Is this the Scariest Path in Scotland? The Mighty Liathach

➤ In today's video I will be climbing the Two Munros as part of Liathach - one of the narrowest ridges in Mainland Britain! An exposed scramble between two Munros, this trip makes for a fantastic day out! Enjoy.

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Scotland has 282 Munro's - Which are peaks over 3000ft in height, I am aiming to climb them ALL!

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[Theusername]

I can’t have been the only one who was leaning to the right in my chair the whole time you were on that bypass path.

[charlesj]

I climbed it in winter conditions as a student back in the 1980s, and had what may have been my closest-ever brush with death. It was my first time with an ice axe, and I had practiced self-arrest on a safe slope on the way up. It’s good that I did, because on the summit ridge, I slipped and started sliding down a short snow slope that ended with a 1000-ft vertical drop on the north face. Fortunately, I remembered how to self-arrest and was able to climb back to the ridge. I’ve climbed a lot of mountains since then, but don’t think I’ve ever been more scared than I was that day.

[nazikiller]

I spent most of this video leaning to the right, holding on to my desk, and periodically holding my breath.

[EdExploresScotland]

You're a braver man than me. I'm wetting myself with fear just watching the video. Take care.

[WPFinlay]

This certainly shows the bypass path is far from fear-free. I did the Fasarinen several times when I lived in Torridon. The last was a July night in 1977 (west to east) with my black Labrador. While I was above he kept to the path below keeping an eye on me all the way. I don't think the bypass was as scary looking then! Your video brings back memories of just how wonderful Torridon looked on a summer day. Thank you for it. One small point though - I never heard Mullach an Rathain translated as "Summit of the Police". If people want a full explanation this is the best to my knowledge. ' The strangely named Mullach an Rathain named 'Summit of the Pulley' after the shape of two prominent rocks at its summit as seen from the little village of Fasag below. These rocks resemble the grooved pulley at the end of the spindle of a spinning wheel which receives the driving cord.(Ainmean Àite na h-Alba - Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland). In Gaelic it is simply called 'An Rathan' - the local Torridon name for this part of a spinning wheel. 'Mullach' or summit was possibly added by some map maker. The Horns of Alligin have the same name in Gaelic (Na Rathanan) for the same reason - The Pulleys'.

[natcomber]

James uses some Scottish vocabulary and mountaineering jargon in these videos - if like me, you love these videos but there are some terms which you're not familiar with, I've compiled a little translation dictionary below:

Bealach - A narrow mountain pass
Bothy - basic accommodation which is free to use
In 'spate' - When a river is very full and fast flowing due to heavy rainfall
Stalkers - Deer hunters
Baltic - Bloody freezing
Rounded lump - Not even a proper mountain
Atmospheric - There's clouds on it
Exposed - Almost certain death

[tripmood]

A good thriller. Wild narrow paths where you can't afford to falter. The journey continues, my friend. Autumn greetings from Helsinki 🇫🇮 🍁

[mfinn]

I had to fast forward the part of the pinnacle bypass pass, i couldn't stand watching it! The soles of my feet were getting pins and needles 😃Great video

[keithtanner]

A mountain area I “discovered” in the 1970s (in those days it was deserted) and always wanted to explore but not solo. Sadly, it never happened and at 85 never will. But, thanks for this, despite walking and climbing in the Alps and elsewhere it confirms my caution.

[myrddingwynedd]

I haven't had my heart in my mouth so much watching someone climbing since watching Alex Hannold free solo El Capitan. Great video.

[julianbaden]

Wow. That bypass path is terrifying. I think I will stick to the pinnacles. Fabulous video.

[northernembersoutdoors]

I can't do heights. Don't mind being high but it's the drops that do me in. All respect for doing this, I was nervous watching. Great stuff. Beautiful stunning area too with good filming. Cheers

[DavoidJohnson]

There's many a tragic and agonising story told about that mountain. It's sheer and vertical on the north side. It's the most common call out for the mountain rescue in the area. A large back pack will throw you off. That's death on the north side, possible survival on the south side if you are lucky. Someone calling themselves Chris Bonnington once wrote in the Annat cottage visitors book, "Liathach is a piece of piss". Great to see views from the top again. Many thanks!!

[munro]

Dear god I had vertigo just watching! Many years ago, I split my forehead open after head butting a boulder at the summit of Liathach so I never made it over to Rathain ... kind of glad I didn't! Brilliant film .. thank you.

[johnshepherd]

These videos are absolutely brilliant, especially for me who just having turned 80, can no longer walk the hills like I used to !! Thank you so much.

[rosskeenan]

Fantastic video clips don’t think I would tackle it if the scree was wet right enough ..well done 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[petelashley]

Big thanks James for the superb videos. Stunning scenery!!

[tenorclef]

Well, that was terrifying. And beautiful.

[frozenmist-wk]

Jeese, to say that was sketchy is an understatement, fair play, I was light headed just watching. !!

[martinbeswick]

Wow, I have done Liathach twice and both times over the pinnacles. The bypass path looks much more difficulty and scary. Well done.