Tom na Gruagaich (Beinn Alligin) · Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin)
Beinn Alligin
Scramble · Grade 1Grade details
Grades describe the named technical sections, not every metre of the route.
Horns of Alligin: Grade 1 normal traverse
The precise climbing line has not been verified. Grade reference
Route overview
Beinn Alligin is a classic Torridon horseshoe, offering a compact but steep mountain outing. The route climbs two Munros, Tom na Gruagaich and Sgurr Mor, before traversing the rocky pinnacles known as the Horns of Alligin. It provides exceptional views of the surrounding sea and neighbouring peaks, combined with enjoyable, hands-on scrambling along a well-defined ridge.
Terrain and underfoot
The route follows clear paths throughout, but the terrain is exceptionally steep and rugged. The ascent of Coir nan Laogh is sustained, while the ridge sections involve airy but straightforward scrambling, particularly over the Horns of Alligin. A bypass path exists but is slippery and often more hazardous than the crest. The final descent is very steep over sandstone terraces, requiring careful footwork and minor scrambling.
- Distance
- 10.6 km
- Ascent
- 1,296 m
- Typical time
- 4.5 - 5.5 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Coire Mhic Nobuil, Beinn Alligin
Start and finish the Beinn Alligin circuit at Coire Mhic Nobuil car park. It is about 3 km west of Torridon village on the road towards Inveralligin and Diabaig.
A small tree-enclosed car park with unmarked edge parking.