An Ruadh-Stac from New Kelso
An 890 m Corbett in Torridon & Applecross, climbed from New Kelso over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 890 m
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About this walk
An Ruadh-Stac from New Kelso is a hard 9.4 km out-and-back walk with 880 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at New Kelso, A890 (grid reference NG 939 439). It climbs An Ruadh-Stac (890 m), a Corbett.
An Ruadh-Stac rises to 890 m in Torridon & Applecross, 2 km south of Maol Chean-dearg, high enough to be a Corbett.
From New Kelso, A890, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From New Kelso, head across the hillside towards An Ruadh-Stac.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of An Ruadh-Stac.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
890 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does An Ruadh-Stac from New Kelso take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 9.4 km route, which has 880 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 New Kelso, A890 (grid reference NG 939 439). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- An Ruadh-Stac (890 m, Corbett).
- 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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