Gulvain from Drumsallie
A long walk up Gleann Fionnlighe and a relentlessly steep climb to a remote twin-topped Munro.
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1260 m
- Time
- 7–10 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 983 m
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About this walk
Gulvain from Drumsallie is a hard 22 km out-and-back walk with 1,260 m of ascent, taking 7 to 10 hours. It starts at Drumsallie, A830 (grid reference NM 958 791). It climbs Gulvain (983 m), a Munro.
Gulvain is a big, isolated mountain north of Loch Eil. From Drumsallie on the A830, a track leads up Gleann Fionnlighe for several kilometres before the climbing starts.
The south ridge is famously steep and unrelenting, and the summit lies along a narrow ridge beyond the south top.
Route
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1
Gleann Fionnlighe
Follow the track north up the glen.
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2
The south ridge
Climb the very steep ridge to the south top and on to the summit. Return the same way.
Summit
983 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Gulvain from Drumsallie take?
- Most walkers take 7–10 hours for the 22 km route, which has 1,260 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 Drumsallie, A830 (grid reference NM 958 791). Small parking area by the A830 near the 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. Long glen track (cycleable); very steep grassy ridge; narrow summit ridge.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Gulvain (983 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. Many people cycle the long approach tracks.
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