Wed
20
Aug
2008
Sunrise
6:04 am
6:04 am
Sunset
8:43 pm
8:43 pm
14 hours 38 minutes(s) daylight
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Printer-friendly version Ciste Dhubh, Aonach Meadhoin, Sgurr a'Bhealaich Dheirg & Saileag
North Shiel Ridge Eastern Circuit is a route in “The Five Sisters of Kintail” region / range which is located in the Glen Affric and Kintail area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
On this route you return by same wayNorth Shiel Ridge Eastern Circuit is a full days demaning route which takes in the 3 munros on the eastern section of the North Shiel Ridge sometimes called the 3 brothers & also adding the loney hill of Ciste Dhubh.
Distance: 22km / 13 miles
Ascent: 1510m / 4955 feet
Time: 6 hours plus
There are 4 munros on the North Shiel Ridge Eastern Circuit route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciste Dhubh | 979 | 173 | Keeshtyer Ghoo | Black chest |
| Aonach Meadhoin | 1001 | 135 | Ernoch Veeyann | Middle ridge |
| Sgurr a'Bhealaich Dheirg | 1036 | 96 | Skoor uh Veeyakkach Year-ick | Rocky peak of the red pass |
| Saileag | 956 | 205 | Sarlak | Little or notched heel |
Two cars or the use of a bike would be a great help as there is a 8km distance between the start & finish points
| Q Map | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NH08201180 | 327° NNW | 2 (2) | Follow the private track into “An Caorann Beag” along the west side of the vally |
 | NH07101350 | 322° NW | 1.6 (3.6) | Continue up to Bealach a'Choinich boggy in places to the foot of Ciste Dhubh southern nose |
 | NH06101480 | 8° N | 1 (4.6) | Form Bealach a'Choinich climb steeply onto ridge climbing onto minro top |
 | NH06261583 | 354° N | 0.5 (5.1) | Climb over or skirt this minor top (877) |
 | NH06211637 | 357° N | 0.2 (5.3) | From (929) climb the summit and return to Bealach a'Choinich |
 | NH062166 | 186° S | 1.9 (7.2) | The summit Ciste Dhubh (979 metres) |
 | NH06001470 | 216° SW | 0.9 (8.1) | Climb the steep grassy slopes of Sgurr an Fhuarail. Higher up a path appears |
 | NH05451396 | 244° WSW | 0.6 (8.7) | From Sgurr an Fhuarail (cairn) onto the summit of Aonach Meadhoin. The dop down to the ridge round the head of Coire nan Eun |
| NH049137 | 281° W | 1 (9.7) | The summit Aonach Meadhoin (1001 metres) |
 | NH03941390 | 312° NW | 0.6 (10.3) | Climb on to Sgurr a'Bhealaich Dheirg. The summit cairn lies 100m northeast of the main ridge on an impressive rocky spur |
| NH035143 | 280° W | 1.1 (11.4) | The summit Sgurr a'Bhealaich Dheirg (1036 metres) |
 | NH02371450 | 294° WNW | 0.7 (12.1) | Continue along the ridge onto Saileag then down to Sgurr an Fhuarail the low part of the ridge |
| NH017148 | 252° WSW | 0.8 (12.9) | The summit Saileag (956 metres) |
 | NH00901455 | 178° S | 0.7 (13.6) | From Bealach an Lapaich descend steeply |
 | NH00921388 | 214° SW | 0.3 (13.9) | Continue descending can be muddy underfoot |
| NH00751363 | 214° SW | 0.3 (14.2) | Back to the road |
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The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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