Route Information for
Ciste Dhubh and Am Bathach
The total ascent is 1875 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 12.61km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start at the W side of the bridge S of An Caorann Mor on the A87 roadNH08961208
1Head NW past wooded area and ascend towards ridgeNH07901316
2Continue NNW on ridge to 734m topNH07751367
3Continue NW to summit of Am Bathach NH07321433
4Descend WNW to BealachNH06341472
5Continue NNW across the Bealach a ChoinichNH06091529
6Ascend NNE to 877m topNH06261583
7Continue N on ridge to 929m topNH06211637
8Continue N on ridge to Ciste Dhubh summitNH06201665
9Return S to 929m TopNH06211637
10Continue S on ridge to 877m TopNH06261583
11Descend SSW towards BealachNH06091529
12Continue your descent S towards BealachNH06131488
13Descend SE into An Caorann BeagNH06911391
14Continue SE following burnNH08321187
15Head NE on road to return to the startNH08961208
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