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An Teallach Path Reborn: Repairs Ahead of Schedule
27 May
Summary
- Almost two miles of mountain path on An Teallach were repaired ahead of schedule.
- The three-year project cost over £300,000 and used 700 tonnes of materials.
- Volunteers contributed over 412 hours, adding significant labor value to repairs.
Repairs to nearly two miles of pathway on An Teallach, a prominent mountain in Wester Ross, concluded in March, two months ahead of the planned schedule. This significant three-year undertaking aimed to address severe damage caused by decades of erosion on the mountain's hill paths.
The project, a collaboration led by Mountaineering Scotland and Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS), successfully raised over £300,000. Specialist contractors were employed for 790 days, often working in challenging weather conditions, to implement durable solutions.
Volunteers played a crucial role, contributing over 412 hours of work. The repairs involved constructing 183 stone-built drainage features and 250 meters of stone edging to minimize future erosion, utilizing traditional hand-built techniques.
OATS project manager Ewan Watson highlighted the ongoing challenge, stating Scotland's mountain footpath network deteriorates faster than it can be repaired, emphasizing the need for continued public and partner support for sustainable mountain access.
