Sgurr Breac and A' Chailleach [Fannaich region] Route Information

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Sgurr Breac & A' Chailleach [Fannaich region]

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

1198 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

5.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

17.64 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

Moderate route with good access path.

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 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.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,198 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 17.64 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

	Park at junction of track and A832 road
		NH16257605	Distance	Altitude 275 m

1	Head SE on track to bridge at Loch a' Bhraoin
		NH15867498	Distance 1.46 km	Altitude 250 m

2	Ascend SSW onto Leitir Fhearna
		NH15217395	Distance 1.28 km	Altitude 580 m

3	Head S on Druim Reidh to Toman Coinnich
		NH14867137	Distance 2.70 km	Altitude 935 m

4	Head W to A' Chailleach
		NH13607141	Distance 1.40 km	Altitude 997 m

5	Return E to Toman Coinnich
		NH14867137	Distance 1.40 km	Altitude 935 m

6	Bear SE on to col
		NH15137115	Distance 0.34 km	Altitude 866 m

7	Ascend E to Sgurr Breac
		NH15837111	Distance 0.66 km	Altitude 999 m

8	Descend E ridge to join path in beallach
		NH17367053	Distance 1.80 km	Altitude 550 m

9	Follow path NNW to rejoin approach route
		NH16257605	Distance 6.59 km	Altitude 275 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 Sgurr Breac & A' Chailleach [Fannaich region]

Summit ridge of Sgurr Breac 12/07/2011

Image by Eileen Stark

Sgurr Breac from the slope of Tomain Coinich.

Image by Adrie Mallegrom

Sgurr Breac

Image by john wells

Sgurr Breac from A' Chailleach with Tomain Coinich in the foreground.

Image by Adrie Mallegrom

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Jonathan Small on 30 Aug 2012:

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.

Written by Chris Bowles on 27 Mar 2008:

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.

Written by Lee Hatfield on 15 Jul 2003:

Nice easy walk that rewards you with a magnificent view of Torridon and the Fisherfields if you have good weather.

Written by Terry Thomson on 17 Apr 2003:

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.

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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