Alisary Hard

Rois-Bheinn, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and An Stac

Bagging route 3 Corbetts Circular

3 Corbetts in Ardgour, Moidart & Morvern, climbed together from Alisary.

Distance
10.3 km
Ascent
1300 m
Time
4.5–6.5 h
Grade
Hard
Route
Circular
High point
882 m
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Route mapped on from OpenStreetMap paths, with heights from EU-DEM terrain data; not yet checked on the ground by TRXO. Added to TRXO on . For planning only: always navigate with an up-to-date map such as OS Explorer or Harvey. How we make our routes.

About this walk

Rois-Bheinn, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and An Stac is a hard 10.3 km circular walk with 1,300 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Alisary, A861 (grid reference NM 730 786). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Rois-Bheinn at 882 m.

Rois-Bheinn, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and An Stac are Corbetts in Ardgour, Moidart & Morvern, close enough to climb together. The highest, Rois-Bheinn, reaches 882 m (2,895 ft).

This route starts from Alisary, A861 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.

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Route

  1. 1

    The approach

    From Alisary, head across the hillside towards Rois-Bheinn.

  2. 2

    The summits

    Climb Rois-Bheinn, then continue to Sgurr na Ba Glaise and An Stac.

  3. 3

    Return

    Descend and return to the start.

Summits

Rois-Bheinn

882 m

Corbett Marilyn
Corbett Marilyn
An Stac

815 m

Corbett Marilyn

Questions about this walk

How long does Rois-Bheinn, Sgurr na Ba Glaise and An Stac take?
Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 10.3 km route, which has 1,300 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 Alisary, A861 (grid reference NM 730 786). 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?
Rois-Bheinn (882 m, Corbett); Sgurr na Ba Glaise (874 m, Corbett); An Stac (815 m, Corbett).
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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