Glen Orchy Corbetts

Getting there

• Glen Orchy runs from Bridge of Orchy on the A82 to Dalmally on the A85. A narrow road follows the River Orchy through the glen.
• Parking for Beinn Bhreac-liath and Beinn Ulaidh is by a bridge over the Allt Ghamhnain and next to a gate accessing the thick adjacent forest.
• Parking for the route up Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh is by the bridge at the Eas Urchaidh, or alternatively 100 metres to the north in a layby.

Beinn Bhreac-liath

• From by the bridge over the Allt Ghamhnain, cross north and walk until a gate is met.
• Head through the gate and up a track towards the house at Invergaunan.
• As the house is approached, look for a faint path heading to the base of the hill directly ahead. The path gradually fades into the grass.
• On pathless terrain the going underfoot is pleasant on the flatter ground.
• Continue up the north-west shoulder of Beinn Bhreac-laith and as the 700m contour is reached, the ground levels out and it's an enjoyable walk continuing to the summit while enjoying the views, particularly back towards Beinn Dorain.
• A few false summits are passed to reach a small cairn marking the hill's summit. Fine views in all directions.

Beinn Ulaidh

• From Beinn Bhreac-liath's summit, turn south-west and drop on grass and rush covered gentle slope to the bealach below with its small lochan.
• Continue south-west and begin to climb. Easy at first, the route then appears to initially curve around some rocks, but a faint path can be found to clamber over them.
• Head northwards on the plateau and a large cairn with the remains of an abandoned mast are met on the summit.

Return to Glen Orchy

• Head northwards for a bit, then start to lose height.
• Some large rocks protruding out of the otherwise grass covered slopes will be encountered. These rocky outcrops form the quartzite dyke that can been seen from the north forming a long unusual line up Beinn Ulaidh's northern shoulder. Contained in the rock is a tiny amount of gold (click here for more info) !
• Follow this line of rock downhill to meet the Allt Ghamhnain, then head north-west through grass and trees back to the road.