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Beinn Dearg [Ullapool], Cona' Mheall, Meall nan Ceapraichean & Eididh nan Clach Geala
Total Ascent 1759 m
 
Route Time 8.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 25.80 km
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Cona' Mheall
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Cona' Mheall from the west end of Loch Glascarnoch (telephoto).

© Adrie Mallegrom
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Travel Information

From Ullapool (A835) travel 11km SSW to Inverlael.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,759 meters. Allow 8.5 hours to complete this 25.80km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start at Inverlael on A835NH18228525
1Follow track E through forest to second bridge over River LaelNH20468518
2Cross river to north bank and head SE on track/path through Gleann na SguaibNH23388350
3At branch in path bear left, and ascend path E towards Lochan a ChnapaichNH25098383
4Leave path and ascend NE, turning E to summit of Eididh nan Clach Geala NH25788421
5Descend SE to col (760m)NH26608371
6Ascend SW to Ceann Garbh (967m) then bear SSW to Meall nan Ceapraichean NH25738257
7Descend SE to broad beallach (850m) with lochansNH26298189
8Ascend ESE on boulder strewn slopes to summit of Cona Mheall NH27488166
9Return to 850-bealachNH26298189
10Ascend SW to summit of Beinn Dearg NH25948119
11Return to 850-bealachNH26298189
12Follow path NW to rejoin ascent routeNH18228525
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Notes

This is a big day with some steep slopes to ascend. You can shorten the route by omitting Cona' Meall which can be climbed from the south or west.

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Local Accommodation Options
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13.3 km Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite. - Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire, IV23 2QP   Tel: 01854 633281
16.7 km Easter Badbea B&B - Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell, IV23 2QX   Tel: 01854 633704
27.5 km Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel - Achnasheen, Achnasheen, IV22 2EJ   Tel: 01445 720252
27.9 km Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse - Kinlochewe, By Achnasheen, IV22 2PA   Tel: 01445 760253
31.8 km Garve Cottage - Garve Ross-shire , IV23 2PR   Tel: 01997414771
32.1 km Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS   Tel: 01997 414237
33.6 km Achness Hotel - Rosehall, IV27 4BD   Tel: 01549-441239
36.6 km Inchnadamph Lodge Hostel / B&B - Inchnadamph, Loch Assynt, Lochinver, Sutherland , IV27 4HL   Tel: 01571 822218
43.4 km Caolas Beag - 2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross, IV21 2DD   Tel: 0131 466 0308
45.5 km Arkle Cottage (Self Catering) - Lairg, Lairg, IV27 4DB   Tel: 01580 892750
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