Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill and Sgurr Fiona Route Information

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Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill & Sgurr Fiona

Quick Facts

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

1590 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

6 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

15.44 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

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.

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: Ullapool

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 Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,590 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 15.44 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 Corrie Hallie on the A832 where there is roadside parking
		NH11428510	Distance	Altitude 55 m

1	Follow track SSW to start of path, beyond Carn na Canaich, marked by small cairns
		NH10028227	Distance 3.45 km	Altitude 380 m

2	Follow path SW to boulder strewn slopes of Sail Liath
		NH08478146	Distance 1.80 km	Altitude 415 m

3	Ascend NW to summit of Sail Liath
		NH07148249	Distance 1.70 km	Altitude 954 m

4	Descend to col (830m) beyond Cadha Goblach
		NH06708291	Distance 0.75 km	Altitude 830 m

5	Scramble (few good handholds) NW over Corrag Bhuidhe, or by pass on path to west
		NH06498330	Distance 0.45 km	Altitude 1047 m

6	Scramble onwards NNW to Sgurr Fiona
		NH06418367	Distance 0.40 km	Altitude 1060 m

7	Descend NNE to col
		NH06568403	Distance 0.38 km	Altitude 800 m

8	Ascend NNE turning NE to summit of Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
		NH06908436	Distance 0.54 km	Altitude 1062 m

9	Descend N to ridge (875m)
		NH06928488	Distance 0.54 km	Altitude 875 m

10	Descend E into Glas Tholl
		NH07838464	Distance 1.04 km	Altitude 575 m

11	Follow watershed to reach path
		NH10298532	Distance 2.46 km	Altitude 182 m

12	Continue NE to main road
		NH11168579	Distance 1.13 km	Altitude 49 m

13	Head S on road to return
		NH11428510	Distance 0.79 km	Altitude 55 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 Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill & Sgurr Fiona

An Teallach East side from Coir' a' Ghiubhsachain. 2nd April 2009

Image by Kevin Mckeown

Being met by a Brocken Spectre on reaching this summit of An Teallach will always be one of my favourite moments in the Scottish mountains.

Image by Adam Gordon

Zoomed shot of Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill (left) and Sgurr Fiona (right) from the Corbett Sail Mhor to the north-west. September 2010.

Image by David McSporran

Sgurr Fiona with Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill behind, from Corrag Bhuidhe (An Teallach).

Image by Bill Wales

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Craig Dunderdale on 28 Aug 2007:

Climbed up from Shenavall bothy after doing the big 6 the previous day. Fantastic ridge really enjoyed it, despite the low cloud. Plenty holds & very grippy rock for climbing on the pinnacles, just take your time and you'll have no problems. Met a nice chap who had emigrated to Germany. After the Bidein a'Ghlas Thuill both of us climbed Glas Mheall Mor. Watch your bearings back to the bealach in low cloud. There is a path from the bealach which vanishes in the valley and re appears further down as per the map

Written by Dave Boyle on 17 May 2006:

Excellent route with stunning scenery. The climb up to Sail Liath is hard going but worth it as the views begin to open up. The descent route could be still choked with snow in May so better have a back up plan.

Written by David Rossi on 27 Aug 2005:

A fantastic day on the hills. Exposure does not seem too bad on the paths around the pinnacles. Views of the mountian are ever changing and ever more impressive as you traverse from Sail Laith to Bidean a Ghlas Thuill.

Written by Jim Bull on 11 May 2004:

Arguably my most enjoyable day out so far in 90+ Munros, the view from the top of Sgurr Fiona (climbed after Bidean a Ghlas Thuill on the route we used) alone made the day worthwhile. We even went back over Bidean a Ghlas Thuill just for the sake of it rather than contour round, once is never enough!

Written by Mark Blackwell on 28 Nov 2003:

One of the most popular mountains in Britain, An Teallach combines the excitiement of an exposed airy ridge and impressive cliffs with a true wilderness location on the edge of the Fisherfield Forest. The entire ridge is highly reccomended, so to peering over the top of Lord Berkely's seat and it is not too hard and all the difficulties can be bypassed. Doing just the two munro's and not the ridge would still make a superb day out with fantastic views.

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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