He continued along the loch before turning down Glen Pean towards the west coast. One of the earliest Munroists perhaps, he reputedly spent a night out on Sgurr Thuilm high above Glen Pean, he also crossed the ridge that forms our recommended route for this area. The ever changing views of this area add to the pleasure of this outing. In winter this route requires both an early start and lots of stamina due to the testing length of the ridge, entertaining problems can be encountered and it is not for the inexperienced. Numerous bothies are the only accommodation in this desolate area.
Wild camping is probably best particularly if backpacking through the area.
Our first peak Sgurr an Fhuarain is a long hike from here and we start by walking up as far as Glen Dessary Lodge before climbing up through the pass between Druim a Chuirn and Froach Bheinn before descending down into Glen Kingie. It is here that our first obstacle of the day is found - the river with no bridges. In spate conditions a crossing will be found by taking a diversion upstream, which only add's to the testing length of the day. On the other side of the glen Sgurr Mor towers above and those only interested in Munro's can climb this peak. The purist will however aim for Sgurr an Fhuarain a fine Corbett at the east end of the ridge.