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Maol Chinn-dearg
Total Ascent 818 m
 
Route Time 3 hrs
 
 Route Distance 7.59 km
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Maol Chinn-dearg
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Maol Chinn-dearg summit, from the track on the NW ridge.

© David S Brown
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Travel Information

From Cluanie Inn drive W along A87 to starting point, which is within 0.25km of the watershed (marked 271m on map) between Glen Morriston and Glen Shiel. Limited parking on verge of road.

Route Information
The total ascent is 818 meters. Allow 3 hours to complete this 7.59km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from limited parking on A87 road vergeNH04451142
1Follow old stalkers' track SSW onto Druim Thollaidh ridgeNH03781070
2Continue SSW to the subsidiary top Sgurr Coire na Feinne, 902mNH02780928
3Descend SSE to colNH02890900
4Ascend SE to Maoll Chin-Dearg summit NH03240878
5Descend NE to gain descent ridgeNH03490905
6Descend NE down Druim Coire nan EirecheanachNH04281027
7Descend by old stalkers' track which zig-zags gently down to join the ascent routeNH04451142
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Notes

An easily-graded walk with good views south and west across Glen Quoich towards Gleouraich and Sgurr a' Mhaoraich, . Crossing Allt Coire a' Chuill Droma Bhig at the end of the walk might be a problem if in spate.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 48 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 48?
13.1 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
22.1 km Birchwood Holiday Cottage - Bundaloch, Dornie, Kyle, Ross-shire, IV40 8ES   Tel: 01599 534823
24.5 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
26.9 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
26.9 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
27.9 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
28.8 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
31.7 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
34.4 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
34.7 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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