Hills of Britain and Ireland
OS Map of Meall an t-Slugain
Height: 732m / 2401ft • Prominence: 72m / 236ft • Summit : rock by cairn • Trip reports (hill-bagging)
Hairy Caterpillar
After setting off from Keiloch, I'm cycling up Gleann an T-Slugainup o my way to eventually climb Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird. This Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) caterpillar was crossing my path, as it made its way across the pebbles of the track, but t's a glorious day, so let's see what the day shall bring. Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms macro closeup animal nature wildlife caterpillar brown rock topic 54070863638
Ruins of Slugain Lodge
Towards the upper reaches of Gleann an T-Slugain, before joining Glen Quoich, Slugain Lodge lies in ruins in the Glen below me. Once an old hunting lodge, it has been left abandoned and derelict for years as nature slowly reclaims it. Glen Quoich isn't far now, and once there I will get my first views of the Munro's, Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird, so let's push on. Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain munro glen landscape abandoned derelict building architecture stone ruins topic 54073267245
Plateau Pano
As I emerge from the upper reaches of Gleann Slugain, I find myself looking across the wide open plateau of Glen Quoich and have my first view of the mountains I will be climbing. Although neither summit can be seen, Ben Avon is on the right, with the coire of Beinn a'Bhuird just in view on the left. I am still on the bike at the moment so need to be proceed carefully along the narrow path to get me to the base of the Glen to start the real climbing. Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain munro glen landscape benavon beinnabhuird panorama panoramiclandscape hills topic rockpaper 54074176192
Above Slugain Lodge
I've cycled back part of the way after descending from Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird, finally reaching the top of Glen Slugain in which the ruins of Slugain Lodge now lie. It's all downhill from here, but I did take one of the corners a little too fast and came off the bike not far from the end. Fortunately no real harm was done but my lower left leg was badly bruised for quite some weeks afterwards, I really need to remember I'm not as young as I used to be!! But that's another trip over, so until the next time, stay safe! Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain munro glen landscape abandoned derelict building architecture stone ruins rock hills topic rockpaper 54133271973
Upon Reflection
At the head of Gleann an t-Slugain is this small lochan, perfectly reflecting the steep banks rising on all sides.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass water lochan reflection topic rockpaper 52526669598
Rocking The Highlands
A final little push and we climb out at the head of Gleann an t-Slugain and reach the wider Glen Quoich. Clouds hang low over the mountains so I think I'll enjoy the sunshine.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass cloud rock rocks topic rockpaper 52528117007
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Hairy Caterpillar
After setting off from Keiloch, I'm cycling up Gleann an T-Slugainup o my way to eventually climb Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird. This Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) caterpillar was crossing my path, as it made its way across the pebbles of the track, but t's a glorious day, so let's see what the day shall bring. Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms macro closeup animal nature wildlife caterpillar brown rock topic 54070863638
Ruins of Slugain Lodge
Towards the upper reaches of Gleann an T-Slugain, before joining Glen Quoich, Slugain Lodge lies in ruins in the Glen below me. Once an old hunting lodge, it has been left abandoned and derelict for years as nature slowly reclaims it. Glen Quoich isn't far now, and once there I will get my first views of the Munro's, Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird, so let's push on. Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain munro glen landscape abandoned derelict building architecture stone ruins topic 54073267245
Plateau Pano
As I emerge from the upper reaches of Gleann Slugain, I find myself looking across the wide open plateau of Glen Quoich and have my first view of the mountains I will be climbing. Although neither summit can be seen, Ben Avon is on the right, with the coire of Beinn a'Bhuird just in view on the left. I am still on the bike at the moment so need to be proceed carefully along the narrow path to get me to the base of the Glen to start the real climbing. Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain munro glen landscape benavon beinnabhuird panorama panoramiclandscape hills topic rockpaper 54074176192
Above Slugain Lodge
I've cycled back part of the way after descending from Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird, finally reaching the top of Glen Slugain in which the ruins of Slugain Lodge now lie. It's all downhill from here, but I did take one of the corners a little too fast and came off the bike not far from the end. Fortunately no real harm was done but my lower left leg was badly bruised for quite some weeks afterwards, I really need to remember I'm not as young as I used to be!! But that's another trip over, so until the next time, stay safe! Climbing Ben Avon (pronounced Ben A'an) which stands at 1171 meters (3842 feet), and Beinn a'Bhuird (pronounced Ben a-voashed) standing at 1197 meters (3927 feet), sees me covering a distance of just over 24 miles. They are my 2nd & 3rd Munro's of the season, and bring me to a total of 26 now.
23-Jun-24 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain munro glen landscape abandoned derelict building architecture stone ruins rock hills topic rockpaper 54133271973
Upon Reflection
At the head of Gleann an t-Slugain is this small lochan, perfectly reflecting the steep banks rising on all sides.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass water lochan reflection topic rockpaper 52526669598
Rocking The Highlands
A final little push and we climb out at the head of Gleann an t-Slugain and reach the wider Glen Quoich. Clouds hang low over the mountains so I think I'll enjoy the sunshine.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass cloud rock rocks topic rockpaper 52528117007
Glen Quoich Panoramic
As we emerge from the head of Gleann an t-Slugain, we see the wide Glen Quoich before us. This is as far as I'm going as I'm just doing a reconnoitre to see if it's possible to climb Ben Avon, the cloud capped mountain to the far right. This trip has proven it is possible, but I'll need plenty of daylight hours, something we lack at this time of year, so it's one to be shelved until the climbing season starts next year.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass panorama panoramiclandscape cloud topic rockpaper 52530442572
Cloud Capped Mountains
After climbing out at the head of Gleann an t-Slugain we have a fine view across the wide and open Glen Quoich to Beinn a' Bhùird, which stands at 1197 meters (3927 feet, covered in low clouds.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass cloud topic rockpaper 52532288503
Falls and Rocks
After descending back down Gleann an t-Slugain (much easier than they way up!) I was looking for a nice spot to have lunch and spotted this just off the track, a perfect location, and lovely to sit in a t-shirt in early November.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass water burn stream longexposure waterfall rock rocks topic rockpaper 52533620122
Island In The Stream
A rock at the base of the waterfalls by which I'm having lunch sits in the flowing waters as I enjoy myself exploring Gleann an t-Slugain.
13-Nov-22 • steve_whitmarsh • flickr
aberdeenshire scotland scottishhighlands highlands cairngorms mountain hills glen heather grass water burn stream longexposure waterfall rock rocks topic rockpaper abigfave 52536439179
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Notes
- Data: Database of British and Irish Hills v18.2
- Maps: We use OS mapping for England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. Sadly, Channel Islands, Northern (OSNI) and Southern Ireland (OSI) mapping isn't available online, so we use Openstreetmap.