Carn an Tionail and Beinn Direach
2 Grahams in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, climbed together from West Merkland.
- Distance
- 14.3 km
- Ascent
- 850 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 759 m
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About this walk
Carn an Tionail and Beinn Direach is a hard 14.3 km circular walk with 850 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at West Merkland, A838 (grid reference NC 382 329). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Carn an Tionail at 759 m.
Carn an Tionail and Beinn Direach are Grahams in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, close enough to climb together. The higher, Carn an Tionail, reaches 759 m (2,489 ft). It falls just short of Corbett height, so it's often quieter than its neighbours for much the same view.
From West Merkland, A838, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line 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 West Merkland, head across the hillside towards Carn an Tionail.
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2
The summits
Climb Carn an Tionail, then continue to Beinn Direach.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
759 m
689 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carn an Tionail and Beinn Direach take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 14.3 km route, which has 850 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 West Merkland, A838 (grid reference NC 382 329). 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?
- Carn an Tionail (759 m, Graham); Beinn Direach (689 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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