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A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor from Poolewe
Summary for A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor from Poolewe |
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A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor from Poolewe is a route in “The Letterewe / Fisherfield” region / range which is located in the Loch Maree to Loch Broom 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 |
Sep
07
2010
Sunrise
6:40 am
Sunset
7:59 pm
13 hours 18 minutes(s) daylight
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| Distance | Ascent | Time |
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| 40 km/ 24.85 miles | 1390 m/ 4560.37 ft | 13 hours plus |
These two munros are among the most treasured in Scotland due to their remote nature,
Starting from the village Poolewe head along the track which follows the eastern bank of River Ewe making your way through the stalker paths to Kernsary (It's possible to cycle to this point). Follow the track south easterly through a forest which turns into another path wich gradually ascends along the northern banks of the Allt na Creige eventually reaching the south eastern end of Fionn Loch. Cross the causeway between Dubh Loch and Fionn Loch and then head east past Carnmore to reach the bealch Allt Bruthach an Easain where the path can be left and a traverse can be made acrros the hillside aiming for and outlet of Fuar Loch Beag. Then climb the main ridge onto the summit of A' Mhaighdean avoiding crags.
Descend north-easterly onto a col between A' Mhaighdean & Ruadh Stac Mor from where an ascent of Ruadh Stac Mor can be made via a path which zigzag steeply avoiding any difficulties.
Return by route of ascent back to the col between the 2 hills and take the stalker path above Fuar Loch which leads to outflow of Loch-an Feith Mhic'-illean. Then along path which leads down to Carnmore and long walk back to Poolewe.
Route points for A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor from Poolewe
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
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| NG87297867 | 72° | 0.69 (0.69) | Start from Inveran on the track leading to Kernsary | |
| NG87967885 | 121° | 0.19 (0.88) | Cross the Bridge over River Inveran | |
| NG88127874 | 26° | 0.26 (1.14) | Contine on track to Kernsary | |
| NG89997917 | 124° | 0.86 (2) | After Kernsary head through forest | |
| NG90677864 | 114° | 1.61 (3.61) | Ascend on path on north bank of Allt na Creige | |
| NG92697736 | 113° | 1.43 (5.04) | Fork to the right heading south east | |
| NG94267610 | 183° | 0.59 (5.63) | This is now a diversion to cross Strathan Buidhe | |
| NG94197551 | 34° | 0.15 (5.78) | Cross bridge over Strathan Buidhe and head back from detour | |
| NG94387596 | 101° | 0.97 (6.75) | Continue into the wilderness heading to south east of Fionn Loch | |
| NG96757531 | 57° | 0.75 (7.5) | Where the path forks take the one towards Fionn Loch | |
| NG97417567 | 357° | 0.4 (7.9) | cross causeway which separates the Dubh Loch from the Fionn Loch | |
| NG97417608 | 44° | 0.57 (8.47) | Now from the end of the loch continue along the good stalkers path | |
| NG97947672 | 91° | 1.41 (9.88) | Once at Carnmore head east into the Glen of Allt Bruthach an Easain | |
| NG99557624 | 163° | 0.13 (10.01) | From little stream flowing from Fuar Loch head up the northern ridge | |
| NH00777504 | 203° | 0.17 (10.18) | After avoiding crags clim onto summit of A'Mhaighdean | |
| NH00697489 | 49° | 0.61 (10.79) | The summit A' Mhaighdean - 967 ( metres) | |
| NH01187526 | 49° | 0.39 (11.18) | Descend onto a col | |
| NH01497551 | 60° | 0.31 (11.49) | From the col where there's a possible shelter climb onto Ruadh Stac Mor | |
| NH01777564 | 240° | 0.31 (11.8) | The summit Ruadh Stac Mor - 918 ( metres) | |
| NH01497551 | 295° | 0.2 (12) | Descend through crags on stalker path | |
| NH01127597 | 0° | 0.18 (12.18) | Continue above Fuar Loch Mor | |
| NH01137615 | 302° | 0.21 (12.39) | Head down on ridge to join a path | |
| NH00467669 | 5° | 0.44 (12.83) | Head back on path to Carnmore | |
| NG92117792 | 294° | 1.61 (14.44) | Head back on path to Kernsary |
Munros covered on A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor from Poolewe
| Order |
Height | Munro | Meaning | Pronunciation | |
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| 187 | 967 | A' Mhaighdean | The maiden | Uh Vaygian | |
| 276 | 918 | Ruadh Stac Mor | Big red hill | Rooa Stack Moore |
















