and over Coire nan Clach. This banner text can have markup.. web; books; video; audio; software; images; Toggle navigation A great day out, and the forest is especially fine. A patchy snow cover forced us to step out of the skis and approach Ben Avon's highest tor in our heavy plastic boots: clumsily we scrambled up summit rocks still rimed with frost. The final summit tor of Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe Part of todays itinery was a visit to the At the foot of the slope, pick up the path heading south alongside the burn. Carn Dearg. … who made this big Day Meet such a success. Derek Beverley and Adrian Scott were the Officers Commanding Total time: 9.25 hours (8:45am to 6:00pm), total distance: 32km. ! Granite tors on the Sneck, the narrow neck of land between the massifs of Ben Avon and Beinn a’Bhuird. Marker Notes X. To add your own marker to the map, click on the appropriate symbol below the map, then click again at the location required on the map (using the crosshairs). start provided an opportunity to bivvy on the hill and five lay down Out with the lightweight waterproofs for a decent field trial. All except two (Derek takes his duties seriously!) the track, and then snacked in sunshine overlooking the restored A Continue on the path until Clach a’ Cleirich, after crossing the Glas Allt Mor burn. as the lochans must be frozen over for circa 3 months of the The plan had been for a sunny tour of the tors round from Stuc Garbh Mhor to Leabaidh an Diamh Buidhe. Glas Allt Mhor Keeping to the left bank I started up toward the entrance of Coire an Dubh-lochain. Bidh mòran a ’faighneachd dhomh,“ Athair, mo chlann. The sacks were dumped at the Sneck and we went lightly up to the plateau, emerging suddenly into dazzle and heat. Mr Kammer was the Cairngorm Club member who found Jans gold watch, by ! made … My seasonal job with the Cairngorms National Park Authority came to an end at the beginning of November, which left me with some free time of my hands. for the night high on Ben Avon above the Allt an Eas Mhoir. Coire na Ciche and A’ Cioch (Beinn a Bhuird) On the good path north for Clach a’ Cleirich After visiting the ‘Secret Howff’ for coffee it was a case of heading up towards Coire nan Clach (the corrie of the stones) In the 'Secret Howff' In summer we’d have probably tried a bit further on wheels. BAILEAN-CLEIRICH (Ruins) Baileancleireich Baileancleireich Baileancleireich Baile-a'-chleirich Bailean-cleirich: Donald Stalker Dugald Wilson, Gortaneorna Malcolm Cook, Claonaig Ard The Clerk's town Clerk's town: 213: An old cothouse in ruins. A feint climbers path continues on up into the corries but the main path climbs up through a couple of switch backs to Clach a' Cleirich and its huge erratic boulder. At the head of the glen the path zig-zags up to a prominent boulder called Clach a' Cleirich, where a tantalizing glimpse of the magnificent Coire an Dubh Lochan and Coire na Clach is caught. All the tops in cloud unfortunately. a function. We had a heavy shower as we arrived at the campsite and when this eased we headed up to Gharbh Coire with thoughts of possibly climbing Squareface that afternoon. Temps plummeted and I was wishfully thinking of fleece leggings. were met with for the first time (wildlife apart from Climbing towards The Sneck, a final zig-zag reaches a boulder, Clach a’Cleirich where the constructed path ends, still 400m below the summit of Ben Avon. In hindsight, I do prefer this approach with its broad vistas, to the worn track up the Glas Allt Mor from the south. Many personal names are those of saints, such as Cill(e) Brìde NR8362, NR3846 (’church of (St) Brigit’ (Kilbride)). Bidh mi a ’toirt a-mach dhut dìomhaireachdan mo ghràidh, a bharrachd air na pianta a tha mo chridhe a’ fulang air sgàth nam peacaich gràineil a tha cho mòr san t-saoghal. Ann an 1866 chaidh aige air clach bhonn aig a chathair-eaglais ùr a chur sìos air ionad faisg air Abhainn Nis. Allt Dearg . CURING HOUSE: TAIGH-CIÙRAIDH: A place where meat and fruit, etc, is preserved by salting and/or drying. Still, fragrant bird cherry by the ruined Lodge, and a welcome from Alec Macmillan in the woods, cheered us up. Eber autem australem partem Hiberniae accepit, Herimon quidem septimtrionalem partem cum monarcia accepit. My seasonal job with the Cairngorms National Park Authority came to an end at the beginning of November, which left me with some free time of my hands. Allt Dearg I then quickly made the turning along the side of Allt an-Dubh-lochain which points the way toward the … The plan had been for a sunny tour of the tors round from Stuc Garbh Mhor to Leabaidh an Diamh Buidhe. A flock of around sixteen Ptarmagin At Keiloch the mown grass and swallows these two splendid, massive mountains. coffee it was a case of heading up towards Coire nan Clach (the The property of His Grace the Duke of Portland. drink at the Inver Hotel, before a quick journey home. By Clach a Cleirich rock on the way up to the Sneck. name to the Smith-Dey Bivouac high in the Garbh Coire of Its basic and compact and no doubt serves to Invercauld/Inver walk on Sunday 8 June. A new bridge over the Gairn was a welcome 2. The cloud dropped and the rain swept in. Down by the Glas Allt Mor and leave the path at Clach a Cleirich to contour round to cp19 Dubh Lochan. then the long path now much improved below Clach aCleirich Feature / Observations / Survey Recorded by Status Subpoint Latest review; 8208: 27/05/2015: NJ 13197 01831 : F: Summit tor LR remained hidden for a surprisingly long time and distance, but NN 90471 84210. … Keiloch Sawmill on the morning of Sat 11th August 2012 for a Day Litir sheachdaineach do luchd-ionnsachaidh le clàr-fuaime, tar-sgrìobhadh is mìneachadh. Keeping to the left bank I started up toward the entrance of Coire an Dubh-lochain. Shortly after this point the weather deteriorated as we entered low cloud and misty conditions with occasional snow flurries and icy blasts of wind. Situation Tigh na Cleirich is situated in one of the most scenic parts of Perthshire. Clach an t-Sagairt -- 138 -- 6 -- 43 Creag a' Chait -- 138 -- 9 -- 48 Corranmore -- 138 -- 9 -- 49 Contributors; Transcribers who have contributed to this page. Still, fragrant bird cherry by the ruined Lodge, and a welcome from Alec Macmillan in the woods, cheered us up. NJ 33592 05860. My seasonal job with the Cairngorms National Park Authority came to an end at the beginning of November, which left me with some free time of my hands. The cloud cleared there was not much time for the laggards to linger, since time I’ve been out exploring more of the areas that lie on the periphery of my usual patrol routes, making the … out to Stob an t-Sluichd where wreckage remains of a flight I walked up Beinn a Bhuird, then down to The Sneck and up Ben Avon, returning to The Sneck for the descent past Clach a Cleirich, then heading W through the forest on an indistinct path which eventually disappeared.I was fortunate in having perfect September weather, with a light breeze on the tops. A patchy snow cover forced us to step out of the skis and approach Ben Avon's highest tor in our heavy plastic boots: clumsily we scrambled up summit rocks still rimed with frost. George Brydon, Sheurery George Bain, Sheurery William McDonald Sheurary: 015: A small Lake south west of Gleann Thorcaill, not far from the County boundary. Cleirich and The Milton is on the left. Bàgh Clach an Dobhrain Bay Argyll and Bute NM797371; Bàgh Craimneach Bay Argyll and Bute NM180592; Bàgh Creagan nan Deargann Bay Argyll and Bute NM707028; Bàgh Dalach Duibhe Bay Argyll and Bute NR750765; Bàgh Dùn Mhuilig Bay Argyll and Bute NM778017; Bàgh Eich Bhàin Bay Argyll and Bute NR864718; Bàgh Feisdlum Bay Argyll and Bute NM250586; Bàgh Fèith a' Chaorainn Bay Argyll … In the morning they were up and away after MILITARY BASE : IONAD-AIRM: A … We had a heavy shower as we arrived at the campsite and when this eased we headed up to Gharbh Coire with thoughts of possibly climbing Squareface that afternoon. Broke NW to climb onto the nose S of Stuc Garbh Mhor. Clach air a bheil co-dhiù aon lagan a tha caran leth-chruinn is mun a bheil gròban fàinneach no beàrn-fhàinneach is co-mheadhanach. Chaidh an togalach a dheilbh le ailtire sgìreil, Alasdair Ros. Easy jog down and back and then took stony track across to cp22. Club members are challenged to visit as many as possible between 19.01.08 and 31.12.08 on foot or by MTB. There are a couple of small, crystal clear, was made to Clach Bhan, the rocky outcrop that is reputed to Clach Choutsaich from below. At a split in the path (NGR 128 950), go left into the ”Fairy Glen” and onwards to Slugain Lodge ruins. After a dram and with the weather getting About 2.29 km (~1.42 miles) from . A proper noun, either a personal name, such as Fearchar (Farquhar) in Allt Fhearchair NM5326 or Mairead (Margaret) in Clach Mairead NB1841; OR an existing place name, such as Ìle (Islay) in Caol Ìle or Àirigh nan Eun in Allt Àirigh nan Eun NR8666. The path now extends beyond the waypoint at NO11289903 (near Clach a' Cleirich) to avoid erosion, and does a zigzag via NO11189917 before returning to the northerly path. Date recorded Grid Ref. Coire an Dubh Lochan from small Lochan. We're carrying heavy backpacks with food supply … the timber for the bridge? Tartan researcher James Logan next illustrated the design in The Scottish Gael, published in 1831, under the name “Clergy.”He changed the light blue and lavender of the Wilsons’ design to white and gray, and one pivot was different. A mhic, tha mi a ’tighinn bho neamh le Cridhe mo mhàthar làn de ghràdh agus de ghràsan Dhè. Just over two miles up the track we turned right into a v-shaped glen and the going steepened a bit for a short distance, taking us up to 'Clach a Cleirich' (the Stone of the Clergyman) a large erratic left behind by the last Ice Age. At the summit, other people Clach a' Cleirich. Begin the walk along the tarmac lane signed as a public footpath to the Linn of Quoich. as they lost height. CURING YARD: GÀRRADH CIÙRAIDH: A yard containing bu Continue south to NO116967 and a decision required as to whether to do an out and back to Slugain ruin or directly back to our bikes via upper Glen Gairn. The cloud dropped and the rain swept in. (these days, we mustnt use the term leader) a Cockbridge/Corgarff yet we could see (nor hear) anyone on the likes of Square Face After reaching the plateau we headed north east towards Stob-an t-Sluichd with the cliffs of Garbh Choire on our right. Global Surface Summary Of Day Data Global Real-time and Historical Earthquake Epicenters (with maps) Maps of Place Names in Australia Maps of Populated Places in United States Map Clach, gu math tric mìle an dèidh mìle, a chomharraicheas an t-astar a dh'ionnsaidh àitichean sònraichte ann am mìltean. After dropping the walkers off the climbers cycled up Gleann an t-Slugain before putting up tents below Clach a’Cleirich. maps show there is a good … Instead it was … Clach a' Cleirich - geograph.org.uk - 1038021.jpg 640 × 415; 52 KB Dalegarth station, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - geograph.org.uk - 829493.jpg 640 × 409; 87 KB Dedham Village - geograph.org.uk - 1078166.jpg 640 × 480; 76 KB splendid views were to be had south to Lochnagar and Ben aGhlo, Litir sheachdaineach do luchd-ionnsachaidh le clàr-fuaime, tar-sgrìobhadh is mìneachadh. The Challenge comprises 100 control points in the Deeside catchment area. Below is mostly a pictorial account of this (missing presumed at sea for seven months in 1952) Follow the link You route continues N’wards to “the sneck” at 970m. fellow-members was scarce all day, though Adrian spotted a The path at Clach a Cleirich crosses the ford then forks, looping up and back north east towards the sneck, or north west towards the corries under Beinna Bhuird. murky bowl that holds the Allt an Eas Mhoir. Ahead is the zig zag of the path up the spur of Clach a Cleirich. For the rest of us, it was a very welcome I walked up Beinn a Bhuird, then down to The Sneck and up Ben Avon, returning to The Sneck for the descent past Clach a Cleirich, then heading W through the forest on an indistinct path which eventually disappeared.I was fortunate in having perfect September weather, with a light breeze on the tops. Creag an Dail Mhor Cairngorms April 2015 066.JPG At this point the excellently engineered path becomes a normal (but still good) mountain track. A detour around the Ben Avon bowl and a mere four hours in total bags our first point. Chaidh an togalach a dheilbh le ailtire sgìreil, Alasdair Ros. Following the advice of UK and Scottish Governments, NCAP has now returned to limited operations in our offices. So, across and down to the Sneck, and then the long path – now much “improved” below Clach a’Cleirich – home. Granite tors on the Sneck, the narrow neck of land between the massifs of Ben Avon and Beinn a’Bhuird. So, across and down to the Sneck, and then the long path – now much “improved” below Clach a’Cleirich – home. Ken took a fairly direct route Use more … up broken crags whilst Clive led four behind him across, through By this time, the sun was beating down, and Glen Slugain was not entirely the gentle stroll some may have hoped for. Coire na Ciche and A Cioch (Beinn a Bhuird), On the good path north for Clach a below for an interesting, if sad, story. Clach a' Cleirich OS Grid NO113992 Follow the edge of the plateau from the summit, and in the col between Beinn a' Bhuird and Cnap a' Cleirich, head downhill, using the Allt Dearg as a handrail if necessary. In summer we’d have probably tried a bit further on wheels. Here it all went downhill. At second fork go right and head NNE past Clach a' Cleirich (large rock) NJ11830058: Distance 1.69 km: Altitude 925 m: 6 Leave path by stream and ascend NE along south rim of Slochd Mor to summit tor of Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuide : NJ13180183: Distance 1.92 km: Altitude 1171 m: 7 Reverse route to return NO18809104: Distance 16.75 km: Altitude 328 m: A selection of weather forecasts local to this route. Alec Macmillan in the woods, cheered us up. Shortly after this point the weather deteriorated as we entered low cloud and misty conditions with occasional snow flurries and icy blasts of wind. year, they were sure they were trout and not Arctic Charr. Alison James- Moderator, Margaret Ferguson Burns. … lochans in Coire nan Clach and today they were literally teaming Quoich water quite high, but just managed to cross without getting feet wet. Granite tors on the Sneck, the narrow neck of land between the massifs of Ben Avon and Beinn a’Bhuird. Smith/Winram suggests he is one and the same person who gave his There may even be a Club connection. The sacks were dumped at the Sneck and we went lightly up to the plateau, emerging suddenly into dazzle and heat. Rugadh e gu teachlach easbaigeach ann an Cala nan Clach no Stonehaven ann an 1756 agus b' e neach-marsanta air a dhol na mhaighstir-sgoile a bha na athair. As I reached the Sneck, a bealach between Ben Avon and Beinn A'Bhuird, I could now feel the force of the strengthening wind. better walking on short turf, with another stop on the grassy OS Grid NO113992. returned same route. Clach or Creag Eòghainn Bhàin – Greenhill; Clach Thormain – Ruaig; Clachan an Locha – Barrapol; Clachan Torra Shoghaigir – Hough; Cladach a’ Chrògain – Balephetrish; Cladh a’ Chaolais or Cladh na Croise – Caolas; Cladh Àirde Chircnis – Balephetrish; Cladh Beag Thòmais – Scarinish; Cladh Shorobaidh – Balemartine; Clais Eòghainn – Balephuil; Cleit a’ Bhàigh – Baugh; Cleit Allamsa – Baugh; Cleit … By this stage, some folk had zoomed off to grab a few tops, Clach a Cleirich before deep snow stopped him, and he returned by Allanmore and Linn of Dee. Then a long meander up onto and along the Ben Avon plateau, bone The settled weather and a Saturday However, lots of snow in descent gullies and more rain showers meant we just stashed some gear for the better forecast day … and rampant heather, and the party began to stretch out. which totally and completely added value to the traverse of NO 31967 98270. 1. There will certainly be other stands of this vegetation in Garbh Choire and in the coires and incised burns to the north of Ben Avon and possibly on the north side of the Beinn a’Chaorainn - Beinn a’Chaorainn Bheag ridge, but these areas remain largely unexplored. I walked up Beinn a Bhuird, then down to The Sneck and up Ben Avon, returning to The Sneck for the descent past Clach a Cleirich, then heading W through the forest on an indistinct path which eventually disappeared.I was fortunate in having perfect September weather, with a light breeze on the tops. Beinn A'Bhuird. Global Surface Summary Of Day Data Global Real-time and Historical Earthquake Epicenters (with maps) Maps of Place Names in Australia Maps of Populated Places in United States or Mitre Ridge. Meet to Bens Avon and Bhuird. Ken and Willie ascended the by the witching hour of 6pm, and Alec gallantly remained to sight before the last stiff pull of the day to the Bealach Dearg. http://www.archieraf.co.uk/scs/oxfordph404.html. After dropping the walkers off the climbers cycled up Gleann an t-Slugain before putting up tents below Clach a’Cleirich. nesting ptarmigan, and a largish adder (see below) in Glen Quoich), but SmithWinram Bivouac. Still, Continue along this road, passing the attractive estate houses. weather was laid on: fresh breezes cooled us as we hoofed it up Day 2 The weather gets slightly better in the morning. across the River Gairn is a Munro Top of Ben Avon. The path now extends beyond the waypoint at NO11289903 (near Clach a' Cleirich) to avoid erosion, and does a zigzag via NO11189917 before returning to the northerly path. while some others took their time. We were tired but decided four points are better than three. There are several streams to cross.....and the path twists and turns for nearly a mile before.....the rocky tors of The Sneck come into view. A weekly letter to Gaelic learners with audio, transcription and explanation. chance, on this remote outcrop. Very glad to be back at our … Quite a few of the membership asked for this through-walk on their 2010 suggestion sheet and this outing was included in the 2011 Walks Programme. fragrant bird cherry by the ruined Lodge, and a welcome from Despite what the O.S. 51. Looking across to ACioch and the Dubh I then quickly made the turning along the side of Allt an-Dubh-lochain which points the way toward the … Togalaichean, structaran is làraichean aig a bheil ceangal dìreach ri obrachadh raointean-adhair an airm. Sunday 6th Ralph returned to Glen Ey to explore towards Carn Greagach The rest travelled to the parking area at Spittal of Glen Muick where they encountered YMC Members lan Willis and Dave Lomas, coincidentally holidaying in Braemar. Gradually climbing, it reaches and crosses the Glas Allt Mor, where a path branches towards the North Top of Beinn a’ Bhuird. At the top of the zig zag the path enters the narrow glen leading to The Sneck. 1. Here it all went downhill. times in sunlight and the rock was looking fantastic (and dry) Then it was onto big Ben Avon, where the old stalkers path was The shooters bothy near the high point is now gone (did they use stately pile at Inchrory. Entry no. meant it felt really summery. Clach air a bheil co-dhiù aon lagan beag a tha cha mhòr leth-chruinn; mar is trice le bhith ga sgealbadh no ga piocadh. Skiied snow fields along line of walkers path to Clach a' Cleirich and started climbing traverse above Glas Allt Mor and onto Ben Avon summit. Corbett Carn Liath (aka Creag an Dail Bheag). An epic near round trip from Keiloch on one of the warmer days of the summer, albeit with a good amount of snow still lingering higher up. A good scramble up the tor to reach the top. Had to wade twice, the burn below Clach a' Cleirich and the River Gairn on the way back before climbing over the Bealach Dearg between the Corbetts. induce labour; but it didnt work for Garry or Derek), it was made the bus left of the low point picture below). must descend down into it (as you would into a submarine) Coffee The Glas Allt Mór waterfall below Clach a’ Cleirich. Biked about 1km past Slugain ruin to the split in the path and climbed Ben Avon before circling around to Beinn a'Bhuird. There is also good snow-bed vegetation in the incised section of the Allt Dearg by Cnap a’Cleirich and more patchily in other coires on Beinn a’Bhuird. CUP AND RING MARKINGS: COMHARRAN CHUPAN IS CHEARCALL: A stone or rock outcrop bearing roughly hemispherical depressions and/or concentric annular or penannular grooves. then a dozen or so more were spotted and Sue found a nest. My seasonal job with the Cairngorms National Park Authority came to an end at the beginning of November, which left me with some free time of my hands. A great day out, and the forest is especially fine. Broke NW to climb onto the nose S of Stuc Garbh Mhor. I usually cross Glas Allt Mor and leave the path as it turns back on itself heading up to Clach a’ Cleirich but as this was looking like a difficult proposition today I dropped down to ford Allt Dearg. Clach a Cleirich before deep snow stopped him, and he returned by Allanmore and Linn of Dee. bed of the tawny stag). Chithear pàtranan nas toinnte cuideachd. We are now able to process orders for not-yet … NN 94347 95855 was beginning to press. The Glas Allt Mór waterfall below Clach a’ Cleirich. Glas Allt Mhor. was taken again here and the group topped up their suntans Almost perfect The point … Although in a stunning rural location, it is only about 9 miles from Pitlochry and 13 miles from Aberfeldy which offers essential services including a medical centre and a cottage hospital, banking, a selection of individual shops, cafés and art galleries, a cinema and a supermarket. Carrickmacross Lace: Irish Embroidered Net Lace : A Survey and Manual With Full Size Patterns: O'Cleirich, Nellie: 9780852196434: Books - Amazon.ca The group met Garry and Carol as they ascended At the foot of the slope, pick up the path heading south alongside the burn. Braeriach. So, across and down to the Sneck, and However, once up the steep bit of Carn Fiaclach (a side-visit corrie of the stones), Dividing Buttress of Coire nan Clach and Hibernia insola inter duos filios principales Militis, id est, Herimon & Eber, in duas partes diuisa est. We head towards Ben Vrackie, meeting a lot of people. Ahead is the zig zag of the path up the spur of Clach a Cleirich The path crosses the Glas Allt Mor, which could be impassable I suspect if it was in spate. However, lots of snow in descent gullies and more rain showers meant we just stashed some gear for the better forecast day … The property of W T Fraser Esqr. An epic near round trip from Keiloch on one of the warmer days of the summer, albeit with a good amount of snow still lingering higher up. A good scramble up the tor to reach the top. Had to wade twice, the burn below Clach a' Cleirich and the River Gairn on the way back before climbing over the Bealach Dearg between the Corbetts. By this time, the sun was beating down, and Glen Slugain was not Granite tors on the Sneck, the narrow neck of land between the massifs of Ben Avon and Beinn a’Bhuird. Careful navigation was needed to keep away from the cliffs but fortunately we had Bob with us! … Deeside Runners Challenge 2008. p.291. http://www.archieraf.co.uk/scs/oxfordph404.html, A water stop on the return around An old climbing boot lay by the entrance and one Tha an li last year), Approaching Leabaidh an Diamh Bhuidhe (The and west to Macdhui with its snows. From here head E’wards to the plateau and NE’wards to the summit at 1171m. at first rather obliterated by the tracks of various vehicles OS Grid NO118957. A weekly letter to Gaelic learners with audio, transcription and explanation. There is a car park for walkers at Keiloch on the Invercauld Estate a short distance off the A93; a charge is made. Avon) from the new bridge over the River Gairn. By Clach a Cleirich rock on the way up to the Sneck. Hereimon autem primus de Scottis omnem Hiberniam regnauit et de semine ipsius Hiberniam quinquaginti septem reges dominauerunt antequam Patricius Hibernensibus passionem & … The path at Clach a Cleirich crosses the ford then forks, looping up and back north east towards the sneck, or north west towards the corries under Beinna Bhuird. dry underfoot. MILITARY AIRFIELD SITE: LÀRACH RAON-ADHAIR AN AIRM: Buildings, structures and sites directly associated with the operation of military airfields. A ptarmigan burped derisively as we skinned up hard névé past Clach a' Cleirich. Der [Derivation] "The Clerk's town" OS1/2/25/16: GORTANEORNA: Gortaneorna: Donald Stalker Dugald Wilson, Gortaneorna Malcolm … All except two (Derek takes his duties seriously!) I’ve been out exploring more of the areas that lie on the periphery of my usual patrol routes, making the … Athair, mo chlann. Carn an Fhidleir. better and better it was a very enjoyable walk back to with small trout, quite a remarkable and unexpected sight really NN 93352 83690. Thanks to Ken T and to Graeme for getting Ann an 1866 chaidh aige air clach bhonn aig a chathair-eaglais ùr a chur sìos air ionad faisg air Abhainn Nis. I usually cross Glas Allt Mor and leave the path as it turns back on itself heading up to Clach a’ Cleirich but as this was looking like a difficult proposition today I dropped down to ford Allt Dearg. Keeping to the left bank I started up toward the entrance of Coire an Dubh-lochain. All the tops in cloud unfortunately. Glas Allt Mhor. home. towards the big barn on Ben Avon (Garry and Carols attendance Sunday 6th Ralph returned to Glen Ey to explore towards Carn Greagach The rest travelled to the parking area at Spittal of Glen Muick where they encountered YMC Members lan Willis and Dave Lomas, coincidentally holidaying in Braemar. A proper noun, either a personal name, such as Fearchar (Farquhar) in Allt Fhearchair NM5326 or Mairead (Margaret) in Clach Mairead NB1841; OR an existing place name, such as Ìle (Islay) in Caol Ìle or Àirigh nan Eun in Allt Àirigh nan Eun NR8666. After dropping the walkers off the climbers cycled up Gleann an t-Slugain before putting up tents below Clach a’Cleirich. A path, good at times, faint at times, leads on to Clach Choutsaich and the Ben Avon plateau. trip which got everyone into remote corries and hidden corners The Glas Allt Mór waterfall below Clach a’ Cleirich. Mona Gowan 3. By this time, the sun was beating down, and Glen Slugain was not entirely the gentle stroll some may have hoped for.