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| − | '''Beinn a' Chlaidheimh''' is a mountain in the | + | '''Beinn a' Chlaidheimh''' is a mountain in the Fisherfield Forest of [[Ross-shire]], which reaches a height of 3,005 feet at its summit, and so it narrowly qualifies as a [[Munro]], though formerly it was measured just below the required level at 2,999 feet. |
| − | The remote, trackless Fisherfield Forest leaves its mountains hard to reach, and Beinn a' Chlaidheimh is no exception. It is in the | + | The remote, trackless Fisherfield Forest leaves its mountains hard to reach, and Beinn a' Chlaidheimh is no exception. It is in the north-east corner of the Forest, overlooking Loch na Sealga to the northwest. |
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
| − | The summit ridge runs | + | The summit ridge runs south-west to north-east, terminating at its north-east end at Strath na Sealga and Shenvall bothy which is worth a stay. The northern end of the summit ridge has several crags and care must be taken if using this route (this is the most common route of ascent). |
| − | The southern ridge stretches out for | + | The southern ridge stretches out for two miles, dropping to a low col before connecting with neighbouring Munro, [[Sgùrr Bàn]]; some climb the two together but perhaps Sgùrr Bàn is best tackled with its neighbours amongst the southern Fisherfield Munros. |
The western face of the mountain rises from Gleann na Muice a deep glen separating the eastern and western mountain groups of the Fisherfield Forest. This face is steep and often craggy, particularly surrounding the summit. The eastern slopes are less intimidating but are rarely used. | The western face of the mountain rises from Gleann na Muice a deep glen separating the eastern and western mountain groups of the Fisherfield Forest. This face is steep and often craggy, particularly surrounding the summit. The eastern slopes are less intimidating but are rarely used. | ||
==Ascent and summit views== | ==Ascent and summit views== | ||
| − | Most approaches to the mountain are made from the north, on the A832 road at Corrie Hall. A good set of Land Rover tracks lead to its | + | Most approaches to the mountain are made from the north, on the A832 road at Corrie Hall. A good set of Land Rover tracks lead to its north-east ridge, from which the climb begins. |
The best views from Beinn a' Chlaidheimh are down the lovely Loch na Sealga and across to [[An Teallach]], a breathtaking massif with two Munro summits. The views west to the other hills of Fisherfield are also superb. | The best views from Beinn a' Chlaidheimh are down the lovely Loch na Sealga and across to [[An Teallach]], a breathtaking massif with two Munro summits. The views west to the other hills of Fisherfield are also superb. | ||
| − | From here the wild, trackless emptiness of the Forest can be appreciated | + | From here the wild, trackless emptiness of the Forest can be appreciated. |
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Revision as of 07:46, 16 April 2021
| Beinn a' Chlaidheimh | |||
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| Range: | Fisherfield Forest | ||
| Summit: | 3,005 feet NH061775 57°44’43"N, 5°15’34"W | ||
Beinn a' Chlaidheimh is a mountain in the Fisherfield Forest of Ross-shire, which reaches a height of 3,005 feet at its summit, and so it narrowly qualifies as a Munro, though formerly it was measured just below the required level at 2,999 feet.
The remote, trackless Fisherfield Forest leaves its mountains hard to reach, and Beinn a' Chlaidheimh is no exception. It is in the north-east corner of the Forest, overlooking Loch na Sealga to the northwest.
Geography
The summit ridge runs south-west to north-east, terminating at its north-east end at Strath na Sealga and Shenvall bothy which is worth a stay. The northern end of the summit ridge has several crags and care must be taken if using this route (this is the most common route of ascent).
The southern ridge stretches out for two miles, dropping to a low col before connecting with neighbouring Munro, Sgùrr Bàn; some climb the two together but perhaps Sgùrr Bàn is best tackled with its neighbours amongst the southern Fisherfield Munros.
The western face of the mountain rises from Gleann na Muice a deep glen separating the eastern and western mountain groups of the Fisherfield Forest. This face is steep and often craggy, particularly surrounding the summit. The eastern slopes are less intimidating but are rarely used.
Ascent and summit views
Most approaches to the mountain are made from the north, on the A832 road at Corrie Hall. A good set of Land Rover tracks lead to its north-east ridge, from which the climb begins.
The best views from Beinn a' Chlaidheimh are down the lovely Loch na Sealga and across to An Teallach, a breathtaking massif with two Munro summits. The views west to the other hills of Fisherfield are also superb.
From here the wild, trackless emptiness of the Forest can be appreciated.
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Beinn a' Chlaidheimh) |
| Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 14 - Loch Maree to Loch Broom |
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A' Chailleach • A' Mhaighdean • An Coileachan • Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich • Beinn Tarsuinn • Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill • Fionn Bheinn • Meall a' Chrasgaidh • Meall Gorm • Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair • Ruadh Stac Mòr • Sgùrr Bàn • Sgùrr Breac • Sgùrr Fiona • Sgùrr Mòr • Sgùrr nan Clach Geala • Sgùrr nan Each • Slioch |
