Meall nan Eun, Druim Fada and Beinn Clachach
3 Grahams in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, climbed together from Corran.
- Distance
- 20.7 km
- Ascent
- 1990 m
- Time
- 8–11 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 711 m
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About this walk
Meall nan Eun, Druim Fada and Beinn Clachach is a hard 20.7 km circular walk with 1,990 m of ascent, taking 8 to 11 hours. It starts at Corran (grid reference NG 850 093). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Druim Fada at 711 m.
Meall nan Eun, Druim Fada and Beinn Clachach are Grahams in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, close enough to climb together. The highest, Druim Fada, reaches 711 m (2,332 ft).
From Corran, 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. It's a long day: many people cycle any track at the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Corran, head across the hillside towards Meall nan Eun.
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The summits
Climb Meall nan Eun, then continue to Druim Fada and Beinn Clachach.
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Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
667 m
711 m
642 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall nan Eun, Druim Fada and Beinn Clachach take?
- Most walkers take 8–11 hours for the 20.7 km route, which has 1,990 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 Corran (grid reference NG 850 093). 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?
- Druim Fada (711 m, Graham); Meall nan Eun (667 m, Graham); Beinn Clachach (642 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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