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Route Information for
An Caisteal
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The total ascent is 962 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 18.19km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Start from private road to Ribigill | NC58425476 |
| 1 | Head S on private road to junction, go left and continue S to second junction | NC58265389 |
| 2 | Continue S on road/track then path to Cunside | NC58385151 |
| 3 | Ascend S onto the eastern slope of Sgor Chaonasaid | NC58335016 |
| 4 | Ascend SW to join main ridge at Sgor Chaonasaid (712m) | NC57954981 |
| 5 | Bear S then SW to Sgor a Bhatain. Continue SSE to An Caisteal | NC57804886 |
| 6 | Descend to col and ascend Beinn Bheag | NC57654825 |
| 7 | Descend to col and ascend Carn an Tionail | NC57594767 |
| 8 | Descend W towards Allt Fhionnaich | NC56564767 |
| 9 | Continue descending WSW to reach flatter ground | NC56044750 |
| 10 | Once West of the southern crags of Sgor Fhionnaich bear N | NC55944811 |
| 11 | Head NNE to where small stream flows through trees | NC56244907 |
| 12 | Descend N through trees | NC56184930 |
| 13 | Follow contours NE to rejoin approach route at Cunside and return | NC58425476 |
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Please ensure that you have adequate mapping to cope should conditions change suddenly and you need to amend your route. This route is covered by the Ordnance Survey maps detailed below and we have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRP in addition to free postage and packing.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| 95.5 km |
Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS Tel: 01997 414237
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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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