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2009
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The Deargs
Beinn Dearg, Cona’ Mheall, Meall nan Ceapraichean, Eididh nan Clach Geala is a route in “The Deargs” region / range which is located in the Loch Broom to Easter Ross 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 footstepsThis is a circuit over 4 munros on a long full days outing starting just to the south of Inverlael Farm to the east of the A835 road to Ullapool. The route follows a good stalker path into Gleann na Squaib on the north of the River Lael upto Bealach an Lochain Uaine which is a return point once Beinn Dearg has been climbed.
From the peaks there are good views over surrounding areas An Teallach to the west , The Fannaichs on the south west. From the northern peak Eididh nan Clach which is also the smallest peak there are good views to the north of Ben More Assynt & Conival.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 km/ 16 miles | 1580 m/ 520 ft | 10 hours plus |
There are 4 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Dearg [Ullapool] | 1084 | 57 | byn dyerak | Red hill |
| Cona' Mheall | 978 | 176 | Kon-eye-val | Adjoining hill |
| Meall nan Ceapraichean | 977 | 177 | Miaowl nern Kee-aprikan | Hill of the stubby hillocks |
| Eididh nan Clach Geala | 927 | 257 | Eye-tee nern Klach Geeyaller | Web of the white stones |
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NH18138522 | 81° E | 0.5 (0.5) | From the A835 just north of Inverlael House follow the private road |
 | NH18628529 | 94° E | 1.8 (2.3) | Head into Lael Forest and up the lower part of Gleann na Squaib |
 | NH20388516 | 67° ENE | 0.3 (2.6) | Cross over the River Lael |
 | NH20648527 | 115° ESE | 0.8 (3.4) | Continue through Glensguaib |
 | NH21328494 | 121° ESE | 1.5 (4.9) | Finally leave the wooded area as height is gained |
 | NH22568417 | 135° SE | 0.8 (5.7) | Follow an old stalkers path up Gleann na Sguaib |
 | NH23138359 | 128° SE | 1.1 (6.8) | keeps to the main glen path ahead where the path forks. This is where you rejoin on return |
 | NH23968294 | 115° ESE | 1.9 (8.7) | Continue along the path keeping to the north side of the River Lael |
 | NH25658213 | 137° SE | 0.6 (9.3) | Pass Lochan at the head of Gleann na Squaib and continue upto the stony Bealach an Lochain Uaine |
 | NH26088166 | 197° SSW | 0.6 (9.9) | Climb steeply onto sumit of Beinn Dearg & retun here and onto a col |
 | NH259811 | 55° NE | 1.1 (11) | The summit Beinn Dearg [Ullapool] (1084 metres) |
 | NH26818173 | 102° ESE | 0.6 (11.6) | From this col climb Cona' Mheall summit and return here |
| NH274816 | 286° WNW | 1.2 (12.8) | The summit Cona' Mheall (978 metres) |
 | NH26238194 | 0° N | 0.1 (12.9) | The col mixes moss, stones and several lochans |
 | NH26238207 | 309° NW | 0.7 (13.6) | Pass Loch Tuath and head onto the summit of Meall nan Ceapraichean |
| NH257825 | 355° N | 0.3 (13.9) | The summit Meall nan Ceapraichean (977 metres) |
 | NH25688277 | 43° NE | 0.3 (14.2) | From the col continue over Ceann Garbh |
 | NH259830 | 23° NNE | 0.5 (14.7) | The top Meall nan Ceapraichean - Ceann Garbh (new position) (968 metres) |
 | NH26118348 | 51° NE | 0.4 (15.1) | Descent steeply onto a col |
 | NH26458375 | 300° WNW | 0.9 (16) | From Small lochan sitting in the col between Eididh nan Clach Geala and Meall nan Ceapraichean climb to summit |
| NH257842 | 284° WNW | 0.4 (16.4) | The summit Eididh nan Clach Geala (927 metres) |
 | NH25368429 | 256° WSW | 0.3 (16.7) | Descend steeply from Eididh na Clach Geala onto a ridge |
 | NH25078422 | 227° SW | 0.5 (17.2) | Descend the western ridge |
 | NH24708388 | 227° SW | 0.5 (17.7) | Pass Lochan on the ridge of Eididh nan Clach Geala and decend to rejoin path |
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
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