Ben Eighe S04 1152 x 864 312K	The more gentle southwest slopes of Beinn Eighe, reflected in this tiny lochan beside the path returning to the A896 car park. The snowy white scree is made from quartzite rock.
	Meall a Ghiubhais 03 1152 x 864 358K	This path starts from a pony trail beside the A832 one kilometre northwest of Kinlochewe. It's a more gentle climb into the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve than the steep path which begins further northwest on the shores of Loch Maree.
	Meall a Ghiubhais 04 1152 x 864 305K	Further up the hill and a deer fence crosses the path. Very little vegetation can grow on the bare white quartzite rock - and it's necessary to restrict the movement of red deer in the nature reserve.
	Ben Eighe S17 1152 x 864 307K	Once up on the plateau, many more mountains come into view. The burn (stream) in the distance is called Allt Toll a Ghiubhais and the peak to its right is Ruadh-stac Beag. White tufts of cotton grass are sprouting from one of the countless tiny lochans.
	Loch Allt an Daraich 00 1152 x 864 358K	There is no visible path across this boulder-strewn landscape at the base of Meall a Ghubhais to the path beside Conservation Cairn but it's worth the walk. This view faces east over the lochans called Loch Allt an Daraich.
	Loch Allt an Daraich 15 1152 x 864 192K	Down at the water's edge. Slioch (981m) is visible in the distance at the other side of Loch Maree, which is hidden from view.
	Loch Allt an Daraich 14 1152 x 864 221K	The clear water reflects the blue skies and white clouds. Green pond weed grows under the surface. The quartzite rocks are tinged by the peaty tint of the water.
	Loch Allt an Daraich 16 1152 x 864 370K	Near the little summit called Leathad Buidhe (560m) on top of which is Conservation Cairn. White boulders are interspersed with heather. Near here you can join the path past Lunar Loch (page 5), which leads down to the Nature Reserve car park. (Turn left to take the less steep path.)

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