Beinn Sgulaird

Beinn Sgulaird stands at the head of Loch Creran and forms an undulating ridge running from south-west to north-east. Although the hill is quite grassy on its lower slopes, the summit ridge is very rocky and there are some areas of granite slabs in the west-facing corries. There is a fine view of the hill from the north shore of Loch Creran.

Start from the A828 road just north of Druimavuic and follow a track behind the house onto the open hillside. Once beyond the forest, aim for the minor top of 488m. Cross it and climb the ridge beyond to reach the first of the rocky tops on the summit ridge of Beinn Sgulaird. The route continues up and down along the ridge over rough granite boulders and slabs to reach the summit.

The most direct return to the road at the head of Loch Creran goes north-west down a steep spur for a short distance and then west on a long diagonal descent across the grassy hillside to reach the private road to Taraphocain a short distance from the public road.

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