Summary: A fairly short but steep climb up to Beinn a Bhacaidh following a forestry road, track and then through grass and heather to the summit. There is a high gate which you will either need to climb over or climb through. May be a bit boggy at certain times of the year. High chance of spotting wild goats.
Distance & Grade: 5.6km. Moderate. Elevation gain – 245m.
Description: Park at the small parking space close to Loch Knockie. Cross the stile and follow the track for about 900m until you see a large (probably locked) gate. Climb over or through the gate and follow the grassy track until you reach a burn after about 1.7km from the start. Turn uphill here and make your way steeply up through grass and heather to the summit where you will get wonderful views of Loch Ness and across to Invermoriston and beyond to Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh. On the way down, which is as steep as the way up and again through grass and heather, you get great views of Loch Nan Lan and Loch Knockie.
Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust,