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Braigh nan Uamhachan
Total Ascent 1231 m
 
Route Time 6 hrs
 
 Route Distance 18.43 km
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Braigh nan Uamhachan
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Braigh nan Uamhachan N from Sron Liath

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Travel Information

From Glenfinnan travel E on A830 to start of track at Drochaid Sgainnir.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,231 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 18.43km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start near bridge on A830 where forest tracks join roadNM93077989
1Head NNE on forest track to junction by bridgeNM94378174
2Cross bridge and follow track N until clear of treesNM94928290
3Ascend E onto crest of ridgeNM95758281
4Bear NNE up ridge to top (691m)NM96678429
5Continue NNE to col (587m)NM97028506
6Ascend N to Sron LiathNM97308588
7Descend to col on narrow ridge (683m)NM97308618
8Ascend NNE on ridge to summit of Braigh nan Uamhachan NM97538667
9Reverse route to returnNM93077989
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Notes

Excellent high level ridge walk.

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Local Accommodation Options
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11.5 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
17.8 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
18.2 km highland-view-cottage - caithness place fort william, ph33 6at   Tel: 07901 992771
18.4 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
19.0 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
19.0 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
19.1 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
19.1 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
26.5 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
29.6 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
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