Meall a'Chrathaich

Meall a'Chrathaich from Loch ma Stac

	Meall a'Chrathaich from Loch a'Chrathaich.
	On the walk in: Carn Mhic an Toisich and Carn Chaochain beyond Loch Liath.
	The Affric hills beyond Loch ma Stac.
	The summit.
	Meall Fuar-mhonaidh and Glas-bheinn Mhor,Loch a'Chrathaich and the Moray Firth. A wide view eastwrds across the knolly moorland between Glen Urquart and Loch Ness.

Another fine day in a somewhat unusual hill area. The moors north of Loch Ness have no high hills, and is , with the obvious exception of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, more the territory of fishermen than hill walkers. Its a fine piece of country, a rough plateau with many tops and lochans. Access is easy because of the work of the Hydro, there are numerous roads, but travel off road is arduous. Chreathaich is well placed between two branches of the track originating at Bhlairaidh in Glen Moriston and this makes a good circuit , perhaps better done on a long day during the fishing season. The hill is small, but very steep, and the descent to Loch a'Chrathaich was very icy. The going east of Loch a'Chrathaich was much easier than walking along Loch ma Stac, its best to keep high (unless fishing of course) A big feature of this day, was the unusual views. You are a long way east here and familiar hillsare not easily identified on a first visit. The views are very fine.	Map
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