Rib Route 5
Coulags Pass - Beinn Eighe
Grade 2
Start
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Cross the road bridge at Starthcarron, immediately taking a river side path. Continue on good path to short road section to Coulags
Bothy
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On good hill path continue up the Glen past the Estate Bothy to reach Loch Coire Fionnarich
Route Statistics
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Distance: 21.7 miles
Ascent: 4263 ft
Descent: 4218 ft
High Point: 1837 ft
Time: 12 hours
Grade 2
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Moderate Hill Walk with some navigational difficulty.
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Note: This a long day variation only for the very keen or very fit. No major difficulties but long...
Rough Ground
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As you contour around Ruadh Stac Mor the good path petters out Continue on rough ground involving several river crossings.
Coulags Pass
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Good hill path climbs past turn for 'The Pass of Lice' to the Bealach Ean and the Torridon Valley. A short section of open fell leads to good hill path down into the 'Valley of a thousand hills'
Triple Buttress
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Pass the Ling Hut and cross the A896 onto good hill path passing at the foot of Sail Mor to the great corrie for a view of the Triple Buttress of Bheinn Eighe
Descent
At GR98029/62571 pick up an improving hill path that descends to the road and the main spine at Kinlochewe.
Please Note: Rib Routes add considerable difficulty and length to the Spine Trail. All Rib routes leave from the main spine trail then connect back to the main trail. Persons undertaking Rib Routes should be prepared for the route they are undertaking and the seasonal weather conditions they may encounter.