Route Information for Creag Rainich

The total ascent is 718 meters. Allow 5 hours to complete this 17.94km route.

Number Description OS Grid Start from A832 on bend where track to Loch a' Bhraoin starts NH16257604 1 Follow track SW to loch NH15697530 2 Bear W on new path (right of way diversion) NH15587532 3 Follow path SSW to the edge of the loch NH15537519 4 Head W on path on N side of loch NH15107520 5 Continue ESE along North shore of loch NH13667491 6 Continue SE on path NH12377377 7 Ascend NW to Meall Dubh NH10277473 8 Descend NW to col and ascend to summit of Creag Rainich NH09647515 9 Return SE to Meall Dubh NH10277473 10 Bear NE along ridge to minor top NH12267579 11 Continue NE along ridge NH13147627 12 Bear ENE to the summit of Meall an t-Sithe NH14097648 13 Bear SE and descend to path NH15107520 14 Rejoin approach path and reverse route to return NH16257604

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Local Accommodation Options 18.1 km Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel - Achnasheen, Achnasheen, IV22 2EJ   Tel: 01445 720252 18.4 km Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite. - Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire, IV23 2QP   Tel: 01854 633281 19.4 km Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse - Kinlochewe, By Achnasheen, IV22 2PA   Tel: 01445 760253 27.6 km Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS   Tel: 01997 414237 47.9 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708 48.6 km Kerrow House - Cannich, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7NA   Tel: 01456 415243 49.5 km Comar Lodge - Cannich, Inverness-shire, IV4 7NB   Tel: 01456 415251 51.9 km Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY   Tel: 01456 415399 52.0 km Arkle Cottage (Self Catering) - Lairg, Lairg, IV27 4DB   Tel: 01580 892750 61.4 km Woodlands - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214

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