Ullapool

Meall a' Chrasgaidh

934 metres · 1 detailed route

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Meall a' Chrasgaidh · Sgùrr nan Clach Geala · Sgùrr nan Each

Sgùrr nan Clach Geala and the Central Fannichs

Route overview

An outstanding horseshoe outing in the western Fannichs, taking in three distinct Munros. Starting near Loch a' Bhraoin, the route climbs the grassy dome of Meall a' Chrasgaidh before traversing the dramatic, airy crest of Sgùrr nan Clach Geala. A final ridge leads to Sgùrr nan Each, offering superb, expansive views across the wild landscapes of Wester Ross.

Terrain and underfoot

The high ridges offer excellent walking on mostly clear paths, but the initial ascent and final descent are pathless, steep, and often boggy. Navigating the descent from Cadha na Guite to the Allt Breabaig valley requires care in poor visibility. Lower down, the return path crosses several burns; the Allt Daimh Mor can become impassable during periods of heavy rain or high spate.

Distance
18.4 km
Ascent
1,165 m
Typical time
6 - 7.5 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking

Driving and parking

Loch a Bhraoin A832 parking for Fannichs and Sgurr Ban slabs

The walking start is by the signed Loch a’ Bhraoin track, grid NH163761. Keep the gate and road clear.

A long, rough roadside apron beside the A832, shared by several hill routes.

Walking approach and return
The Fannichs routes turn left towards the bridge after the barrier; the Sgùrr Bàn slabs route turns right along the loch. Match the departure to your chosen route.
Sources checked 2 October 2026

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Guidebook & paper maps

The Munros

Scottish Mountaineering Club · 4th edition (2021)

  • M243 · p. 307
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Walking the Munros · Volume 2

Cicerone

Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms

  • Guide route 59 · p. 248

Latest edition: 4th (2022). Edition of page references unconfirmed.

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The Munro Almanac

Cameron McNeish · 2011

Fannichs and Ullapool Hills

  • Munro description · p. 117

100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains

Ralph Storer · 1997

The FannichsGuide route 65 · p. 136

Page numbers vary by edition.

OS Explorer · 1:25,000
  • 436Beinn Dearg & Loch Fannich
OS Landranger · 1:50,000
  • 20Beinn Dearg & Loch Broom

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