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Luibeilt from Kinlochleven

Start/Finish

Grey Mares Waterfall car park, Kinlochleven. From bridge over River Leven, go N then take first right (signed Grey Mares Waterfall). At the end of this street there is a white church. Go right and the car park is almost immediately on the left. Alternatively, drive to Mamore Lodge and park there – a fee may be payable.

Distance/Time

22 km      Approx 6 hours

Peaks

None. This is a glen walk mainly on a track. OS Sheet 41.

Introduction

This is a straight forward walk with fine views down Loch Leven, to Garbh Bheinn, Aonach Eagach, eastern Mamores, Grey Corries and the Easains. The track is very easy to follow but contains many deep puddles after rain. The area around Luibeilt is very wet. The river at Luibeilt is difficult to cross, even in a dry spell, and would be dangerous after rain but this route does not cross the river.

Route

(1) Walk up the obvious signed footpath at the side of the car park. At the end of the path, go right (red arrow). Follow path until reaching a white cottage on the left (if you go much further you will reach another street). Go left up the left side of this cottage on a path which is initially faint but, within 10 m, there is another red arrow post and the path is much more distinct. Follow path until a T junction is reached. Go left and converge towards a stream. Within 50 m, take a reverse right fork and cross stream to reach a multi-coloured marker post. The red arrow is not visible until the post is reached and points uphill. Follow path uphill through the wood (path diverges in places) to emerge to the N of Meall an Doire Dharaich. The path levels off then descends slightly to reach a cairn by the main track from Mamores Lodge to Loch Eilde Mor. Follow the track E to Luibeilt past Loch Eilde Mor then Loch Eilde Beag.

(2) Return by same route.

Notes

(a) This walk took place on 18^th October, 2010.

(b) If starting from Mamore Lodge, follow the track E, ignoring the left turn near the lodge. At the stalker’s cottage, take the path to the right of the house which soon rejoins the track.