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Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill & Sgurr Fiona
Total Ascent 1590 m
 
Route Time 6 hrs
 
 Route Distance 15.44 km
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An Teallach
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On the Corrag Bhuide pinnacles.

© Alan Palin

Image by Alan Palin
Travel Information

From Ullapool (A835) travel S 20km to junction. Turn right onto A832 for Gairloch and travel 18km to Corrie Hallie. This is the point where the long descent round Carn a' Bhreabadair levels out.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,590 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 15.44km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Corrie Hallie on the A832 where there is roadside parkingNH11428510
1Follow track SSW to start of path, beyond Carn na Canaich, marked by small cairnsNH10028227
2Follow path SW to boulder strewn slopes of Sail LiathNH08478146
3Ascend NW to summit of Sail LiathNH07148249
4Descend to col (830m) beyond Cadha GoblachNH06708291
5Scramble (few good handholds) NW over Corrag Bhuidhe, or by pass on path to westNH06498330
6Scramble onwards NNW to Sgurr Fiona NH06418367
7Descend NNE to colNH06568403
8Ascend NNE turning NE to summit of Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill NH06908436
9Descend N to ridge (875m)NH06928488
10Descend E into Glas ThollNH07838464
11Follow watershed to reach pathNH10298532
12Continue NE to main roadNH11168579
13Head S on road to returnNH11428510
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Notes

An Teallach is a Scottish classic. The mountain is spectacular and the route is difficult, especially if you traverse all of the pinnacles. If you by-pass them then it is moderate with some exposure.

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Local Accommodation Options
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8.2 km Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite. - Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire, IV23 2QP   Tel: 01854 633281
10.7 km Easter Badbea B&B - Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell, IV23 2QX   Tel: 01854 633704
24.7 km Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse - Kinlochewe, By Achnasheen, IV22 2PA   Tel: 01445 760253
27.6 km Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel - Achnasheen, Achnasheen, IV22 2EJ   Tel: 01445 720252
36.6 km Garve Cottage - Garve Ross-shire , IV23 2PR   Tel: 01997414771
36.6 km Caolas Beag - 2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross, IV21 2DD   Tel: 0131 466 0308
36.9 km Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS   Tel: 01997 414237
38.6 km Inchnadamph Lodge Hostel / B&B - Inchnadamph, Loch Assynt, Lochinver, Sutherland , IV27 4HL   Tel: 01571 822218
39.7 km Achness Hotel - Rosehall, IV27 4BD   Tel: 01549-441239
49.4 km Unapool House Cottages - Unapool House, Kylesku, Sutherland, IV27 4HW   Tel: 01971 502344
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