Ben More Coigach, Beinn an Eoin and Sgurr an Fhidhleir
3 Grahams in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, climbed together from Culnacraig.
- Distance
- 11.9 km
- Ascent
- 1510 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 743 m
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About this walk
Ben More Coigach, Beinn an Eoin and Sgurr an Fhidhleir is a hard 11.9 km circular walk with 1,510 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Culnacraig (grid reference NC 064 040). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Ben More Coigach at 743 m.
Ben More Coigach, Beinn an Eoin and Sgurr an Fhidhleir are Grahams in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, close enough to climb together. The highest, Ben More Coigach, reaches 743 m (2,439 ft). It falls just short of Corbett height, so it's often quieter than its neighbours for much the same view.
This route starts from Culnacraig and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Culnacraig, head across the hillside towards Ben More Coigach.
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2
The summits
Climb Ben More Coigach, then continue to Beinn an Eoin and Sgurr an Fhidhleir.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
743 m
618 m
704 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ben More Coigach, Beinn an Eoin and Sgurr an Fhidhleir take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 11.9 km route, which has 1,510 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 Culnacraig (grid reference NC 064 040). 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 hills does it climb?
- Ben More Coigach (743 m, Graham); Sgurr an Fhidhleir (704 m, Graham); Beinn an Eoin (618 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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