Carn Ghluasaid, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean and Sàil Chaorainn
Three Munros on a high horseshoe north of the A87, from the old military road.
- Distance
- 18.3 km
- Ascent
- 1280 m
- Time
- 6.5–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1109 m
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About this walk
Carn Ghluasaid, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean and Sàil Chaorainn is a hard 18.3 km out-and-back walk with 1,280 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Lundie, A87 (grid reference NH 167 108). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sgurr nan Conbhairean at 1,109 m.
From Lundie, the route follows the old military road briefly, then a stalkers' path climbs to Carn Ghluasaid's broad summit.
A ridge leads west to Sgùrr nan Conbhairean, the highest of the three, and then north to Sàil Chaorainn. Return over Sgùrr nan Conbhairean.
Route
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1
Carn Ghluasaid
Climb the stalkers' path to Carn Ghluasaid.
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2
Sgùrr nan Conbhairean
Follow the ridge west to Sgùrr nan Conbhairean.
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3
Sàil Chaorainn
Head north to Sàil Chaorainn, then return.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carn Ghluasaid, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean and Sàil Chaorainn take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–8.5 hours for the 18.3 km route, which has 1,280 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 Lundie, A87 (grid reference NH 167 108). Parking near the start of the old military road.
- 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. Stalkers' path; broad, stony ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr nan Conbhairean (1109 m, Munro); Sail Chaorainn (999 m, Munro); Carn Ghluasaid (956 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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