Am Faochagach

I have to say this wasn't exactly a hill I was bursting to do. Especially after having had such a stupendous time on Quinag, a few days previously. However, it's always good getting out and it seemed to be a quick jaunt so that Mrs P wasn't too put out by me being away from our holiday location in Achiltibuie. The one thing that was clear in reading reports about this was the approach was boggy to nigh impossible, after heavy rain. Fortunately, it had been dry up this way and while there was undoubted bog to cross, I made light work of this and the infamous river crossing. Ignore the small cairn, which apparently reflects the easiest crossing - it isn't. My approach (pictured) was great but then again, it was done when the river was relatively low. Once over this, it was a straightforward approach up on to the bealach. A good point to rest, re-fuel and take in the views of clag. I can imagine that the view from the hill over to the Beinn Dearg hills can be quite stupendous. Unfortunately for me, my best photo was of a mountain hare which was happy to be snapped and never moved an inch, even as I was a close as 5 ft. I fairly romped off the hill after re-arranging the cairn to offer some shelter and was back at the car in 4 hours 15 mins. This hill epitomises why those who only Munro bag are really missing out. Perhaps I had just been spoiled by Quinag experience.