Chno Dearg & Stob Coire Sgriodain

FORT WILLIAM, GLEN NEVIS AND SPEAN BRIDGE


Summary :	Chno Dearg is an undistinguished lump which would be little visited if it were not a Munro; it's neighbour Stob Coire Sgriodain is much rockier and has more character.
Terrain :	Steep ground on the ascent of Sron na Garbh-bheinne and some rocky terrain between the hills; otherwise a gentle but very boggy hillwalk.
Grade :		Distance :	13km/8 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	5 – 7 hours
Start :	Fersit	Grid ref :	NN350782
Map :	View an OS map of the route Buy Explorer 393 – Ben Alder	Ascent :	928m
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Public Transport :	No buses to Fersit.[Click for timetables - choose Area 3]

1. Park at the end of the public road which leads to Fersit, a short distance short of the phone box. Continue along the private road past the phone and over the bridge and railway, then passing between the cottages. Follow the track from the far end of the hamlet, which comes close to the forestry; when the track bends left back towards the forest, strike off southwards, passing between an area of sheep pens on the right and an enclosure to the left.

Photo ©Allan Williams, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.

2. The next section of the walk is very boggy, aiming for the steep nose of Sron na Garbh-bheinne across the moor. Aim just to the right of the nose itself where a gully offers the easiest route up to the ridge above. After passing the top of Sron na Garbh-bheinne the ridge dips slightly before climbing more easily to Stob Coire Sgriodain, a Munro at 976m. This is a fine viewpoint, with Loch Treig in its deep trench being an impressive feature, and the empty lands of Rannoch to the southwest.

Photo ©Paul Birrell, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.

3. The shapeless lump of Chno Dearg is only a couple of kilometres away, but reaching it involves traversing some surprisingly rough ground. Head south from the summit at first, down to the Glac Bhan. From here follow the ridge southeast across a series of rocky undulations. After another kilometre, much easier ground is reached, and a more direct route towards Chno Dearg can now be taken. The summit has a large cairn at 1047m; there is a good view of the bulk of Creag Meagaidh ahead to redeem this Munro.

Photo ©Stuart Meek, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.

4. From Chno Dearg make a descent down the featureless slopes directly back towards Fersit. These slopes are as boggy as those on the way to Stob Coire Sgriodain, but at least are traversed more quickly in a downhill direction. Eventually the path back to Fersit should be reached and can be followed back west to the start.

Photo ©Richard Webb, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.

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