Two ways of approach, from Glen Etive near Dalness then north into Lairig Eilde, or from Glencoe (newish car park near NN 188 562?) then SW into Lairig Eilde.

From base of broad ridge scramble up via variety of lines with several flat areas to view route upwards. 3 areas to think about, 1st encountered was a more vertical crag barring the way, although it looked possible to go up this on the left, followed the guidebook and took the shallow groove up the slab on the right.

Little handholds but the rock (dry) was reassuringly grippy for boots.Next two steeper bits were turned on the left easily up grass slopes, a *large* drop awaits any slips to the right. The scramble tops out very obviously with a variety of options, we opted for a circuit around Sgreamhach, Bidean and the Corbett, Beinn Maol Chaluim, back to Glen Etive.

Lots of ascent/descent 6 hours the whack, comfortably done without ropes.

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