Alan Dawson: There is nothing wrong with the route described by Andrew Dempster in The Grahams or the track along Glen Almond from Newton Bridge, but it is worth finding a route to take in the craggy Graham Top of Creag Grianain (NN842351), which is prominently seen from Glen Quaich. A good way up is leave the track along Glen Lochan to go round the east end of Lochan a'Mhuilinn, then follow a sheep track that takes an easy-angled line toward the col at NN845349. Although this is marked by a crag symbol on LR52, the gully is broad and grassy with lots of little ledges, and there are no difficulties. The 21 gullies of Meall nam Fuaran across the glen look very fine when streaked with snow, and the rocky ledges at the top of Creag Grianain offer shelter to sit and watch the mountain hares playing.
