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Am Bathach
Total Ascent 685 m
 
Route Time 3.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 9.14 km
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Am Bathach
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Approaching the south top (734m) of Am Bathach, with the summit beyond, and the top of Ciste Dhubh peeping out behind.

© David S Brown
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Travel Information

From the Cluanie Inn, Glen Sheil, travel E 1300m to bridge over Allt a' Chaorainn Mhor.

Route Information
The total ascent is 685 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.14km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from bridge over Allt a' Chaorainn MhoirNH08961211
1Ascend NW by E margin of trees onto ridgeNH08431263
2Continue NW onto crest of ridgeNH07891318
3Head NNW to minor top (734m)NH07731366
4Follow narrow ridge NNW to summit of Am Bathach NH07321433
5Descend NW to BealachNH06381477
6Descend ENE to lochan then ESE to trackNH07931505
7Head SSE on track through An Caorann Mor to rejoin roadNH08961211
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Notes

Short easy ascent and short ridge walk.

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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?
16.7 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
23.1 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
23.1 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
24.1 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
24.9 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
25.0 km Birchwood Holiday Cottage - Bundaloch, Dornie, Kyle, Ross-shire, IV40 8ES   Tel: 01599 534823
27.8 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
31.9 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
33.2 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
33.3 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
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