Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag from Little Gruinard
A 682 m Graham in Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs, climbed from Little Gruinard over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 20.1 km
- Ascent
- 780 m
- Time
- 6–8 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 682 m
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About this walk
Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag from Little Gruinard is a hard 20.1 km out-and-back walk with 780 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8 hours. It starts at Little Gruinard, A832 (grid reference NG 936 899). It climbs Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag (682 m), a Graham.
Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag rises to 682 m in Fisherfield, An Teallach & the Fannaichs, 8 km north-west of Ruadh Stac Mor, high enough to be a Graham.
From Little Gruinard, A832, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It's a long day: many people cycle any track at the start.
Route
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The approach
From Little Gruinard, head across the hillside towards Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
682 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag from Little Gruinard take?
- Most walkers take 6–8 hours for the 20.1 km route, which has 780 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 Little Gruinard, A832 (grid reference NG 936 899). 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?
- Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag (682 m, Graham).
- 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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