Day 13 Spine Route
Kylesku to Rhiconnich
Ancient Rocks

Steady climb on Hill Track then good Hill Path. You are travelling on Pre Cambrain rocks - the oldest on the Planet. Pass Loch an Lethaid Bhuain below on the right.
Route Statistics

Distance:18.3 miles
Ascent: 4065 ft
Descent: 3995 ft
High Point: 1631 ft
Low Point: 60 ft
Time: 8.25 hours
Fjord Country

Retrace route crossing Kylesku Bridge which was opened by Queen Elizabeth2.
At Kylestrome take second road right 1.75 miles.
Summit

Turn at a ruined Sheiling towards the summit of Ben Dreavie at 1631 ft the only true summit reached on the main spine route of the Cape Wrath Trail.
Your Route Report
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Open Fell

Past Ben Dreavie the path becomes indistinct. Head down towards an un-named Lochan. Turn here continuing down to reach Hill Path at Feur Lochan
Arkle

Follow Hill Path under the cliffs of Cnoc na Saile and past Loch na sedge on left to reach road. Cross bridge at Lochstack Lodge. On good Hill Track to foot of Arkle.
Rhiconich
Once across rivera good hill path follows Loch then river to Rhiconnich
Garbh Allt

Leave Good Hill Track at Alltan Riabhach stream and head towards Loch a Garbh, keeping to right bank on indistinct Hill Path. Garbh Allt river in spate is DANGEROUS and can ruin a good day out! CAUTION.