Ruadh-stac Mor from Coire an Laoigh
A 1010 m Munro in Torridon & Applecross, climbed from Coire an Laoigh.
- Distance
- 13.2 km
- Ascent
- 1450 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1010 m
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About this walk
Ruadh-stac Mor from Coire an Laoigh is a hard 13.2 km out-and-back walk with 1,450 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Coire an Laoigh, A896 (grid reference NG 972 575). It climbs Ruadh-stac Mor (Beinn Eighe) (1,010 m), a Munro.
Ruadh-stac Mor is a 1,010 m Munro in Torridon & Applecross, 2 km north-west of Spidean Coire nan Clach. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
This route starts from Coire an Laoigh, A896 and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Coire an Laoigh, follow the path and tracks towards Ruadh-stac Mor.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Ruadh-stac Mor.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
Ruadh-stac Mor (Beinn Eighe)
1010 m
Other routes up Beinn Eighe - Ruadh-stac Mor
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ruadh-stac Mor from Coire an Laoigh take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 13.2 km route, which has 1,450 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 Coire an Laoigh, A896 (grid reference NG 972 575). 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Ruadh-stac Mor (Beinn Eighe) (1010 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.
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