Distance

10.3 km total

Elevation

20 m start

Vertical

995 m gain

Time

3 hr 0 min to summit

8 hr 45 min total

From the end of the Coire-chat-achan road (NG 61917 22764), where I was dropped off by my spouse. Took a faint path WNW across the moor, then ascent up the boulder field, very steep in parts until the ground eased further up to a mix of grass, heather and rocks. Visited the huge cairn and trig point before heading down to the connecting bealach. Then easy ascent to the top of Beinn Dearg Mor. Descent to Bealach Coire Sgreahmach was nasty - very steep and loose scree all the way down. Then good path up, initially over boulders, to the top of Beinn Dearg Bheag - visiting high point and large cairn - the latter a much better viewpoint. Then followed path down its east ridge, over the Allt Beinn Deirge, and across the moor on a faint path back to the start. Solo.

Fine and sunny, with some sea mist in the afternoon.

Route to summit

None

loop
Obstacles

steep boulder field

Key gear

trekking poles, GPS device