Beinn Liath Mhor & Sgorr Ruadh is a route in “The Coulin” region / range which is located in the Coulin and Torridon area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footsteps
This route takes in Beinn Liath Mhor & Sgorr Ruadh and is one of finest walks in this region on Scotland.
From Achnnashellach the right of way which goes up Coire Lair to Torridon is taken for two kilometres where a cairn indicates a path bearing right leads onto Beinn Liath Mhor's rigde which gives excellent views of Torridon. Beinn Liath Mhòr's descent is not a straight forward walk as there are areas of crags and high rock steps at the foot of the pass between the two mountains. From the pass easy going onto Sgorr Ruadh and descent via pass between Sgorr Ruadh and Fuar Tholl.
The path crosses the River Lair which may need wading through.
Distance: 17km / 10 miles
Ascent: 1320m / 4331 feet
Time: 6 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below
Walkers should satisfy themselves that they have the necessary permission from Network Rail to use the railway crossing.
There is not normally a problem crossing River Lair unless in spate. It can be inspected on outwood route and if problematic descend from Loch a'Bhealaich passing Sgurr Ruadh's southeastern flank.
Find small cairn which marks the spot of a path which leads down south western crag. This may be hard to find in poor visiblility
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150° SSE
0.1 (7.2)
Pass around the eastern end of the lochan looking for a path on the left which leads around Point 769 which needs to be avoided as there are crags on the other side.
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202° SSW
0.2 (7.4)
Continue along faint path
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226° SW
0.3 (7.7)
Drop steeply to reach bealach below Sgorr Ruadh northwest ridge just east of a lochan
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152° SSE
0.7 (8.4)
From bealach climb to the west to ridge then follow a path along ridge over scree to summit cairn
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense. munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
Excellent stalkers' paths on the long approach walk. Awkward decent from Beinn Liath Mhor through crags. Lots of boulders , scress on higher parts or the route.
Parking
Car park at the lay by on the A890 opposite the telephone box also the private road to Achnashellach station.
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