Route Information for Caisteal Abhail, Beinn Tarsuinn [Arran] and Cir Mhor

The total ascent is 1702 meters. Allow 7 hours to complete this 20.32km route.

Number Description OS Grid Start from end of public road at Glenrosa. NS00113762 1 Follow the road then path to the Garbh Allt and cross to the N bank (if safe to do so) NR98243871 2 Go W on path by Garbh Allt NR97243844 3 Follow path NW into Coire na Cuiseig and onto SE ridge of Beinn Nuis NR95643968 4 Follow path WSW by Garbh Allt then NW to summit of Beinn Nuis NR95553993 5 Follow path NNW and descend onto ridge NR95494021 6 Follow ridge NE NR95854073 7 Continue N on S ridge of Beinn Tarsuinn NR95874104 8 Follow path NNE to summit of Beinn Tarsuinn NR95974127 9 Descend steeply to col where paths intersect NR96294155 10 Scramble along A Chir ridge or take bypass path on west side and rejion ridge at N end of A Chir ridge NR96564269 11 Follow path NNE to col (590m) where alternative path ascends to ridge from Glen Rosa NR96834288 12 Bear NE turning N on W slopes of Cir Mhor NR96994325 13 Continue NNW onto SW ridge of Caisteal Abhail NR96694387 14 Follow curving path N to Caisteal Abhail NR96924433 15 Return SW along ridge NR96694387 16 Follow ridge SSW to Cir Mhor NR96994325 17 Ascend SE to summit Cir Mhor NR97284311 18 Descend to 590 col for easy ascent or if you prefer a scramble descend steeply E to The Saddle NR97874308 19 Descend S into Glen Rosa and continue S to join approach route at Garbh Allt NS00113762

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Local Accommodation Options 91.1 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234 97.5 km The Ben More Lodge Hotel and Restaurant - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8QS   Tel: 01838 300210 98.4 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, Perthshire, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224

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