Distance 11km (6 ¾ miles)
Total ascent 915m
Time 4-5 hours
Difficulty easy
Terrain high-level mountain walk on broad rolling ridges, with some exposed scrambling required during the descent (but this can be bypassed by following a steep gully). Many walkers return by the route of ascent to avoid this scramble
Area Sutherland
Nearest Town Durness
Start GridRef NC462476
GPS Route Name TR431
Map Information OS Landranger (1:50,000) 9
Public Transport railway station at Lairg and Thurso, with bus services to Tongue, and post bus services extending to the start of this walk from Lairg. Post bus details - tel. (0131) 550 8232. Highlands and Islands Public Transport Guides are available by mail order - tel. (01463) 702695
TRAIL Routes ID 431
TRAIL Mag Route 10, September 2001
Please refer to the attached PDF document for directions and a detailed trail description.
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