Full traverse from Corrie Hallie 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.
You climb Sail Liath and cross the Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles and Lord Berkeley's Seat, with exposed scrambling, to Sgurr Fiona and the summit.
Full traverse from Corrie Hallie at a glance
| Distance | 9.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,318 m |
| Time up | 4h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 6h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Scramble |
| Start | Corrie Hallie (lay-by) |
| Start grid reference | NH 114 851 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 068 843 |
Full traverse from Corrie Hallie 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 Full traverse from Corrie Hallie takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 25m | 5h 5m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 4h 10m | 6h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 5h 5m | 7h 35m |
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 09:34 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:41. Start by 09:31 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 10m 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 Full traverse from Corrie Hallie: 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 Corrie Hallie
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Full traverse from Corrie Hallie up An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona
- Corrie Hallie via Shenavall up Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
Other routes up An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundonnell via Coire a' Ghlas Thuill | 5.9 km one way | 1,030 m | 2h 55m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 114 851, 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.
Full traverse from Corrie Hallie: questions and answers
How far is Full traverse from Corrie Hallie?
Full traverse from Corrie Hallie is 9.9 km one way to the summit of An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill, with 1,318 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 19.8 km.
How long does Full traverse from Corrie Hallie take?
About 4h 10m to the summit of An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill and 6h 10m 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 7h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Full traverse from Corrie Hallie?
Full traverse from Corrie Hallie starts from Corrie Hallie (lay-by). The grid reference is NH 114 851.
Is Full traverse from Corrie Hallie suitable for beginners?
No. It is a scramble: you use your hands on rock, often with big drops below. Go with someone experienced, on a dry and calm day.
What time should I start Full traverse from Corrie Hallie today?
By 09:34 at the latest. Sunset on An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill today is 16:44, Full traverse from Corrie Hallie takes about 6h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Full traverse from Corrie Hallie?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).