Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh & An Stuc

(28.9.13) Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh & An Stuc,7 hours,16.5km,ascent 1288m

Another early start with Lucas picking me up 6sh. Parked at the Lawers hotel & walked along to Machuim farm and then followed the track up on the east side of the Lawers burn. Headed N up through the morning clag to an inversion. As we climbed the grassy slopes there was great views over to An Stuc & Ben Lawers as the clag poured along the slopes whisping around giving a spectacular sight. The summit of Meall Greigh 1001m, was clag free and above the summits. Few pictures then we descend along the ridge W to the bealach of Lairig Innein. Lucas realised he didn’t have his GPS so ran back up & luckily found it at the summit. I felt okay but abit concerned about my tinnitus and ear pressure. Climbed the slopes NW then SW onto the ridge which curves to the left and into the clag. Hit the summit, Meall Garbh,1118 m then we had a quick check of the GPS. I took a bearing then we headed to the next bealach SW. Had something to eat before we prepared ourselves for the scramble. All fears were quickly eroded as it turned out to be a great wee scramble. There was a faint path as we looked up and chose our route scrambling up with our hands and feet. It was pretty steep at times but nothing too scary in the way of exposure. We hit the summit, Meall Garbh,1118m again in the clag. Had another bit to eat. Descended SW down the SE ridge to Bealach Dubh then SE down the steep grassy gully by the stream to Lochan nan Cat. Headed E along the S side of the Lochan follwing the path  to a dam used by the Lawers hydro scheme. Followed the track SE by the Lawers Burn and onto a clear path that keeps high above the Lawers ravine. Descended into the ravine and crossed a footbridge before rejoining the outward route and back to the start.