Conival and Ben More Assynt
The highest mountains in Sutherland, through limestone country to two quartzite peaks.
- Distance
- 17.2 km
- Ascent
- 1150 m
- Time
- 6–8 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 999 m
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About this walk
Conival and Ben More Assynt is a hard 17.2 km out-and-back walk with 1,150 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8 hours. It starts at Inchnadamph (grid reference NC 251 217). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Ben More Assynt at 999 m.
From Inchnadamph, the route follows the River Traligill through limestone country, where caves and sinkholes swallow the burns, then climbs to the col below Conival.
Conival's summit is a short climb away, and a narrow quartzite ridge leads on to Ben More Assynt, the highest point in Sutherland.
Route
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1
Gleann Dubh
Follow the path east up the glen.
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2
Conival
Climb to the col and up to Conival.
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3
Ben More Assynt
Follow the narrow ridge east to Ben More Assynt, then return.
Summits
988 m
999 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Conival and Ben More Assynt take?
- Most walkers take 6–8 hours for the 17.2 km route, which has 1,150 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 Inchnadamph (grid reference NC 251 217). Car park at Inchnadamph.
- 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. Glen path; steep, rocky slopes; a narrow quartzite ridge with loose blocks.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Ben More Assynt (999 m, Munro); Conival (988 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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