Beinn Sgulaird from Glen Creran
A rugged, knobbly Munro with sea views over Loch Creran and Loch Linnhe.
- Distance
- 11.3 km
- Ascent
- 1090 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 935 m
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About this walk
Beinn Sgulaird from Glen Creran is a hard 11.3 km out-and-back walk with 1,090 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Druimavuic, head of Loch Creran (grid reference NN 017 441). It climbs Beinn Sgulaird (935 m), a Munro.
Beinn Sgulaird rises above the head of Loch Creran, close enough to the sea for the views to take in the islands. The route climbs from Druimavuic up the long south-west ridge.
The ridge is rough, knobbly and largely pathless, with several rises before the summit.
Route
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1
Onto the ridge
Climb from Druimavuic onto Beinn Sgulaird's south-west ridge.
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The summit
Follow the knobbly ridge to the summit. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
935 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Sgulaird from Glen Creran take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 11.3 km route, which has 1,090 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 Druimavuic, head of Loch Creran (grid reference NN 017 441). Roadside parking near Druimavuic; don't block the farm road.
- 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 slopes, then a rough, rocky ridge with ups and downs.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn Sgulaird (935 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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