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Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais
Total Ascent 854 m
 
Route Time 3.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 9.35 km
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Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais
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View from Creag nan Damh at the Western end of the South Glen Shiel Ridge.

© Andrew Prentice
Image by Andrew Prentice
Travel Information

Travel to Shiel Bridge at the foot of Glen Shiel.

Route Information
The total ascent is 854 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.35km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from road near bridge in Glen ShielNG97101394
1Follow path S and ascend by Allt Mhalagain to where the Allt Coire Toiteil joins itNG96441192
2Bear WSW through Coire Toiteil turning S onto broad col (695m)NG95171116
3Ascend E to summit of Sgurr a'Bhac Chaolais (from here you can head S to include Buidhe Bheinn in your route)NG95871103
4Descend E then ENE to Bealach Duibh Leac NG96821125
5Descend NW on winding path to rejoin ascent routeNG97101394
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Notes

Short and easy route on path. Buidhe Bheinn to the S is of identical height and an equal contender for the title Corbett - so climb it as well.

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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?
6.0 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
15.6 km Birchwood Holiday Cottage - Bundaloch, Dornie, Kyle, Ross-shire, IV40 8ES   Tel: 01599 534823
17.3 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
26.8 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
34.7 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
34.7 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
35.7 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
36.5 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
37.6 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
41.0 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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