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Carn Chuinneag
Total Ascent 985 m
 
Route Time 5.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 17.55 km
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Carn Chuinneag
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Carn Chuinneag from the West - summit of Beinn Tharsinn (Graham) GR412829 on 26/08/06

© Norrie Shand
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Travel Information

From Bonar Bridge travel SW on A836 to Argay then continue W on minor road through Strathcarron to Glencalvie Lodge.

Route Information
The total ascent is 985 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 17.55km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Glencalvie LodgeNH46448916
1Cross River and head S on track through Glencalvie to start of pathNH47328496
2Follow path SSW up ridge to colNH46868284
3Continue ascent NE to top (830m)NH47528337
4Descend E to col, then ESE to summit of Carn Chuinneag NH48378333
5Descend NE to Carn Maire (736m)NH48828383
6Descend NNW to trackNH47928527
7Head WSW to rejoin approach route and returnNH46448916
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Notes

Good track and paths minimise navigational problems. Path leads high onto this hill.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 28 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 28?
12.5 km Achness Hotel - Rosehall, IV27 4BD   Tel: 01549-441239
20.8 km Arkle Cottage (Self Catering) - Lairg, Lairg, IV27 4DB   Tel: 01580 892750
28.4 km Garve Cottage - Garve Ross-shire , IV23 2PR   Tel: 01997414771
28.8 km Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS   Tel: 01997 414237
38.5 km Inchnadamph Lodge Hostel / B&B - Inchnadamph, Loch Assynt, Lochinver, Sutherland , IV27 4HL   Tel: 01571 822218
39.8 km Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite. - Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire, IV23 2QP   Tel: 01854 633281
43.0 km Dunsmore Lodges - Farley, by Beauly, IV4 7EY   Tel: 01463 782424
43.8 km Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel - Achnasheen, Achnasheen, IV22 2EJ   Tel: 01445 720252
43.9 km Easter Badbea B&B - Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell, IV23 2QX   Tel: 01854 633704
47.2 km The Bed and Breakfast - 1 Macleod Crescent, Altnaharra, nr Lairg, IV27 4UG   Tel: 01549 411258
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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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