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Route Information for
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe and Ben Aden
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The total ascent is 3195 meters. Allow 14 hours to complete this 41.17km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Start from end of public road at Kinloch Hourn | NG94570691 |
| 1 | Head WNW on path along South shore of Loch Hourn | NG93200726 |
| 2 | Continue WSW on path | NG91580652 |
| 3 | Continue heading W on path | NG89210643 |
| 4 | Continue WSW on S shore of Loch Beag | NG87320590 |
| 5 | From Junction with track head S to bridge | NG87120414 |
| 6 | Follow track then path S to river (no bridge!) | NG86910317 |
| 7 | Cross river and follow path S into Gleann Unndalain | NG87120241 |
| 8 | Leave path and ascend E then ESE onto ridge | NG87920228 |
| 9 | Ascend SE on ridge to W top of Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe | NG88820149 |
| 10 | Bear E to summit of Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe | NG89580159 |
| 11 | Return W to W top | NG88820149 |
| 12 | Select a safe route through the rocky outcrops and descend S to join path in Mam Unndalain | NG88700083 |
| 13 | Follow path to beyond head of Lochan nam Breac | NM92059941 |
| 14 | Leave path and ascend SW through rock outcrops onto ridge | NM91439895 |
| 15 | Follow ridge W | NM90699894 |
| 16 | Continue WSW on ridge to summit of Ben Aden | NM89929864 |
| 17 | Return down ridge to path, OR, Descend WNW then NNE through crags to path (latter will require river crossing!) and return by approach route | NG94570691 |
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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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| 12.0 km |
Woodlands - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW Tel: 0118 9462214
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Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG Tel: 01809 501226
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Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD Tel: 01397 705988
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Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD Tel: 01397 702790
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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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