A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg
A round of three rolling Monadhliath Munros from Newtonmore.
- Distance
- 24.7 km
- Ascent
- 900 m
- Time
- 7–9.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 946 m
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About this walk
A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg is a hard 24.7 km circular walk with 900 m of ascent, taking 7 to 9.5 hours. It starts at Glen Banchor, Newtonmore (grid reference NN 692 997). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Carn Dearg at 946 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
From Glen Banchor, just outside Newtonmore, the route climbs to A' Chailleach and follows the broad, mossy plateau of the Monadhliath north to Carn Sgulain.
A long walk along the plateau leads to Carn Dearg, the best of the three, with a steep eastern face. The route descends into Gleann Ballach and back to Glen Banchor. The plateau is featureless in mist.
Route
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1
A' Chailleach
Climb from Glen Banchor to A' Chailleach.
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2
Carn Sgulain
Follow the plateau north to Carn Sgulain.
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3
Carn Dearg
Continue to Carn Dearg, then descend into Gleann Ballach and back to Glen Banchor.
Summits
920 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg take?
- Most walkers take 7–9.5 hours for the 24.7 km route, which has 900 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glen Banchor, Newtonmore (grid reference NN 692 997). Car park at the end of the Glen Banchor road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Newtonmore station is about 3 km away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Tracks and paths; broad, boggy plateau; steep descent from Carn Dearg.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Carn Dearg (946 m, Munro); A' Chailleach (929 m, Munro); Carn Sgulain (920 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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