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#191 of 300 · Assynt (Glencanisp)

Suilven

United KingdomHighland

A long walk-in from Lochinver across the lochan-studded Glencanisp moorland to a steep, loose gully onto the Bealach Mòr, then along the narrow ridge of Assynt's most striking mountain to Caisteal Liath.

Distance
20.5 km
Out and back
Ascent
880 m
High point 731 m
Time
8 h 30 min
Day hike
Difficulty
Hard
Big ascent or length, rough ground, some exposure or remoteness.
Best months
May–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Glencanisp road-end car park, Lochinver
Assynt (Glencanisp)

Route

Topographic map of Suilven, from Lochinver (Glencanisp car park) to Caisteal Liath (Suilven summit)Lochinver (Glencanisp car park)Suileag bothyCaisteal Liath (Suilven summit)Start: Lochinver (Glencanisp car park)Turn-around: Caisteal Liath (Suilven summit)© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartTurn-aroundWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Lochinver (Glencanisp car park)
  2. Suileag bothy
  3. Caisteal Liath (Suilven summit)
  4. back the same way

Wildlife along the route

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