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Liathach Glen Torridon

Thu

04

Dec

2008

Sunrise Sunrise 9:51 am
Sunset Sunset 4:33 pm
6 hours 42 minutes(s) daylight

Spidean a'Choire Leith & Mullac an Rathain

Liathach Glen Torridon is a route in “The Torridon” 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 route between two seperate points

This is a classic route on one of Scotland's greatest peaks taking in to munros. Liathach the Grey One situated in the picturesque Glen Torridon is a fortress defended against any assault from almost every direction. The path up looks almost unclimbable and those who manage to find a way up will discover a couple of munros separated by a narrow ridge (famous Am Fasarinen pinnacles) that have drops of 3000 feet either side.

Good scrambling skills, a head for heights & a bit of experience is required for this outings. Guides are available in Torridon.

Distance: 10km / 6 miles
Ascent: 1190m / 3905 feet
Time: 5 hours plus

There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith105575Speedyan a Horrer LayPeak of the grey corrie (The grey one)
Liathach - Mullach an Rathain1023108Mooluch un RahenHeight of the Pullys


Exposed scambling over Am Fasarinen pinnacles

QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NG935456656° N1 (1)Head up the well trodden path which follows the east bank of the Allt an Doire Ghairbh
NG93655765350° N0.3 (1.3)Steep Gradient
NG93605795356° N0.2 (1.5)Crags
NG93595814264° W0.4 (1.9)Once on the ridge climb westerly over bolders onto minor top marked with carn
NG932581217° SW0.1 (2)The top Liathach - Am Fasarinen (927 metres)
NG93135801244° WSW0.3 (2.3)From col climb scree & big quartzite bolders to Spidean a'Choire Leith
Munro SummitNG929579227° SW0.3 (2.6)The summit Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith (1055 metres)
NG92685770231° SW0.3 (2.9)Once on the ridge don't be deterred by the scary looking curved ridge ahead. Scrabling is required
NG92445751231° SW0.2 (3.1)Continue onto Am Fasarinen and once there thats the end of difficulties
NG923574261° W0.2 (3.3)The top ( metres)
NG92105737297° WNW0.2 (3.5)Continue over crags onto a small knoll
NG91935746288° WNW0.8 (4.3)From the col climb straight forward onto Mullach an Rathain
Munro SummitNG912577234° SW0.3 (4.6)The summit Liathach - Mullach an Rathain (1023 metres)
NG90995755181° S0.4 (5)Descend steeply down a dusty trail
NG90985713146° SE1.2 (6.2)Head down and eventually join "Allt an Tuill Bhain"
NG91635613174° S0.6 (6.8)Descend craggy section & rejoin the road
NG91695551174° S0.6 (7.4)Back along the road

Recommended Maps

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cover of Glen Carron and Glen Affric (Landranger Maps) (Landranger Maps) cover of Torridon Beinn Eighe & Liathach ~ Explorer 433 (The Outstanding All Weather Map) cover of Torridon (Superwalker) cover of Torridon - Beinn Eighe and Liathach (Explorer Maps) View All Maps

Accommodation

Camping(s)

Torridon Camp Site,

Hostel(s)

Torridon SYHA, View All Hostels

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.
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Submitted by Peter.Lord on Thu, 15/05/2008 - 08:46.

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