Beinn Eighe

Beinn Eighe is a majestic massif in the Torridon region, in the heart of the Highlands of northwest Scotland. Located south of Loch Maree, it forms a long ridge adorned with numerous peaks, two of which are classified as Munros (over 3,000 feet): Ruadh-stac Mòr, at 1,010 meters, and Spidean Coire nan Clach, at 993 meters. Unlike most of the other hills in the region, Beinn Eighe is covered by a layer of quartzite, giving its peaks a characteristic light hue.

This hike takes you along a ridge with breathtaking views. Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair, nestled in the heart of a majestic cirque, adds a touch of grandeur to the route.

The trail is clearly visible but unmarked the whole way. The climb to the first summit is long and steep. Then the ridge becomes rocky and uneven, but without any major difficulties. The descent to Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair, through a very steep and slippery couloir in scree, requires great care.

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MY RATING :

Activity: Hiking

Difficulty: Hardi

Average duration: 8 h 30 mi

Length: 18.6 km

Type of route: Loop

Elevation gain: 1220 m

Maximum altitude: 1010 m

Vertiginous: Moderatelyi

Marked: No

Popularity: Moderate

Region: Torridon

Start point: 57.55529, -5.41434

REMARKS

The tour can be done in either direction, but we've chosen the anticlockwise route so that we can do the two kilometers along the road at the beginning rather than the end of the walk. What's more, the descent down the steep scree corridor to Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair is slightly less difficult than the ascent.