Sgùrr a' Chaorachain ridge

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A pleasant round trip hike from the Bealach na Bà viewpoint car park to the top of the Sgùrr a' Chaorachain ridge. It offers a magnificent 360° panorama all along the way.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.04 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,234 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,230 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,625 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,037 ft
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Photos

Cairn at the tip of the Sgùrr a' Chaorachain ridge
View of the Antenna and part of the Sgùrr a' Chaorachain ridge
The peak of Creag a' Chumhaing and Loch Kishorn
Cioch Nose

Description of the walk

Park at the Bealach na Bà viewpoint car park.

(S/E) Cross the road and follow it for about 100 metres in a south-easterly direction, starting on the right with your back to the car park.

(1) Follow the path up to the left and head towards the antenna.

(2) From there, the route is no longer defined except in a few places. Head to the left of the antenna and make your way through or over the rocks and vegetation along the ridge. A few cairns can be seen and used for guidance. You need to watch your step, but the hike is not particularly difficult.

(3) At the tip of the ridge, enjoy the panoramic view, turn around and take (more or less) the same route back to (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,037 ft - Viewpoint car park - Bealach na Bà
  2. 1 : mi 0.08 - alt. 2,051 ft - Fork in the road
  3. 2 : mi 0.84 - alt. 2,513 ft - Antenna
  4. 3 : mi 2.02 - alt. 2,562 ft - Crest of the ridge
  5. S/E : mi 4.04 - alt. 2,037 ft - Viewpoint car park - Bealach na Bà

Notes

Good walking shoes are recommended; as much of the route is over rocks and vegetation, it is best to have good ankle support.

Worth a visit

There are information boards along the road leading to the Bealach na Bà car park, near which you can park to read them and admire the scenery.

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