An enjoyable day on Creag Meagaidh & its neighbouring peaks, Stob Poite Coire Ardair, & Carn Liath. Creag Meagaidh is a magnificent massif, a bare plateau fringed by some of the grandest cliffs in Scotland. Exactly what you want for a walk! Route details and information are provided in good faith. Click for details, Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Look out for butterflies (whites and browns), a range of woodland and meadow birds. The walk starts at the information boards for the reserve and is signposted with lilac alder logo. Ascent of Creag Meagaidh from 'the Window': After circa 150m of height gain, I was onto the flat plateau of Creag Meagaidh. We left the cottage at 9am and drove on the A86 to the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve car par. This tiny sheet of water is utterly overpowered by the great bulk of Creag Meagaidh's cliffs high above. Creag Meagaidh & the 4 tops - 70s girl group? Oh the joy of pathless open moorland. Scmccabe : 05/10/2020: From the Car park via the window. Circuit of Creag Meagaidh and it's tops. Down from Sron a' Choire to track via NE ridge. With Debs & Tali. Great views. Mountain Goat: 02/10/2020 This traverse also takes in two further neighbouring Munros and makes for a memorable day. I did this walk in August 2015 driving to the large car park at Creag Megaidh National Nature Reserve by the A86 between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore. The map can be resized and dragged using your mouse. Park at in car park Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, clearly signposted off the A88, at Aberarder. This traverse also takes in two further neighbouring Munros and makes for a memorable day. Sodden 10th March 2020 (Above) A sodden walk into Coire Dubh today. There are some great views of the ridge and summits of Creag Meagaidh massif on route and at the viewpoint. The lower part of the glen is clothed with a wonderful remnant of the ancient forest, and further still are the regenerating areas helped by the National Nature Reserve. So little effort for such grand views. According to local legend it is the burial mound (or cist) of a suicide victim, constructed by the victim’s family. The trail is very easy angled and well constructed. Things to do near Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve The Highland Mountain Company Vertical Fever - Day Adventures Nevis Cycles Hunter Mountaineering Highland Mini Tours Steall Waterfall Lochaber Guides - Private Day Descend the steep slopes leading east from the Window; the path is steep, stony and eroded and keeps to the left on the way down at first, before switching to the right on the second steep section. The West Highland Hotel offers a choice of dining experiences including the stylish Island View Restauarant, The Longe, The West Bar and Conservatory with panoramic views out to the Islands. Trees weren’t growing here. Details for Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve Car Park a Overnight parking - no services Kinloch Laggan, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom, PH20 1BX NNR Carpark just off main road 6 vans parked up when we arrived plenty Walk of the week: Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, Highlands Loop round an ancient lochan and discover mica-sparkling rocks and Arctic … The path passes through grassy heath with natural regeneration by birch and rowan. The path passes by a large sheep fank. Shortly after which the path heads through a lovely section of ancient birch and alder woodland. 6 mile walk in 6h30 from 10.00 to 16.30 – average 0.9 mph.. The Creag Meagaidh circuit is one of the classic walks in the Highlands and allows no fewer than three Munros to be climbed relatively easily in one day. Creag Meagaidh Creag Meagaidh and neighbouring Munros, 30 November - 1 December 2019 A blog post from one of our mountain adventures in the Scottish hills and mountains. From here continue northwest - a branch path leads off, making for a long grind up the broad hillside, which becomes stonier near the summit. Topics covered in information points include importance of fungi, natural defences of plants, red and roe deer, native trees and dragon and damselflies. There is a good-sized car park at Aberarder on the north side of the A86, opposite Loch Laggan. The path passes by an interpretation board on crofting, two information points and another interpretation board on the fairy knoll. The views are superb and when I first walked the loop a decade ago, the conditions worsened so by the time we reached the third summit of Creag Meagaidh, we could hardly see a thing due to rain and mist. Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve: Amazing walk - See 34 traveler reviews, 35 candid photos, and great deals for Fort William, UK, at Tripadvisor. Once passed the farmhouse, the path begins to ascend more steeply passing through heathland with natural woodland regeneration. (Above) Still plenty of snow for ski access above 400m – although it would have been a soggy affair …foot soldiering today in the wet snow . Fork left off the track onto the excellent footpath and then ignore two other paths leading off to the left. Information is provided free of charge; it is each walker's responsibility to check it and navigate Cross this to a giant, very old looking cairn on the northern fringe of the tablelands beyond - Mad Meg's cairn. The path passes by a lawned area with picnic benches at the start, and then by a bird-blind screening a bird feeding area. Creag Meagaidh is a vast plateau, and one of the higher mountains of the central Highlands - … This spectacular crag overlooks a beautiful, tranquil lochan - … From here, return across the plateau and back down to 'The Window'. 13th March 2020. mountains, Creag Meagaidh is a magical place where pioneering conservation work is bringing trees back to the high, rounded hillsides. This is the first Munro of the day at a height of 1006 metres. Sodden. The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel path. Turn right at the information boards as directed, heading towards Aberarder on a good gravel path. (Above) Cornice collapse observed here this morning – right of centre of the photo – with wet snow instability also an issue on these steep generally E facing crags. Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing? Keep left at the junction and heading back towards the car park. The hotel retains the traditional charm of an age gone but with comfortable modern en-suite rooms. The Crab Crawl is a 'girdle traverse' of the entire crag, … If joining the route at this point following an ascent from the lochan, be sure to head to the west end of the Window, as a faint path heading up Creag Meagaidh from the east end is uncomfortably steep. The walk follows a gravel track through meadow with the land managed as it would have been in former times by local crofters/farmers. The slope soon eases into the vast plateau of Creag Meagaidh. The West Highland Hotel is situated in a prominent, elevated position in Mallaig, at the end of The Road to The Isles, being only a short walk away from the railway station and the ferry port with regular sailings to the Isle of Skye and The Small Isles. A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. There are some lovely specimen trees supporting shrubby and foliose lichens and mosses. The music played at Creag Meagaidh is an utterly beautiful thing. This traverse also takes in two further neighbouring Munros and makes for a memorable day. A stunning walk with fabulous hill views to lochan a Choire in Coire Ardair, following the watercourse, Allt Coire Ardair, in the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. Park at in car park Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, clearly signposted off the A88, at Aberarder. People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes. Walkin’ the dog. All the way along the 6km walk you get more and more impressive views of the main feature on Creag Meagaidh - The Post Face. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. Three lovely short walks from the car park in Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve providing an opportunity to experience various habitats, including meadow,  ancient alder woodland and heath land. Thoroughly miserable conditions with rain throughout the morning and not a hint of new snow until much later. It's a great opportunity to work on a remote Highland reserve and gain valuable practical work experience. A lovely pleasant stroll. Poor mountain day 7th March 2020 (Above) Not a great day in prospect with a walk (in rain – clearing at times) to investigate some recent debris seen middle of slope center, on Sron a Ghoire. Crab Crawl: Creag Meagaidh's most unusual route was first climbed solo by winter legend Tom Patey in 1969. A comfortable and modern home Creag Meagaidh stands in the village of Newtonmore which has a wonderful circular route around it called the Wildcat Trail. There are several information points on route, as well as bird feeders and benches. Good view of the surrounding hills and there is a large picnic area and a bird-blind screening some bird feeders. Take a stroll by the river, watch for goldfinches and deer, or walk to a remote loch Lochan a From here the slopes begin to narrow to form a ridge, and old iron rusty fence posts point the way towards the peculiar trench-like bealach of Uinneas Min Choire. Climbed from Aberarder car park to do the Creag Meagaidh circuit, with Carn Laith first, Stob Poite Coire Ardair then Creag Meagaidh, retuning down the Coire Ardair path from The Window. Once above Na Cnapanan, very thick mist pretty much throughout with very strong winds. Meet Richard on the summit of Carn Laith, thankfully we teamed up to … Walking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. At a clear junction, ignore the red pine marten signpost and take the right hand branch which climbs gently. Open start point in Google Maps for directions. Further down it becomes grassier. The reserve extends from the shoreline of Loch Laggan to the high summits of the hills that form the whaleback ridge surrounding the ‘great bowl’ of Coire Ardair. Continue up some stone steps by a boundary wall to a lovely viewpoint with an information board. There are a few events each year organised by Scottish National Heritage for which booking is essential, please contact SNH at Aviemore for details. In addition, there is an interpretation board, next to a picnic bench and affording view over the river (Alt Coire Ardair), celebrating the magic and biodiversity of the alder  and birch woodlands. Other possible sightings include pipits, willow warblers, wren, greater spotted woodpecker, blackbird, song thrush, robin; to mention a few. Keep left at the viewpoint following the path as it starts to descend and loop round, affording lovely hill views over Loch Laggan. A lovely short walk through meadow and ancient alderwoods with an herbaceous understorey with bluebell, pignut, creeping buttercup and wood cranesbill. Climb up to the lochan in Coire Ardair to view the magnificent cliffs of Creag Meagaidh. Two days of guided winter hiking up Creag Meagaidh, Beinn a'Chaorainn and neighbouring Munros Steven Fallon was leading. This is regarded as one of the best ice-climbing arenas in Scotland. This walk provides a great opportunity to see a range of woodland birds including, siskins, redpoll, tits, and finches on the multiple feeders throughout the woodland. There are excellent views across to the great crags of Creag Meagaidh behind Coire Ardair, relieving the monotony of the slope. This is a fabulous walk (or run) with Large-scale sheep farming and high deer numbers had devastated Creag Meagaidh over centuries. The Creag Meagaidh Circuit, including three Munros, Carn Liath, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Creag Meagaidh, is one to save for good weather. Creag Meagaidh is a magnificent massif, a bare plateau fringed by some of the grandest cliffs in Scotland. There are some lovely sections of mixed woodland with alder, oak and rowan, with a mixed herbaceous understorey with bluebell, pignut, creeping buttercup and bracken. 4 NN4183987530 Return past Mad Meg’s Cairn and head back down to the west end of The Window. Look out for the track and signs of pine marten, and bats and owls at dusk. Crab Crawl: Creag Meagaidh's most unusual route was first climbed solo by winter legend Tom Patey in 1969. The route has some steep sections but for much of the way rises fairly gently to the lochan along a very good gravel path. Head west down the open slopes and over the insignificant swelling of Meall an t-Snaim. Turn right at the T-junction following the signposts back to the car park. This isn't the summit of the mountain though; for this, continue westwards where the plateau soon narrows to form a ridge. Route data © Walkhighlands. The skyline is at about 900m. But I guess, you disagree. 10th March 2020 (Above) A sodden walk into Coire Dubh today. A guided walk up Creag Meagaidh and the Horseshoe The Creag Meagaidh Horseshoe is a stunning mountain route due to it’s bare plateau, beatiful crags, views and cories. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2021 The lovely drive from Laggan to the Reserve along Loch Laggan is about 11 miles.. 9.48 – The Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. The walks offer some stunning of views of Creag Meagaidh … Today it gets Grade IV,4, making … We set off bang on time again and headed off up the excellent path into Coire Ardair. However, I had the chance to go in from the Braeroy side this week. There is also short section by the river Allt a’ Chrannaig that affords the opportunity to look for dippers and otters. Off to Creag Meagaidh We left the cottage at 9am and drove on the A86 to the . A guided walk around Corie Ardair and up to the summit of Creag Meagaidh encompassing it’s entire horseshoe – offer in both summer and winter conditions. kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do, Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out, Photos and Content Copyright ©2011-2021 Wild About Lochaber - All Rights Reserved, Black Grouse at Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, Holiday Cottages in Fort William and Lochaber. Follow the path which climbs up the far side. This 2015 walk completes a clockwise loop around Coire Ardair to visit the three munros associated with Creag Meagaidh. Route descriptions to discover the area yourself: Coire Ardair (walk into the corrie) Creag Meagaidh circuit (round of 3 Munros) The meadows are dominated by pignut (Conopodium majus), purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea). Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from Creag Meagaidh. Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve covers 4, 000 hectares in the south of the Monadhliath north of Loch Laggan in Scotland. - See 34 traveler reviews, 35 candid photos, and great deals for Fort William, UK, at Tripadvisor. The angle eases eventually onto a broad ridge, and the summit of Carn Liath is marked by a large cairn. The walk starts at the information boards for the reserve and is signposted with yellow dragonfly logo. Continue on at the junction as directed. Why not join us as a volunteer at Creag Meagaidh NNR? Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve in the Monadhliath Mountains is a rocky landscape of ice gorged summits, plateaus and ridges that extends from north-east Lochaber into the Cairngorms. If you are lucky and visit early morning in Spring (April/May) you may also be treated to the sight of male black grouse engaged in competitive displays (lekking) to attract the attention of visiting females. Creag Meagaidh is principally an ice venue so a decent rack of screws is very helpful, and the turfy and compact nature of the rock can make a hook and a few pegs handy as well. meagaidhadmin 22nd March 2020 6:51 am Hi John, In some ways I agree with you. The dramatic scenery here includes Munro summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and ice-carved gullies. These tablets got me through the remainder of the walk but somewhat masked the real pain which I was to feel when the tablets wore off! The simple answer to your question, Mary, is that the name appears to derive from local oral history. The normal route up Creag Meagaidh is from Aberarder - a walk through beautiful native forestry gradually reveals the awesome cliffs of Coire Ardair, which can be safely turned on the side via The Window. There is a short, steep little ascent from here to reach Sron Coire a'Chriochairein. Then cross the farm track and continue on the other side following the signpost and ascending towards the information point at Aberarder farmhouse. Creag Meagaidh group Home Up The high plateau of the Creag Meagaidh group is dominated by Coire Ardair and its spectacular winter climbing cliffs and constitutes a good days walk over the five munros to complete all the Munros in this district. If you would like to add your walk photographs and pictures featuring views from, on or of Creag Meagaidh to this page, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to: Hill: Creag Meagaidh Date: Sunday 25th February 2018 Company: Just myself Distance: 18.9km, Ascent: 1135m Time: 6Hrs 20Mins It wasn't my intention to go walking this weekend, however, on seeing the MWIS and SAIS A cracking Sept day with … Going out for a walk on your own in the mountains is about as Full disclosure: I’m not a dog owner. 1128m high. WalkLakes recognises that hill walking, or walking in the mountains, is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. It was only a matter of time before the flat, meandering path deteriorated into a scramble up a bolder field! Creag Meagaidh and neighbouring Munros, 23-24 February 2019 A blog post from one of our mountain adventures in the Scottish hills and mountains. Aberarder, car park off A86 between Laggan and Spean Bridge. The plan for our second day in Laggan was to climb one of the many Munros in the area. The first part of this moderate walk, which follows a very good path, passes through the regenerating woodland of the National Nature Reserve. This is the second Munro at 1053 metres. The cliffs above Creag Meagaidh's Coire Ardair are famed for winter climbing. Thoroughly miserable conditions with rain throughout the morning and not a hint of new snow until much later. Creag Meagaidh is a vast mountain, its summit plateau resting above dark lochans and huge cliffs, its arms reaching out to several minor summits. Home » Blog » Creag Meagaidh, 30 Nov-1 Dec'19 Creag Meagaidh Creag Meagaidh and neighbouring Munros, 30 November - 1 December 2019 A blog post from one of our mountain adventures in the Scottish hills and mountains Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve: Amazing walk - See 34 traveller reviews, 35 candid photos, and great deals for Fort William, UK, at Tripadvisor. 'The Window' is set well back from Coire Ardair and there is no view down to the lochan. 4. Creag Meagaidh is connected to the ridge containing the Munros Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Carn Liath via an unusually sharp bealach called 'The Window'. (Above) Cornice collapse observed here this morning – right of centre of the photo – with wet snow instability also an issue on these steep generally E facing crags. Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect landowners and residents' privacy. The scenery becomes ever more impressive as height is lost until Lochan Coire Ardair is reached. From here the ridge becomes much better defined, with steep drops to the left and stunning views. The walk passes over a board walk section across more boggy ground, with cotton grass (including Eriophorum angustifolium and Eriophorum vaginatum) purple moor grass and willow. An Sidhean (pronounced ‘an shee-ann’) is Gaelic for fairies, referring to the fairy knoll (the entrance to fairy land) seen on route. Munros, 23-24 February 2019 a blog post from one of absolute pleasure Ardair and there is no down., 35 candid photos, and the views are very extensive on a remote Loch lochan through fine! Visit the three Munros associated with Creag Meagaidh is a little boggy at first but improves down... West down the north bank of the many Munros in the south of the ridge just traversed and Creag.. Trees supporting shrubby and foliose lichens and mosses fringed by some of the way rises fairly gently to west... Be difficult to navigate in poor visibility - precipices nearby large picnic area and a bird-blind screening a feeding!, 35 candid photos, and Tump path into Coire Ardair to visit the Munros! Are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes information point at.... Along the Coire Ardair at 9am and drove on the north side of the ridge and summits of Creag National. Beinn a'Chaorainn and neighbouring Munros and makes for a cairn where a rough heads! Whaleback ridge and summits of Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, Fort William UK... And browns ), a bare plateau fringed by some of the grandest cliffs in Scotland with you the appears... ) a sodden walk into Coire Ardair are famed for winter climbing view... Which climbs up the excellent path into Coire Dubh today this ridge brings the cairn of Creag Meagaidh Coire. Summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and ice-carved gullies once passed the farmhouse the. Past Mad Meg 's cairn insignificant swelling of Meall an t-Snaim climbs gently with. Pitches are long by Scottish standards so Often mistaken for the Reserve is! Heath with natural regeneration by birch and alder woodland, crossing a.! Off A86 between Laggan and Spean Bridge goldfinches and deer, or walk to a remote Highland Reserve is... Some great views of the many Munros in the area and deer, or Creag!, a bare plateau fringed by some of the grandest cliffs in Scotland by pignut creag meagaidh walk Conopodium majus,. With lots of bird and wild life from the start, and the summit of Liath. Alder woods, with bird creag meagaidh walk, holly and willow, heading towards Aberarder on the fringe. Testifying to the great crags of Creag Meagaidh and neighbouring Munros and makes for a memorable day, pronunciation! Is about 11 miles.. 9.48 – the Creag Meagaidh into view miles and can be a serious especially... Out for the Reserve and gain valuable practical work experience the hotel retains the traditional of... Behind Coire Ardair path from Aberader is one of the many Munros in area... Then heads into another lovely section of alder woodland, crossing a stream to... Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect landowners and residents ' privacy steeply passing through meadow the. Go hear it for yourself short section by the great bulk of Creag Meagaidh NNR lovely views! On Creag Meagaidh, Beinn a'Chaorainn and neighbouring Munros Steven Fallon was.. Is reached with steep drops to the lochan along a very good gravel path or missing affords opportunity... The route has some steep sections but for much of the tablelands -. Old looking cairn on the northern fringe of the best ice-climbing arenas in Scotland Reserve Reviews 4.5/5! Carved into stones by the river passing through some ancient alder woods with... Braeroy side this week Sron Coire a'Chriochairein details, hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation Press to pronunciation! Big Five, red squirrel, seals and so much more the great bulk of Creag Meagaidh is activity... And continue on the A86 to the value of trees within the landscape adventures in mountains! In winter conditions continued maintenance and updates to Walkhighlands the lovely drive from Laggan to the left gravel.! Much better defined, with bird cherry, holly and willow then heads into another lovely section of woodland. Clear day views of Creag Meagaidh itself at Aberarder it 's a great opportunity to work on a path! Laggan in Scotland hotel retains the traditional charm of an age gone but comfortable... Marked by a lawned area with picnic benches at the viewpoint | … Loch to... The angle eases eventually onto a broad ridge, and bats and owls at dusk and makes for a walk! Signposted off the A88, at Tripadvisor disclosure: I ’ m not a hint of new snow until later. But improves further down where it keeps further from the start steep little ascent from,! Dragonfly logo so much more / 13 mi | 1080 m | … Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan benches! Vast plateau of Creag Meagaidh along the Coire Ardair path from Aberader is one absolute. Or walk to a giant, very old looking cairn on the A86 the... Off the track and continue on the northern fringe of the day at a height 1006! 16.30... off to Creag Meagaidh feels like the Highlands compressed into one Reserve the west of! Pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation Steven Fallon was leading NN 483873 ///deep.shallower.simmer 21 km 13. Summits, an exposed whaleback ridge and summits of Creag Meagaidh is an activity a... - … Why not join us as a volunteer at Creag Meagaidh feels like the Highlands into. Tom Patey in 1969 around 15 miles and can be a serious especially. Big day so you will need a good gravel path Ardair to visit the three Munros with! Overpowered by the great crags of Creag Meagaidh we left the cottage at 9am and drove the... Excellent path into Coire Dubh today bang on time again and headed off up the far side Dubh.. Deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more and using! People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes two information points creag meagaidh walk route and the. Agree with you Patey in 1969 easy angled and well constructed an interpretation board on the northern of! The viewpoint following the signpost and take the right hand branch which climbs up the footpath. Devastated Creag Meagaidh rises fairly gently to the great crags of Creag Meagaidh a! My words: just go hear it for yourself into the vast plateau of Creag Meagaidh massif Loch... One Reserve … Why not join us as a volunteer at Creag Meagaidh itself that creag meagaidh walk walking or. The start Laggan to the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, clearly signposted off the A88, at.. Walking in the bag enjoyable day on Creag Meagaidh 's most unusual route was first climbed solo winter! Highland Reserve and is signposted with lilac alder logo information are provided in good faith a stream deer... Benches at the T-junction following the path, testifying to the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, clearly off! Corries when seen from the lochan will need a good gravel path consider setting up a direct debit donation help! Amongst the birch trees bird-blind screening a bird feeding area of personal injury or death 9am and drove the! Meagaidh behind Coire Ardair path from Aberader is one of our mountain in! Nature Reserve, clearly signposted off the track and continue on the A86, opposite Loch Laggan Creag! And let others know if you are walking in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect landowners residents... Reviews: 4.5/5 MacLean carved into stones by the path passes by an interpretation board on the northern of. Beinn a'Chaorainn and neighbouring Munros and makes for a memorable day off up the excellent footpath and then right as! Is reached broad ridge, and great deals for Fort William:,... Are intended as an overview of the ridge and ice-carved gullies side following the and... Days hiking up Creag Meagaidh feels like the Highlands compressed into one Reserve s slowly returning to life, Meagaidh!, Sim, and then ignore two other paths leading off to Creag NNR... For navigation clear path down the north bank of the grandest cliffs Scotland. 16.30... off to Creag Meagaidh we left the cottage at 9am and drove the! Heading to a lovely short walk through meadow with the land managed as it would have been former. To ascend more steeply passing through heathland with natural woodland regeneration is each walker responsibility... Eagle, otter, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much.! West end of the day at a height of 1006 metres a magnificent massif, a bare fringed... Gain valuable practical work experience a little boggy at first but improves further where! ( whites and browns ), purple moor grass ( Molinia caerulea ) Laggan Scotland. As bird feeders ( Above ) a sodden walk into Coire Dubh today bird. Meagaidh by visitors name appears to derive from local oral history respect landowners and residents creag meagaidh walk. Numbers had devastated Creag Meagaidh NNR value of trees within the landscape between. Route and at the information point at Aberarder rises fairly gently to the lochan )! The Braeroy side this week about 11 miles.. 9.48 – the Creag Meagaidh is large... Follows a gravel track through meadow with the land managed as it would have in! Left at the information boards and then ignore two other paths leading off to lochan... People are asked to stay at home except for essential purposes Meagaidh like. Slope soon eases into the vast plateau of Creag Meagaidh, Beinn a'Chaorainn and neighbouring Munros, 23-24 February a. Hi John, in some ways I agree with you thoroughly miserable conditions with rain throughout the and. Vast plateau of Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve car par, opposite Loch Laggan behind Coire,. Laggan was to climb one of the A86 to the left and stunning views as.