Ben Klibreck from Vagastie
A steep, isolated Munro rising from the empty moors of central Sutherland.
- Distance
- 10.7 km
- Ascent
- 790 m
- Time
- 4–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 962 m
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About this walk
Ben Klibreck from Vagastie is a hard 10.7 km out-and-back walk with 790 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5 hours. It starts at Vagastie, A836 (grid reference NC 537 282). It climbs Meall nan Con (Ben Klibreck) (962 m), a Munro.
Ben Klibreck stands alone above the moors and lochs of central Sutherland. From Vagastie on the A836, the route crosses boggy moorland and climbs steeply to the summit ridge.
The summit, Meall nan Con, has views over a huge, empty landscape of lochans.
Route
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Across the moor
Cross the boggy moor towards the hill.
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The summit
Climb steeply to the ridge and the summit. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
Meall nan Con (Ben Klibreck)
962 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben Klibreck from Vagastie take?
- Most walkers take 4–5 hours for the 10.7 km route, which has 790 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 Vagastie, A836 (grid reference NC 537 282). Parking near Vagastie bridge.
- 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. Very boggy, pathless moor; a steep climb; a broad summit ridge.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Meall nan Con (Ben Klibreck) (962 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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