Beinn Dearg (Ullapool) · Cona' Mheall · Meall nan Ceapraichean · Eididh nan Clach Geala
Beinn Dearg: four Munros from Inverlael
Route overview
This demanding circuit from Inverlael climbs four distinct Munros, dominated by the massive, wall-guarded dome of Beinn Dearg. The route transitions from sheltered forest tracks and excellent stalkers' paths in Gleann na Sguaib to rugged, high-altitude plateaus. It offers a classic, big day out in the Northwest Highlands with expansive views stretching towards Assynt and the coast.
Terrain and underfoot
The approach and return use well-graded forest tracks and a high-quality stalkers' path. Higher up, the terrain becomes increasingly rugged, featuring pathless sections, extensive boulder fields, and steep, stony slopes. Navigation is straightforward in clear weather but requires care on the high, barren plateaus. The descent from Ceann Garbh is particularly complex, requiring careful route-finding through steep, broken crags and boulder-strewn ground.
- Distance
- 27.3 km
- Ascent
- 1,587 m
- Typical time
- 8.5 - 10.5 hoursStandard moving time
- Your time
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- 4
Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Inverlael forest car park
Use Inverlael forest car park beside the red telephone box on the A835. Parking is free. A height barrier makes this car park unsuitable for vans.
A forest car park beside the A835, with gravel parking and a height barrier.
- Before you go
- Keep neighbouring house access and the turning area clear.
- Facilities
- Food and public toilets are in Ullapool, about six miles north, rather than at the route start.
Sources checked 2 October 2026
- Forestry and Land Scotland: Inverlael visitor information
- Google Street View: Inverlael parking fence and A835, September 2025
- Google Street View: Old School House stop vicinity, September 2025
- Geograph: Inverlael photograph, 18 February 2023
- Park4night290464: different Inverlael location north of route starts
- FLS: Inverlael local alerts
- Google Maps: Inverlael parking strip and northern loop