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You will now be traversing the rocky ridges of Beinn Bheag and Sgorr Mhic Eacharna. Although rocky the going is generally easy. Head NW until the slope eases, then head NE, veering E, over two tops (690m, 90240 63320 and 696m, 90670 63450) and on to the highest summit on the Beinn Bheag ridge (3hr 50min, 736m, 91470 63520).

Descend roughly ESE to a saddle (485m, 92230 63220) and over a minor top (625m, 92620 63140) to the summit of Sgorr Mhic Eacharna (4hr 55min, 650m, 92870 63030). Continue SSE down the grassy Druim an Iubhair ridge, avoiding a few crags, before veering SW towards the bottom, back to the parking area (6hr 25min).

ROUTE 7

Beinn na h-Uamha hill of the caves

StartSallachan (NM 97840 62930)Distance18km (11 miles)Total ascent850m (2800ft)DifficultyThere is rough boggy terrain to cross on the lower slopes of Beinn na h-Uamha, which is well protected by crags on the steep upper slopes. Accurate navigation is needed in descent and it is not recommended for the inexperienced in bad weather or poor visibility. The River Gour must be forded twice, which won’t be a problem in normal conditions but could be if the river is in flood.Time6hrSummitsBeinn na h-Uamha (762m, 2499ft)MapsOS Landranger 40AccessFrom Strontian head E along the A861 and turn left along a minor road to Sallachan about 4km W of the Corran Ferry at Ardgour. There is limited parking just after the bridge over the River Gour.NoteYou could combine Beinn na h-Uamha with the Graham Sgurr a’ Chaorainn, to the W.

Beinn na h-Uamha is a rocky hill between Glen Gour and Glen Scaddle set among the rocky peaks of Ardgour. It appeared on the 1 inch:1 mile OS maps at 2499ft, but appears as 762m on the 1:50,000 map and was promoted to Corbett status in 1981. Its twin peak, Sgurr a’ Chaorainn, is shown as 761m on the latest OS map. The recommended ascent up Glen Gour is through a deep glacial valley with much bare rock on the steep valley sides.