Meall Onfhaidh and Aodann Chleireig
2 Grahams in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, climbed together from Fassfern.
- Distance
- 13.6 km
- Ascent
- 1010 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 679 m
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About this walk
Meall Onfhaidh and Aodann Chleireig is a hard 13.6 km circular walk with 1,010 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Fassfern, Fassfern Road (grid reference NN 021 789). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Meall Onfhaidh at 679 m.
Meall Onfhaidh and Aodann Chleireig are Grahams in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, close enough to climb together. The higher, Meall Onfhaidh, reaches 679 m (2,229 ft).
This route starts from Fassfern, Fassfern Road 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 Fassfern, head across the hillside towards Meall Onfhaidh.
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2
The summits
Climb Meall Onfhaidh, then continue to Aodann Chleireig.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
679 m
663 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Meall Onfhaidh and Aodann Chleireig take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 13.6 km route, which has 1,010 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 Fassfern, Fassfern Road (grid reference NN 021 789). 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?
- Meall Onfhaidh (679 m, Graham); Aodann Chleireig (663 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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