Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill up An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona: route map, distance and time
1,059 m · Highland
Sgurr Fiona is one of the two Munro summits of An Teallach, the pinnacled sandstone ridge above Dundonnell that is among the finest mountain traverses in Scotland.
A steep path climbs onto the ridge north of the summits, then a rocky walk over Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill to Sgurr Fiona.
Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill at a glance
| Distance | 6.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,154 m |
| Time up | 3h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Dundonnell (roadside parking) |
| Start grid reference | NH 094 878 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 064 836 |
Dundonnell via Bidein 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 Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 3h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 15m | 4h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 0m | 5h 40m |
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 11:04 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:41. Start by 11:01 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona summit weather for this route
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Poor Today Wednesday 28 October
Dense drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44.
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Poor Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:41.
Best day of the next seven for Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill: Sunday 1 November, with summit gusts around 19 mph and a 24% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona?
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 -6°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 51 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 - Sgurr Fiona
Sgurr Fiona is one of the two Munro summits of An Teallach, the pinnacled sandstone ridge above Dundonnell that is among the finest mountain traverses in Scotland. More about An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, HuMP.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Lord Berkeleys Seat (1,032 m), 0.2 km south
- Lord Berkeley's Seat (1,032 m), 0.2 km south
- Corrag Bhuidhe (1,047 m), 0.3 km south
- An Teallach - Bidein a Ghlas Thuill (1,063 m), 0.8 km north-east
- An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill (1,063 m), 0.8 km north-east
- Sgurr Creag an Eich (1,016 m), 0.9 km west
Challenges that include An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona
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 Coire a' Ghlas Thuill up An Teallach - Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill
Other routes up An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full traverse from Corrie Hallie | 8.9 km one way | 1,181 m | 3h 45m | 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 064 836), 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 Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill: questions and answers
How far is Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill?
Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill is 6.8 km one way to the summit of An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona, with 1,154 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.6 km.
How long does Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill take?
About 3h 15m to the summit of An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona and 4h 40m 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 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill?
Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill starts from Dundonnell (roadside parking). The grid reference is NH 094 878.
Is Dundonnell via Bidein 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 Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill today?
By 11:04 at the latest. Sunset on An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona today is 16:44, Dundonnell via Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill takes about 4h 40m 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 Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).