There are many ways to tackle An Teallach but the best way to
experience the scale of the massif is to start from Corrie Hallie
and walk South West to the steep east-facing slopes of Sail Liath.
From there, a long haul onto the main ridge means you can traverse
both munros and most of the tops travelling north to
Dundonnell.
In July this group (left) tackled the ridge in perfect conditions
for the exposed scramble before the first munro. The roped scramble
over the Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles takes a direct line up three
pitches of steep climbing. The climbing isn’t hard, but it
takes a serious line in an exposed situation. From top of the first
assent the route stays on the crest of the ridge for some excellent
scrambling on perfect rock including an easy chimney and a sharp
ridge traverse. This picture looks south from the top of the Corrag
Bhuidhe into the
Fisherfield Wilderness.
From this section of the ridge the scrambling eases over Lord
Berkeley’s Seat (which overhangs Loch Toll an Lochain) and on
to the first munro - Sgurr Fiona at 1059m. The ridge then turns to
the North East towards Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill which overlooks
the second of the two stunning corries.
This picture (left) shows the group on Bidein with the Corrag
Bhuidhe in the distance. From Bidein, there are a number of
options. Sometimes we drop down to the northern beallach and then
north to Dundonnell Hotel. Alternatively, we can drop into the
corrie and back to Corrie Hallie or traverse the central ridge east
to Glas Mheall Liath and out to Corrie Hallie. On hot days a return
to Corrie Hallie means we can dive into a beautiful pool under a
waterfall 15 minutes from the road.
See our page on
An Teallach for more information or
call us if you would like to discuss route
options.
Tags: An Teallach, Dundonnell,
Corrag Bhuidhe
