, Alan.

I'm happy with the Gleann Gaorsaic route South from the Falls but I am concerned about the approach to the falls via Glen Elchaig and Allt a Ghlomaich. I'm possibly going to approach via Bealach na Sroine instead.

Thank you all very much for your responses – it’s a bit overwhelming in fact.

I'm inclined to give my proposed route a go if the weather is favourable but will develop a Plan B, probably Ray’s suggestion which I have been considering already, for bad weather. I will ask the other members of Team Kiwi to read this forum and they may change my mind for me!

As for wet feet you maybe aware that it can get a bit "damp" in NZ as well and we are very used to that situation. Peat Hags will be a new experience for us and we will be introduced to them on day 1 around Loch Cruoshie.

Rob (our leader) and I are leaders for our local tramping club and appreciate your concern about giving advice but please rest assured that we will take full responsibility for any decisions we make. In NZ we have the same outdoor code in that everyone is responsible for their own safety.

Hopefully we may meet some of you on the trail.

Once again many thanks
Lee

Yeah, but I bettcha don't have wild haggis!

JJ

There is another route avoiding the climb up the FOG which I followed in 2013 taking me to the top of the Falls from Dornie. You can follow my trail on Social Hiking:

Aussie Mikes 2013 TGO Challenge

Just zoom in to Dornie and follow the orange path.

I plodded up the east side of the Gleann Gaorsaic the following day. It was mostly untracked and mushy but not too bad compared to other bog hops I have done on the Challenge. The views were awesome and there were several fast running but narrow streams to cross. Most I just hopped over!

If I remember correctly, when I was coming down the hill to the top of the falls, I met Willem coming up!

Cheers,

Mike.

Re alternatives to the FOG route, has anyone tried the route further west, passing Eas Ban and going over Bealach Con? There is of course no bridge over the Elchaig at this point but maybe you could follow the south bank from Camas-luinie and Coille-righ?