Seana Bhraigh Route Information

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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

1728 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

11.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

41.91 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

A long approach track/path to an otherwise easy climb onrough peaty ground. A cycle will be a real asset here.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Lairg

From Lairg (A836) travel S 500m, then turn W on A839, then A837 to Oykel Bridge.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,728 metres. Allow 11.5 hours to complete this 41.91 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start from Oykel Bridge on the A837 road
		NC38540086	Distance	Altitude 35 m

1	Walk/cycle SE on road on west side of river
		NC38910044	Distance 0.59 km	Altitude 26 m

2	Follow bend in road and continue SW to bridge
		NC38610013	Distance 0.46 km	Altitude 33 m

3	Cross river and follow track SW through Einig Wood
		NH36959890	Distance 2.12 km	Altitude 100 m

4	Continue SSW to junction
		NH36739847	Distance 0.58 km	Altitude 100 m

5	At junction turn left then right and head WSW to Duag Bridge
		NH33959743	Distance 3.13 km	Altitude 100 m

6	Head SSW through Strath Mulzie
		NH33049562	Distance 2.20 km	Altitude 157 m

7	Continue on track SW past Corriemulzie Lodge to second branch in track
		NH29949263	Distance 4.64 km	Altitude 225 m

8	Bear left, and continue SSW on track by river.
		NH29259070	Distance 2.18 km	Altitude 272 m

9	Follow path SE towards Loch a' Choire Mhoir
		NH30068929	Distance 1.86 km	Altitude 300 m

10	Before loch, cross river (no bridge!) and scramble SSW up Creag an Duine ridge
		NH29608758	Distance 1.89 km	Altitude 835 m

11	Follow rim of Luchd Coire SW
		NH29088719	Distance 0.64 km	Altitude 855 m

12	Bear W around corrie to 906m top
		NH28828720	Distance 0.27 km	Altitude 906 m

13	Continue NW to the summit of Seana Bhraigh
		NH28168786	Distance 0.94 km	Altitude 926 m

14	Descend N following corrie rim
		NH28158824	Distance 0.40 km	Altitude 815 m

15	Turn NE to minor top (760m)
		NH28558853	Distance 0.48 km	Altitude 760 m

16	Descend NE along ridge
		NH29188904	Distance 0.82 km	Altitude 580 m

17	Continue ENE to Loch and return via approach route
		NC38540086	Distance 18.70 km	Altitude 35 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Seana Bhraigh

Lunchtime - not far now!

© Toby Wise

Image by Toby Wise

The top of Seana Bhraigh on the left, from the bealach north of Loch a' Chadha Dheirg; 26th June 2007.

© Roger Vander Steen

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Summit shelter of Seana Bhraigh with the mountains of Assynt in the background. Taken 31 July 2007

© Kevin Naylor

Image by Kevin Naylor

Billy enjoying the fine May sunshine at Summit of Seana Bhraigh

© Fiona Masson

Image by Fiona Masson

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Fiona Masson on 01 Jun 2009:

Scored with the weather, drove to Corriemulzie Lodge, have a VW Passat and road was fine if you take care. Cycled to foot or mountain, very pleasant, took 1.15hrs, 45 mins on return route. River crossing fine, but could see potential for problems if recent heavy rain. SMC book stated 4.20hrs from Duag Bridge, took us 3.10hrs from the lodge at a leisurely pace in the May sunshine. Look out for the mountain goats, very photogenic!! Most enjoyable hill!

Written by Craig Dunderdale on 18 Oct 2007:

From Inverlael take obvious path up to Glensguaib take to the ridge join the path up coire an Lochain Sgeirich and onto the Munro. It took 16.4 miles, 7.5hrs, 1504m ascent. Long walk as per McNeish's book but fantastic views.

Written by Chris Bowles on 07 Jul 2006:

A thoroughly enjoyable outing with a real sense of remoteness, with one feeling right in the wilderness. Eididh nan Clach Geala can be added comfortably climbing it by its eastern face.

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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