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Beinn Alligin

The Beinn Alligin hike (Gaelic for Jewel Mountain) is one of the great classics of the Torridon area. It takes you up two Munros (peaks of over 3,000 feet or 914 m), Tom na Gruagaich (922 m) and Sgùrr Mhòr (986 m). An exceptional circular hike not to be missed. Spectacular views all along the ridge walk.

Very good trail all the way. However, the terrain is uneven and the three famous Horns of Alligin after the second summit are technical and aerial. They require some scrambing and are not recommended for those with vertigo. The descent after the Horns is also very steep. A truly magnificent but challenging route.

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MY RATING :

Activity: Hiking

Difficulty: Very hardi

Average duration: 7 hi

Length: 10.6 km

Type of route: Loop

Elevation gain: 1250 m

Maximum altitude: 986 m

Vertiginous: Highlyi

Marked: No

Popularity: Low

Region: Torridon

Start point: 57.55836, -5.56420

REMARKS

For those who are sensitive to vertigo, it is still possible to do part of this hike! The ascent to Tom na Gruagaich (922 m) and then the ridge path to the second Munro, Sgùrr Mhòr (986 m), is not particularly aerial. So make the round trip to Beinn Alligin's main summit, Sgùrr Mhòr. This way the walk is only slightly vertiginous and you'll still be able to take full advantage of the grandiose views.