Liathach Glen Torridon

Required

Distance:

10

Ascent:

1190

Time:

5 hours plus

Route Type:

two points

Gridpoints

Gridpoints:

NG93545665 Head up the well trodden path which follows the east bank of the Allt an Doire Ghairbh 60 57.553 -5.45111

NG93655765 Steep Gradient 560 57.562 -5.45012

NG93605795 Crags 740 57.5647 -5.45121

NG93595814 Once on the ridge climb westerly over bolders onto minor top marked with carn 830 57.5664 -5.45154

NG932581 351 983 57.5663 -5.4573

NG93135801 From col climb scree & big quartzite bolders to Spidean a'Choire Leith 870 57.565 -5.4591

NG929579 350 1055 57.5643 -5.46214

NG92685770 Once on the ridge don't be deterred by the scary looking curved ridge ahead. Scrabling is required 970 57.562 -5.46635

NG92445751 Continue onto Am Fasarinen and once there thats the end of difficulties 860 57.5602 -5.47019

NG923574 347 927 57.5596 -5.47172

NG92105737 Continue over crags onto a small knoll 880 57.5588 -5.47574

NG91935746 From the col climb straight forward onto Mullach an Rathain 850 57.5595 -5.47866

NG912577 348 1023 57.5618 -5.49033

NG90995755 Descend steeply down a dusty trail 950 57.5599 -5.49442

NG90985713 Head down and eventually join "Allt an Tuill Bhain" 700 57.5561 -5.49422

NG91635613 Descend craggy section & rejoin the road 200 57.5475 -5.48252

NG91695551 Back along the road 30 57.5419 -5.48099

Ratings

Technical:

route rocky ground steeper slopes

Strenuousness:

short day

Textboxes

This is a classic route [1] on one of Scotland's greatest peaks taking in to munros [2]. Liathach the Grey One situated in the picturesque Glen [3] Torridon is a fortress defended against any assault from almost every direction. The path [4] up looks almost unclimbable and those who manage to find a way up will discover a couple of munros separated by a narrow ridge [5] (famous Am Fasarinen pinnacles) that have drops of 3000 feet either side. Good scrambling [6] skills, a head for heights & a bit of experience is required for this outings. Guides are available in Torridon.

Alternate Title:

Spidean a'Choire Leith & Mullac an Rathain

Terrain:

Very steep terrain on well worn paths with grade 1.5 scambing on exposed pinnacles. A good head for heights is definately required. The pinnacles can be avoided by a path below however this is also exposed.

Exposed scambling over Am Fasarinen pinnacles

Parking:

Lay-by on the A896 east of Glen [3] Cottage & just to the west of the starting point

Information:

Liathach is rated as one of Scotlands finest mountains other arguable mountians are An Teallach [7] , The Cuillin [8] & Aonach Eagach [9].