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Two trips to the 'Rough Bounds' for the three central Munros therein. The remote Knoydart peninsula can only be accessed on foot, by boat or by helicopter! So, by Western Isles ferry to Inverie (on the north side of Loch Nevis at Inverie Bay beneath Sgurr Coire Choinnichean) for Ladhar Bheinn and Meall Buidhe and by Arnisdale 'ferry' to Barisdale boathouse for Luinne Bheinn.

The Barisdale Estate lies within Barisdale Bay along the south shores of Loch Hourn on the Knoydart Peninsula and reveals spectacular views over to the Munro Beinn Sgritheall that stands above Arnisdale. It should be noted that it is indeed possible to arrange to get backpacks ferried to Kinlochhourn for the walk back out. From Kinlochhourn the final sequence in this video is an evening at Corryhully bothy within the Glenfinnan Estate on the return home.

Years ago, I can remember standing at the summit of the 974m Munro, Beinn Sgritheall (yeah - having followed a Ralphie Storer non-existent path from the lochside!) and looking over to the Rough Bounds and wondering when I would ever get the opportunity to set foot therein. After Beinn Sgritheall we retired to the Glenelg Inn beer garden for refreshments on a wonderful sunny afternoon. But who would have thought that in Oct. 2009 Bin Laden would have been shot near there? Well, the pet stag that curiously had been named Osama Bin Laden and star of BBC's the One Show was finally shot - for becoming to aggressive!!!

Our first Rough Bounds trip was by ferry from Mallaig although the ferry itself couldn't get anywhere near the small harbour. So, clambering down into a small rowing boat that had been lowered, we made a wet beach landing and were told to stand in a line as from the second journey this small boat delivered all the rucksacks, mail and packages which were subsequently passed from one person to another before being deposited on a dry spot on the beach. We then did the 1020m Munro,Ladhar Bheinn via a 'Butterfield' route that we had o-k'd with the local stalker, in a misty day from Inverie. We met the stalking group on their return and welcomed a lift albeit lying atop the dead stag, back to the front door of the pub!

Thereafter we then headed to the bothy beyond the Brocket memorial and did the 946m 'Yellow Hill' Munro, Meall Buidhe in a somewhat blustery and wet day. Nevertheless, having just purchased some venison, this transpired to be the best bothy food we'd ever had. Heavy rain and gale force winds resulted in everyone gathering at 'The Old Forge' to listen to the shipping channel the following day for the break in the weather that enabled the retreat back to Mallaig. That was the first trip!

For our second venture into the Rough Bounds we travelled to Inverie after Sgurr a'Mhaoraich (see other video) and stayed at the farm before the feryman deposited us and our packs at Barisdale Bay for the ensuing walk to the 'Barisdale Hilton', from which we ascended Luinne Bheinn. It was Lord Avebury who described the gloom of the 'Loch of Hell" (Loch Hourn) thus: "the most desolate and savage scene"!

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