2018
30 May 2018
- Sgurr a'Chaorachain (792m)
Scotland With A Son - Into The Highlands With My 10 Year Old
Twenty Years after bagging my first Munro, I headed back to The Highlands of Scotland in the company of my eldest Son, Benjamin. Here’s what we got up to.
Ian Nelson
27 May 2018
- Ben A'an (454m)
2007
02 June 2007
- Ben More (Mull) (916m)
Paulo’s Last Munro Photos
I’ve finally gotten round to processing and uploading photos from Paulo’s Last
Munro weekend [/hebrides-bound-but-can-i-still-rough-it/]. The weather on Ben
More was truly appalling, so the majority of the images were, unsurprisingly,
taken within the cosy confines of the Craignure Inn
[http://www.craignure-inn.co.uk/…
Ian Nelson
Hebrides Bound - But Can I Still Rough It?
This weekend I’m taking a couple of much-deserved days off work and heading to Mull [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Mull] with the intention of plodding
up Ben More [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_More_%28Mull%29…
Ian Nelson
2004
04 April 2004
- Maol Chean-dearg (933m)
31 January 2004
- Geal Charn (917m)
- A'Mharconaich (975m)
- Beinn Udlamain (1011m)
- Sgairneach Mhor (991m)
The Drumochter Four
Remind me again why I do this kind of thing in January? Thanks to Alex for the companionship on this greyest of days.
Ian Nelson
2003
27 May 2003
Beinn Alligin:
- (Tom na Gruagaich) (922m)
- Sgurr Mhor (986m)
Beinn Alligin
In which I pop my Torridonian cherry.
Ian Nelson
25 May 2003
- Moruisg (928m)
- Sgurr nan Ceannaichean (915m)
A Couple of Glen Carron Hills
Two of the hills that rise above Glen Carron. * Moruisg (928m / 3045ft) * Sgurr nan Ceannaichean (915m / 3002ft)
Ian Nelson
2002
26 August 2002
The Ring of Steall, Mamores:
- Sgurr a'Mhaim (1099m)
- Am Bodach (1032m)
- Stob Coire a'Charn (981m)
- An Gearanach (982m)
The Ring of Steall, Mamores
A superlative day in the hills with Richard, Melanie, Hugh and Harriet. A cloudy start at low heights, but as we ascended higher we broke through a
cloud inversion, being presented with stunning blue skies and incredible views
across to Ben Nevis and the Carn Mor Dearg arete.
Ian Nelson
25 August 2002
Beinn a'Bheithir:
- Sgorr Dhearg (1024m)
- Sgorr Dhonuill (1001m)
Beinn a’Bheithir
A great day bagging the two Munros that make up Beinn a’Bheithir - Sgorr Dheargh
(1024m) and Sgorr Dhonuill (1001m)
Ian Nelson
23 August 2002
Buachaille Etive Beag:
- Stob Dubh (958m)
- Stob Coire Raineach (925m)
Buachaille Etive Beag
The little sibling to Buachaille Etive Mor [/buachaille-etive-mor/].
Ian Nelson
08 June 2002
- Ben More Coigach (743m)
- Sgurr an Fhidleir (705m)
Ben More Coigach
A couple of fine Grahams bagged on a short, steep lunchtime walk. Ben More Coigach (743m) Sgurr an Fhidleir (705m)
Ian Nelson
04 June 2002
- Beinn Bhrotain (1157m)
- Monadh Mor (1113m)
03 June 2002
- Braeriach (1296m)
- The Devil's Point (Bod an Deamhain) (1004m)
- Cairn Toul (1291m)
- Sgor an Lochain Uaine (1258m)
Four Big Cairngorms
Four big ones in the bag, thanks to an overnight stay at Corrour Bothy: * Braeriach (1296m) * The Devil’s Point (Bod an Deamhain) (1004m) * Cairn Toul (1291m) * Sgor an Lochain Uaine (1258m) It was at some point on this day that my Nokia 5510, won during last year’s Nokia Game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_Game#2001:_The_Tone…
Ian Nelson
03 March 2002
- Saileag (956m)
2001
22 September 2001
- Carn Mor Dearg (1220m)
- Ben Nevis (1344m)
Ben Nevis
On which I bagged the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis (1344m), via the curvaceous
Carn Mor Dearg arête.
Ian Nelson
25 August 2001
- Meall Garbh (1118m)
- An Stuc (1118m)
- Ben Lawers (1214m)
- Beinn Ghlas (1103m)
- Meall Corranaich (1069m)
- Meall a'Choire Leith (926m)
24 April 2001
- Bla Bheinn (Blaven) (928m)
Bla Bheinn (Blaven)
The Foot and Mouth outbreak fortunately did not prevent us from having a fine
day bagging Bla Bheinn on the Isle of Skye.
Ian Nelson
22 April 2001
- Sgorr Ruadh (962m)
- Beinn Liath Mhor (926m)
Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor
Another great day on snow-kissed hills.
Ian Nelson
2000
25 November 2000
Aonach Beag (1234m)
Aonach Beag
On which we summitted the seventh-highest mountain in Scotland, the 1234m Aonach
Beag. Plans to continue across to neighbouring Aonach Mor had to be abandoned
due to poor visibility.
Ian Nelson
04 July 2000
- Sgurr Ban (989m)
- Beinn a'Chlaidheimh (916m)
The Fisherfield Forest
A couple of days in the wonderfully remote Fisherfield Forest, staying at the
delightful Shenavall Bothy.
Ian Nelson
02 July 2000
- Crib Goch (923m)
- Snowdon (1085m)
Snowdon via Crib Goch
Similarly to my traverse of the Aonach Eagach ridge last year
[/the-aonach-eagach-ridge/], the scale of the perilous drops aside me were
hidden by cloud.
Ian Nelson
29 April 2000
- Beinn Bheoil (1019m)
- Ben Alder (1148m)
Ben Alder
May Day weekend 2000. A late dash to Scotland after work on the Friday. A long
and dark post-midnight walk to the Ben Alder cottage bothy. A cracking day in
the hills on the Saturday, begging Beinn Bheoil (1019m) and Ben Alder (1148m) as
part of The Great Scottish Climb charity event.
Ian Nelson
15 March 2000
- Cona' Mheall (978m)
Cona’ Mheall
Cona’ Mheall (978m) Another long walk in and only a single munro bagged, in the mist and rain. Yuk!
Ian Nelson
13 March 2000
- Ben Hope (927m)
1999
20 November 1999
- Beinn a'Chleibh (916m)
- Ben Lui (1130m)
Ben Lui
On which we climbed Beinn a’Chleibh (916m) and Ben Lui (1130m).
Ian Nelson
04 September 1999
Aonach Eagach Ridge:
- Sgorr nam Fiannaidh (967m)
- Meall Dearg (953m)
The Aonach Eagach Ridge
A misty day scrambling along the Aonach Eagach ridge.
Ian Nelson
02 September 1999
- Beinn Teallach (915m)
- Beinn a'Chaorainn (1049m)
01 September 1999
- Meall Chuaich (951m)
31 August 1999
- Broad Cairn (998m)
- Cairn Bannoch (1012m)
- Carn an t-Sagart Mor (1047m)
- Carn a'Choire Boidheach (White Mouth) (1110m)
- Lochnagar (Cac Carn Beag) (1155m)
29 August 1999
- Cairn of Claise (1064m)
- Carn an Tuirc (1019m)
28 August 1999
- Ben Chonzie (931m)
26 June 1999
- Bidean nam Bian (1150m)
- Stob Coire Sgreamhach (1072m)
Bruce’s Last Munro
Bidean nam Bian (1150m) Stob Coire Sgreamhach (1072m) Bruce’s last Munro.
Ian Nelson
01 June 1999
- Beinn Eunaich (989m)
- Beinn a'Chochuill (980m)
31 May 1999
- Meall Ghordie (1039m)
30 May 1999
- Carn Gorm (1029m)
- Meall Garbh (968m)
- Carn Mairg (1041m)
- Meall nan Aighean (Creag Mhor) (981m)
The Glen Lyon Four
A hot spring day taking in a circuitous route around the Glen Lyon four. * Carn Gorm (1029m) * Meall Garbh (968m) * Carn Mairg (1041m) * Meall nan Aighean (Creag Mhor) (981m)
Ian Nelson
29 May 1999
- Meall nan Tarmachan (1044m)
The Tarmachan Ridge
29 May 1999 Meall nan Tarmachan, 1044m / 3425ft
Ian Nelson
23 April 1999
- Stac Pollaidh (612m)
Mauling
“You seem to be going awfully fast,” said the perspiring southern lady on the
footpath to Stac Pollaidh, “would you pull me up?” I smiled politely, but in reality I was both shocked and pleased to have
realised that over the course of the week, my mental and physical fitness had increased, and her…
Ian Nelson
21 April 1999
- Beinn Dearg (1084m)
- Cona' Mheall (978m)
No Such Deviations
I first wandered up the long track toward Beinn Dearg a year ago, when Daffy
insisted we leave it at an early stage and clamber up through snow-covered
heather onto a large rounded ridge which seemed to go on forever before finally
nearing the summit of Eididh nan Clach Geala. Fortunately no such d…
Ian Nelson
19 April 1999
- Conival (987m)
- Ben More Assynt (998m)
Soggy Foothills
Updates on a few days in the far north. Ben Wyvis, Conival and Ben More Assynt.
Ian Nelson
18 April 1999
- Ben Wyvis (Glas Leathad Mor) (1046m)
17 April 1999
- Gulvain (987m)
Vast Solid Pillar
In which a lengthy trudge is undertaken up the “shy” hill Gulvain.
Ian Nelson
27 March 1999
Buachaille Etive Mor:
- Stob Dearg (1021m)
- Stob na Doire (1011m)
- Stob Coire Altruim (941m)
- Stob na Broige (956m)
Buachaille Etive Mor
One of my favourite days in the hills ever.
Ian Nelson
1998
31 October 1998
- Beinn a'Chroin (940m)
- An Caisteal (995m)
Drunkenness and Debauchery in Rural Scotland
In which larks are had in Killin.
Ian Nelson
02 October 1998
- Beinn Dorain (1076m)
- Beinn an Dothaidh (1004m)
Bridge Of Orchy
More rain. So we sped over to the western highlands and bagged a couple of munros near Bridge of Orchy.
Ian Nelson
30 September 1998
- Beinn a'Chaorainn (1083m)
- Beinn Bhreac (931m)
The Transitional Nineties
On which it rained a lot. Lots of walking across boggy marshy stuff sprinkled with deer and sheep crap. Another metaphor for life, then.
Ian Nelson
29 September 1998
- Carn a'Mhaim (1037m)
- Ben Macdui (1309m)
A Night Under The Stars
In which we are benighted near Ben Macdui.
Ian Nelson
28 September 1998
- Carn Aosda (917m)
- The Cairnwell (933m)
- Carn a'Gheoidh (975m)
The Cairnwell
In which I do something silly on a hill.
Ian Nelson
25 July 1998
- Stob a'Choire Mheadhoin (1105m)
- Stob Coire Easain (1115m)
Starspotting In The Highlands
Sitting in Richard’s Volvo with Bruce, on the forecourt of an Esso station in
Fort William: “Shit, Nel, look who it is!” “What, where?” “That old guy walking away from the Toyota - it looks like... no, it actually
is...” “Wow, it can’t be!?” “It IS! It’s him! Shit, it’s...” “Jimmy Saville!!!…
Ian Nelson
24 July 1998
- Schiehallion (1083m)
Schiehallion
Notes and photographs from my ascension of Schiehallion with two friends on a fine summer’s evening.
Ian Nelson
11 April 1998
- Eididh nan Clach Geala (927m)
Eididh nan Clach Geala
My second Munro. Lots of fun in the snow.
Ian Nelson
10 April 1998
- Meall a'Chrasgaidh (934m)
Meall a’Chrasgaidh
While the Good Friday Agreement was being signed in Belfast, I was reluctantly plodding up my first ever Munro, the dreary featureless lump that is Meall a’Chrasgaidh.
Ian Nelson