The Bealach a' Mhàim is the high pass between Am Mam to the north and the Cuillin to the south. The path runs from the Fairy Pools area in Glen Brittle over and down to Sligachan. It's a great run between the two although slightly logistically difficult unless you go out and back.

Alex Foxfield

December 6, 2023

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Bealach a' Mhàim is known for its excellent view across the northern Cuillin peaks. From the nearby small lochan, there's also a fine view of the cone-shaped summit of Glamaig. The bealach can be reached on foot from both Glen Brittle and Glen Sligachan, and is often visited on route to Bruach na Frithe, one of the most technically straightforward of the Cuillin's Munros.

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