An Teallach from Dundonnell
One of the finest mountains in Britain: two Munros above the pinnacled ridge of Corrag Bhuidhe.
- Distance
- 18.6 km
- Ascent
- 1300 m
- Time
- 6.5–9 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1063 m
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About this walk
An Teallach from Dundonnell is a hard 18.6 km out-and-back walk with 1,300 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 9 hours. It starts at Dundonnell, A832 (grid reference NH 094 878). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill (An Teallach) at 1,063 m.
An Teallach, 'the forge', is a jagged ridge of red sandstone towers above Little Loch Broom. The route climbs from Dundonnell to Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill, then follows the ridge to Sgùrr Fiona.
Beyond Sgùrr Fiona lie the pinnacles of Corrag Bhuidhe, a serious scramble with exposed bypass paths. This route returns from Sgùrr Fiona the same way, avoiding them.
Route
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1
Up from Dundonnell
Climb the path onto the ridge and up to Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill.
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Sgùrr Fiona
Follow the ridge to Sgùrr Fiona, with Corrag Bhuidhe's pinnacles beyond. Come back down the way you came.
Summits
Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill (An Teallach)
1063 m
Sgurr Fiona (An Teallach)
1059 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does An Teallach from Dundonnell take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–9 hours for the 18.6 km route, which has 1,300 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 Dundonnell, A832 (grid reference NH 094 878). Lay-by parking near the start of the path.
- 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. Steep path; rocky ridge with big drops; the pinnacles beyond Sgùrr Fiona are a serious scramble.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill (An Teallach) (1063 m, Munro); Sgurr Fiona (An Teallach) (1059 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- It isn't recommended for dogs. 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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