Gairich
Gairich, Loch Cuaich
ScramblingGrade details
Grades describe the named technical sections, not every metre of the route.
Route overview
Gairich is a prominent, isolated Munro rising above the southern shores of Loch Cuaich. Starting with a walk across the impressive hydro-electric dam, this route offers a classic out-and-back outing. It features a mixture of boggy moorland, a fine zigzagging stalkers path, and a steep, rocky final ridge that rewards walkers with exceptional views over Knoydart and the western Highlands.
Terrain and underfoot
The route follows a continuous path, though the initial sections along the loch shore and across the Bac nam Foid plateau are notoriously boggy. Higher up, a well-graded stalkers path provides excellent footing on the ridge of Druim na Gaid Salaich. The final approach up Gairich's east ridge is very steep and requires a brief, straightforward scramble over knobbly rock. Navigation is generally clear in good visibility.
- Distance
- 16.1 km
- Ascent
- 927 m
- Typical time
- 5 - 6 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Loch Quoich dam parking for Gairich
The route starts from roadside parking south of the road just west of the dam, grid NH068023, then crosses the dam on foot.
A small gravel apron overlooking the dam. Keep the road and access open.
Approximately 6 to 10 cars