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Route Information for
Am Basteir
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The total ascent is 925 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 10.94km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Start from A863 road 200m W of Sligachan Hotel | NG48342970 |
| 1 | Cross S over Allt Dearg Mor and continue SSE to bridge over Allt Dearg-beag | NG47472787 |
| 2 | Cross river and head S 1km | NG47602692 |
| 3 | Leave path and ascend WSW on base of ridge | NG47142666 |
| 4 | Ascend S on west of ridge to reach Coire a' Basteir | NG47162579 |
| 5 | Ascend S using scree slope | NG47092551 |
| 6 | Traverse SW to reach ridge near Bealach a Bhasteir | NG46842528 |
| 7 | Scramble (difficult!) W to summit of Am Basteir | NG46572530 |
| 8 | Return by same route | NG48342970 |
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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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| 46.6 km |
Woodlands - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW Tel: 0118 9462214
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Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY Tel: 01456 415399
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Comar Lodge - Cannich, Inverness-shire, IV4 7NB Tel: 01456 415251
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Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD Tel: 01397 702790
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Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD Tel: 01397 705988
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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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