Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill up An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill (Loch Maree to Loch Broom): route map, distance and time
1,063 m · Loch Maree to Loch Broom
Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill is the 1063m highest top of An Teallach, the sandstone mountain near Dundonnell famed for its pinnacled ridge.
A path climbs onto the shoulder and into the corrie, then up steep ground to the ridge and summit.
Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill at a glance
| Distance | 5.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,030 m |
| Time up | 2h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Dundonnell (near the hotel) |
| Start grid reference | NH 094 878 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 068 843 |
Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 30m | 5h 0m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:39 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:41. Start by 11:36 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill summit weather for this route
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Poor Today Wednesday 28 October
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44.
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Marginal Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:41.
Best day of the next seven for Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill: Monday 2 November, with summit gusts around 19 mph and a 2% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill?
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -7°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 53 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill is the 1063m highest top of An Teallach, the sandstone mountain near Dundonnell famed for its pinnacled ridge. More about An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona (1,059 m), 0.8 km south-west
- Glas Mheall Liath (961 m), 0.9 km east
- Corrag Bhuidhe (1,047 m), 1 km south
- Lord Berkeleys Seat (1,032 m), 1 km south-west
- Lord Berkeley's Seat (1,032 m), 1 km south-west
- Glas Mheall Mor (980 m), 1.2 km north-east
Challenges that include An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
More walks from Dundonnell
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill up An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona
Other routes up An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full traverse from Corrie Hallie | 9.9 km one way | 1,318 m | 4h 10m | Scramble |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 094 878, the summit at NH 068 843), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill: questions and answers
How far is Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill?
Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill is 5.9 km one way to the summit of An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill, with 1,030 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.8 km.
How long does Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill take?
About 2h 55m to the summit of An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill and 4h 5m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 5h 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill?
Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill starts from Dundonnell (near the hotel). The grid reference is NH 094 878.
Is Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill today?
By 11:39 at the latest. Sunset on An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill today is 16:44, Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill takes about 4h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).