Route Information for
Bidein a' Chabair
The total ascent is 1102 meters. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 23.25km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from the end of the public road at the head of Loch ArkaigNM98769159
1Head W along the track towards StrathanNM98049151
2Head WNW on track past Glendessarry Lodge to upper GlendessarryNM95139314
3Follow path WNW on N margin of forestNM91839475
4Leave path and select a safe route SW through rocks onto Meall na SroineNM91369417
5Ascend WSW to top (674m)NM90679388
6Bear WSW on narrowing ridge to colNM90029373
7Ascend SW on ridgeNM89709333
8Continue WSW to summit of Bidean a Chabair NM88909307
9Reverse route to returnNM98049151
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