Wildlife Walk - Ben Mor Coigach

Description

This route follows the old path that was the main connection between the Coigach Peninsula and Loch Broom before the road existed. It traces its way along the rugged sandstone face of Ben Mor Coigach which dominates the skyline as you approach from Ullapool. Stop at Ardmair and look past Isle Martin to the seemingly impassable face you are about to traverse. This is why it was known as 'Taking the Rock' (Gabhail a Chreig in Gaelic) but it is also known as the 'Postman's Path' from when the postal service used this way in 1860's.

The route is guided with slate waymarkers, but care should be taken following the path. Beginning at Achduart, follow a well made path as far as Coulnacraig. Here the path continues east, dipping down into a narrow gorge and eventually winding its way through scree and along an exposed rock face. At Geodha Mor, the route is less defined and takes you high up the Garbh Allt before crossing the burn and heading back down to the coast. Continuing along to lofty a point overlooking Camas Mor and Strath Canaird, the route now descends to the valley bottom and works its way along to the car park at Blughassary.

The route is 16 kms one way, arrangements will have to be made to return to your start point or you can make use of accommodation in Achiltibuie.

Access Info

From Ullapool take the A835 north. Turn northwest at Drumrunie onto a minor road towards Achiltibuie. The reserve begins at the east end of Loch Lurgainn. The route can be started at either at Blughassary roadhead (GR 134 015) walking east or Achduart roadhead (GR 051 038) walking west.

Additional Info

Much of this route has been upgraded by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. However it remains an extremely rugged mountain path with exposed sections. Walkers should be prepared for a day in the mountains. Arrangements will have to be made to return to your start point or you can make use of accommodation in Achiltibuie.

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