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Ballachulish Horseshoe — Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill

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Ballachulish Horseshoe — Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill

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Ballachulish Horseshoe — Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill

07:22

15.4km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 994 m for 2.94 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.51 km

Schoolhouse Ridge

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Schoolhouse Ridge is an excellent if intermittent Grade I scramble. It's named so because the approach path that leaves Ballachulish passes the school on its way out of the village. …

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3.76 km

Sgòrr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) Summit

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Sgòrr Dhearg is most notable for its elegant curving ridgeline when seen from the neighbouring subsidiary summit of Sgòrr Bhan. It makes for a classic scene in winter – a …

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5.66 km

Sgòrr Dhònuill Summit (Beinn a' Bheithir)

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Sgòrr Dhònuill is one of Beinn a' Bheithir's two Munros and its summit occupies an enviable position looking out across the length of Loch Linnhe towards the Isle of Mull. …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

3.74 km

2.95 km

1.10 km

477 m

170 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

4.36 km

1.86 km

1.55 km

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

10°C

1°C

32 %

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Ballachulish Horseshoe — Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill

Schoolhouse Ridge

Sgòrr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) Summit

Sgòrr Dhònuill Summit (Beinn a' Bheithir)

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