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Liathach Glen Torridon
Summary for Liathach Glen Torridon |
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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 |
May
18
2012
Sunrise
4:57 am
Sunset
9:38 pm
16 hours 41 minutes(s) daylight
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Spidean a'Choire Leith & Mullac an Rathain
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
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| 10 km/ 6.21 miles | 1190 m/ 3904.2 ft | 5 hours plus |
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.
Route points for Liathach Glen Torridon
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG93545665 | 19° | 0.45 (0.45) | Head up the well trodden path which follows the east bank of the Allt an Doire Ghairbh | |
| NG93655765 | 347° | 0.31 (0.76) | Steep Gradient | |
| NG93605795 | 354° | 0.19 (0.95) | Crags | |
| NG93595814 | 0° | 0 (0.95) | Once on the ridge climb westerly over bolders onto minor top marked with carn | |
| NG932581 | 216° | 0.18 (1.13) | Liathach - Stob a'Coire Liath Mhor (1933: Bidean Toll a'Mhuic) | |
| NG93135801 | 246° | 0.2 (1.33) | From col climb scree & big quartzite bolders to Spidean a'Choire Leith | |
| NG929579 | 224° | 0.36 (1.69) | The summit Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith - 1055 ( metres) | |
| NG92685770 | 224° | 0.19 (1.88) | Once on the ridge don't be deterred by the scary looking curved ridge ahead. Scrabling is required | |
| NG92445751 | 233° | 0.11 (1.99) | Continue onto Am Fasarinen and once there thats the end of difficulties | |
| NG923574 | 249° | 0.26 (2.25) | Liathach - Am Fasarinen | |
| NG92105737 | 310° | 0.14 (2.39) | Continue over crags onto a small knoll | |
| NG91935746 | 284° | 0.35 (2.74) | From the col climb straight forward onto Mullach an Rathain | |
| NG912577 | 229° | 0.32 (3.06) | The summit Liathach - Mullach an Rathain - 1023 ( metres) | |
| NG90995755 | 193° | 0.14 (3.2) | Descend steeply down a dusty trail | |
| NG90985713 | 125° | 0.33 (3.53) | Head down and eventually join "Allt an Tuill Bhain" | |
| NG91635613 | 157° | 0.24 (3.77) | Descend craggy section & rejoin the road | |
| NG91695551 | 56° | 0.35 (4.12) | Back along the road |
Munros covered on Liathach Glen Torridon
Order |
Height | Munro | Meaning | Pronunciation | |
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| 75 | 1055 | Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith | Peak of the grey corrie (The grey one) | Speedyan a Horrer Lay | Add Liathach - Spidean a' Choire Leith to your bagged list |
| 108 | 1023 | Liathach - Mullach an Rathain | Height of the Pullys | Mooluch un Rahen | Add Liathach - Mullach an Rathain to your bagged list |
