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Beinn a'Chlaidheimh

Loch na Sealga

Beinn Dearg Mor

Location of Fisherfield and An Teallach Mountains

This group of mountains is located in the North-West of Scotland just over an hours drive north from the City of Inverness.   It is a large wilderness area situated between Ullapool in the north, the Fannaichs in the east, Torridon in the south and Gairloch to the west.

An Teallach is normally approached from Dundonnell, while Fisherfield can be accessed from Kinlochewe in the south-east, Loch a'Bhraoin in the east, Poolewe in the west or Corrie Hallie near Dundonnell in the north.

Fuar Loch Mor

Slioch

An Teallach

Mountains of Fisherfield

The Fisherfield mountains consist of six Munros and as stated above are located in a wilderness area.   For Munro Baggers this group of mountains have some logistical problems.   It is possible to make three separate visits to the area to climb these mountains but they all require long walks in and out.

The easiest way is probably to stay in the bothy at Shenavall or to camp nearby.   To tackle all six in one day, even starting from Shenavall, is a huge undertaking.   The last time I took a client round this route it took 15 hours.   An early start is obviously required.

One of the main problems is the river crossings.   Immediately you leave the bothy you have to cross the Abhainn Srath na Sealga and on the return you cross the Abhainn Gleann na Muice before re-crossing the Abhainn Srath na Sealga.   If these rivers are in spate they will be impossible to cross.   If heavy rain falls while you are out bagging these Munros it may be impossible to return to Shenavall, as rivers in these areas rise very quickly in heavy rain.

If climbing all six in a clockwise direction, the fifth Munro you ascend is A'Mhaighdean.   The view from this mountain, in my opinion, is one of the most scenic from any mountain in Scotland.  From the summit you look straight down into the Fionn Loch and out over The Minch.   A spectacular view and worth all the effort to get there.

There are also a number of Corbetts in this area including Beinn Dearg Bheag, Beinn Dearg Mor and Beinn a Chaisgein Mor.   They can be climbed on two separate days by cycling or walking in from the north along the track at the side of the Gruinard River or while staying at Shenavall.

West of Fisherfield is Letterewe another remote area.   Combined with the Fisherfield area it makes a large wilderness region to explore.

There are two Corbetts in the Letterewe area, Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr.   They can be combined with the Graham Meall Mheinnidh, which is positioned between the two Corbetts.   The starting point for this long day is Poolewe.

South of this group of mountains is Slioch.   The usual approach to this Munro is from Incheril near Kinlochewe.   A path is followed down the side of the Kinlochewe River to Loch Maree and Gleann Bianasdail where there are several waterfalls.  This glen is the access point for the climb into Slioch's corrie and on towards the summit.   Here again there are good views of the surrounding mountains.

Lochan Fada & Slioch

An Teallach Ridge

Dubh & Fionn Lochs

Mountains of An Teallach

An Teallach, which is the name for the whole ridge, includes the two Munros, Sgurr Fiona and Bidein a'Ghlas Thuill.   These two mountains can be climbed on their own from the hamlet of Dundonnell but this route misses out the pinnacle ridge, which the mountain range is famous for.

To include this famous ridge start at Corrie Hallie, south of Dundonnell and follow the track south-west before climbing Sail Liath.  You are then at the start of the pinnacle ridge, an airy scramble.  However the actual ridge can be avoided by using paths on the west side but this still involves some scrambling and great care is required.

The ridge includes Lord Berkley's Seat, but after this leaning pinnacle, things get easier as you ascent Sgurr Fiona followed by Bidein a'Ghlas Thuill.

North-west of An Teallach is the Corbett Sail Mhor which can be climbed from Ardessie near Camusnagaul.

Sail Mhor

Strath na Sealga

A'Mhaighdean

Additional Information

During the stalking season the facilities at Shenavall bothy may not be available although weekend access is normally permitted.   You require to be self-sufficient in this area.   It is also possible to stroll through the area on good stalker's paths but you still have the river crossings with no bridges.

Loch Maree

Beinn Lair

Gleann na Muice

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