Gairich

Gairich stands on the south side of Loch Quoich near the dam at its east end. There are no other hills close to it, so it is a conspicuous feature of the view up Glen Garry and dominates the east end of Loch Quoich. To its west a low col connects Gairich to Sgurr Mor 6 kilometres to the west. On its north side there are some steep corries above Loch Quoich and on the south side is the long lonely Glen Kingie.

The ascent of Gairich is almost invariably made from the dam at the east end of Loch Quoich, any other approach, for example from the end of the public road at the west end of Loch Arkaig, being much longer. Cross the dam and go south for 2½ kilometres along a stalker's path which has a reputation for being extremely wet and boggy. At an intersection of paths go west and start the climb of the long east ridge of Gairich. When the path ends, continue along the broad crest which is fairly level for 2 kilometres to the final rise near the summit. The path reappears and leads up a rocky ridge. Do not follow a branch which goes left and leads nowhere, but climb fairly directly uphill by a steep path with some short rocky steps to the flat summit.

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