Am Bathach and Ciste Dhubh
Schedule
Sat Sep 28 2024 at 09:15 am
UTC+01:00Location
Loch Cluanie | Inverness, SC
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If you wish to join us on this walk, know more about our club or are interested in becoming a member, please contact us at [email protected]𝗔𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗵 - (798m, Corbett) - the byre
𝗖𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗵𝘂𝗯𝗵 - (979m, Munro) - black chest
These hills have fine airy ridges that together make an unforgettable expedition in magnificent surroundings. The W face of Ciste Dhubh is remarkably steep.
Start from the A87 1.5Km E of the Cluanie Inn at NH087120, where ample roadside parking is available.
Head E to a gate just before the bridge over the Allt a’ Chaorainn Mhoir. Follow the stalkers path beside the forested area, now clear-felled, up the SE ridge of Am Bathach. The path becomes indistinct, but stay on the ridge to the summit at 798m. Descend the NW ridge to the Bealach a’ Choinich. Climb N steeply up the grassy slope to reach a rocky outcrop and follow the ridge up to An Cnapach, 877m. The narrow ridge continues N for another 800m, rising to the summit of Ciste Dhubh, 979m. Return by the outward route as far as Bealach a’ Choinich. Descend S into the glen of An Caorann Beag. A faint path may be found on the E side of the Allt a’ Chaorainn Bhig. Follow this S, passing between the fenced plantation and the river to reach the A87 and return to the start.
For a shorter day:
* Omit Am Bathach. The Bealach a’ Choinich may be reached directly using the route on the E side of the Allt a’ Chaorainn Bhig.
** Climb Am Bathach only, returning through An Caorann Beag.
𝟭𝟯𝗸𝗺, 𝟭𝟭𝟬𝟭𝗺 𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁
*𝟭𝟭𝗸𝗺, 𝟴𝟲𝟳𝗺 𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁
**𝟴𝗸𝗺, 𝟲𝟮𝟬𝗺 𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁
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Where is it happening?
Loch Cluanie, Inverness, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
