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Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] & Beinn Teallach
Total Ascent 1188 m
 
Route Time 5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 14.78 km
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Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]
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Beinn a'Chaorainn summit from the N, still a fine cornice in May 2008

© Doug Tulloch
Image by Doug Tulloch
Travel Information

From Roy Bridge (A86) travel E 11km to start of track through forest at Roughburn.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,188 meters. Allow 5 hours to complete this 14.78km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from road near Roughburn on A86 roadNN37728135
1Follow track NW to junctionNN37148213
2Continue W on path to reach the extents of the forestNN36418218
3Follow path NNW to reach junctionNN36298256
4 Follow path N by Allt a' ChaorainnNN36488353
5Ascend NWNN35798470
6Continue N on gentle slopes to summit of Beinn Teallach NN36158596
7Descend NE on east ridge of Coire Dubh Sguadaig to bealachNN37058684
8Ascend ESE to gain N ridgeNN38148642
9Continue SSE to north top (1044m) of Beinn ChaorainnNN38408574
10Head SSW on ridge to avoid corrieNN38338539
11Continue SSE on ridge to summit of Beinn Chaorainn NN38618508
12Head SSW on ridge to avoid corrieNN38548479
13Continue SSE to south top (1049m)NN38638449
14Descend SW to Meall ClachaigNN36838272
15Follow ascent path back down to the startNN37148213
16Follow track through forest back to the startNN37728135
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Notes

Moderate climb on easy slopes but with unbridged rivers to cross.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 45 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 45?
2.4 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
10.5 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
15.1 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
20.8 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
20.8 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
21.4 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
21.5 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
27.1 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
27.3 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
27.3 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
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