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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.
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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.
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Moderate route with good access path.
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Head to: Ullapool
From Ullapool travel S on A835 20km to Corrieshalloch road junction, then SW on A832 for 5km to the start of the track to Loch a' Bhraoin.
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A'Chailleah from the west slopes of Meall a`Chrasgaidh.
© Graham Young
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Sgurr Breac (left) and A'Chailleach (right) with the Druim Reidh sloping left to right.
© Terry Thomson
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Sgurr Breac from the descent on Tomain Coinich 17-04-2003.
© Terry Thomson
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A' Chailleach from Tomain Coinich.
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Written by
Jonathan Small
on 30 Aug 2012:
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I'd agree that the route here is the best, and certainly not to
descend Leitir Fearna. It is steep, and so a great way up, but quite
boggy and therefore both risky and fragile. There are paths on the
Druim Reidh in places, one near the top can take you too far west
onto steep ground and away from Toman Coinich. A'Chailleach
must be one of the best viewpoints in the Highlands and surely
essential for anyone planning a visit to the Mhic Fhearchair/Stob
Ban range, from the east.
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 27 Mar 2008:
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Did the route as per Munromagic however I decided to descend via the approach route up the Druim Reidh. Both hills are very good offering great views in all directions. The descent back down to Loch a' Bhraoin vi Leitir Fhearna is steep and was slippery due to its boggyness. The route took 5 hours to complete.
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Written by
Lee Hatfield
on 15 Jul 2003:
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Nice easy walk that rewards you with a magnificent view of Torridon and the Fisherfields if you have good weather.
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Written by
Terry Thomson
on 17 Apr 2003:
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I followed this route (17-04-2003) on a glorious warm/hot day. Although this route can be tackled in either direction, I would advise the route as described on a "clockwise" direction, due to the steep ascent/descent on the Leitir Fhearna to and/or from Druim Reidh. The views from this route are exceptional and with the path on both mountains running close to the 'edge' in places, made it exciting in places in the fresh SW wind. A most enjoyable day out.
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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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