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Beinn Fhada
Total Ascent 1481 m
 
Route Time 6 hrs
 
 Route Distance 15.49 km
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Beinn Fhada
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Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh (of Beinn Fhada) and the houses of Morvich in Strath Croe, seen from near the top of the Bealach Ratagan on a clear May evening.

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Travel Information

From Shiel Bridge (A87) travel N 1.5km then W on minor road through Morvich to bridge over River Croe.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,481 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 15.49km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Innis a' Chrotha, in Strath CroeNG96782108
1Cross River Croe and ascend ENE to Beinn BhuidheNG98582166
2Continue ESE turning SSE to summit of Sgurr a' Choire GhairbhNG99502086
3Head SSW on ridge then scramble steeply down to Hunters passNG99302034
4Ascend SE to minor top (891m)NG99522014
5Follow curved ridge SE to Meall Fhuarain MhoirNG99991963
6Head ESE across the Plaide Mhor to Beinn Fada summitNH01861926
7Bear NNW on ridgeNH01151996
8Continue N on ridge to Meall a' BhealaichNH01222104
9Descend NE turning N to Bealach an Sgairn (A is descent also possible NNW from ridge into corrie)NH01572139
10Follow path W to junctionNH00642139
11Follow path to the NW through Gleann ChoinneachainNG98682230
12Continue on path WSWNG97202180
13Continue on path SW to returnNG96782108
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Notes

Difficult route which requires a head for exposure and scrambling skills. To avoid scramble ascend by descent route.

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Local Accommodation Options
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3.8 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
12.8 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
19.9 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
19.9 km Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01463 798526
33.3 km Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY   Tel: 01456 415399
38.2 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
38.2 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
38.9 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
39.1 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
39.9 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
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