Summit of An Sithean
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Corbett Marilyn
Height
814 m · 2,671 ft
Drop
270 m
Grid ref
NH 171 453
Region
Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar
Range
Kyle of Lochalsh to Garve
County
Highland

Summit: Cairn.

An Sithean (An Sidhean) is a Corbett in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, 814 m (2,671 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, An Sithean from Loch Beannacharain, is 21.5 km with 730 m of ascent and takes 6 to 8.5 hours.

Routes up An Sithean

An Sithean on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NH 171 453 (57.4618, -5.0508). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about An Sithean

How high is An Sithean?
An Sithean is 814 m (2,671 ft) high, a Corbett in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar. The summit is at grid reference NH 171 453.
How long does it take to climb An Sithean?
The quickest route on TRXO, An Sithean from Loch Beannacharain, takes 6 to 8.5 hours: 21.5 km with 730 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up An Sithean?
The route with the least climbing is An Sithean from Loch Beannacharain, starting from Loch Beannacharain (NH 218 519): 21.5 km and 730 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on An Sithean?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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