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Fraochaidh
Total Ascent 1322 m
 
Route Time 6.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 19.65 km
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Fraochaidh
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Fraochaidh seen across Loch Linnhe from the B8043 road north of Camasnacroise.

© David S Brown
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Travel Information

Travel to Ballachulish, and start from school

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,322 meters. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 19.65km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from BallachulishNN07995800
1Follow road past school and continue S on track/path to forkNN06955486
2Branch left (SSW) and ascend on pathNN06585415
3Leave path and ascend SW to minor topNN05385334
4Ascent SSW on ridge to top (718m)NN04925224
5Descend SW on ridge to minor top (671m)NN04095154
6Ascend WNW on ridge then bear WSW to summit of Fraochaidh NN02915170
7Reverse route to returnNN07995800
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Notes

A long route but on easy inclines.

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Local Accommodation Options
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140 m Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
7.7 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
15.4 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
16.1 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
16.6 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
16.7 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
17.1 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
19.4 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
27.9 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
31.7 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
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