Toll Creagach and Tom a' Chòinnich
Two Munros at the eastern end of the Affric ridge, above the pinewoods of Glen Affric.
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1210 m
- Time
- 7–9.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1113 m
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About this walk
Toll Creagach and Tom a' Chòinnich is a hard 22 km circular walk with 1,210 m of ascent, taking 7 to 9.5 hours. It starts at Chisholme Bridge, Glen Affric (grid reference NH 227 247). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Tom a' Choinnich at 1,113 m.
These two Munros are the eastern outliers of the great ridge north of Loch Affric. From near Chisholme Bridge, a path climbs through the pinewoods and into Gleann nam Fiadh.
The route climbs Toll Creagach's broad dome, then follows the ridge west to Tom a' Chòinnich before returning to the glen.
Route
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1
Into the hills
Follow the path through the pinewoods into Gleann nam Fiadh.
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2
Toll Creagach
Climb Toll Creagach's broad slopes.
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3
Tom a' Chòinnich
Follow the ridge west to Tom a' Chòinnich, then descend to the glen.
Summits
1054 m
1113 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Toll Creagach and Tom a' Chòinnich take?
- Most walkers take 7–9.5 hours for the 22 km route, which has 1,210 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 Chisholme Bridge, Glen Affric (grid reference NH 227 247). Forestry car parks along the Glen Affric 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. Forest and glen paths; broad, grassy and stony ridges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Tom a' Choinnich (1113 m, Munro); Toll Creagach (1054 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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