Beinn Resipol from Ariundle

Summary

A tougher alternative to the route from Resipole campsite, this tackles the Corbett from Ariundle, climbing to the east ridge over very rough and boggy ground but with excellent views on both the ascent and descent. Beinn Resipol itself is one of the great viewpoints of Scotland.

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Grade

Bog Factor

4.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Track, boggy path, rough pathless moorland, rocky summit ridge with no difficulties.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

Getting there

Start

Ariundle.

Public Transport

None to start; infrequent bus to Strontian 3km away.

Start Grid Ref

NM823643

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 15.25km / 9.5 miles
Time (summer conditions): 6 - 7 hours
Ascent: 828m (Profile)

Summits Climbed

Corbett: Beinn Resipol

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

Take the minor road north from Strontian to reach Ariundle. The walk starts where a small road doubles back to the left (Heatherbank B&B sign) - there is some roadside parking near here but be careful not to block passing spaces. Take the small road on the left to head south west passing a few houses and then going through a gate onto a track. Another gate leads to a stone bridge and shortly after bear right at a junction (waymarker for Polloch) to head uphill. The track soon deteriorates and becomes boggy as it climbs and bears left to go through a gate - continue straight ahead on the track here.

Stage 2

The boggy track continues to climb north west, alongside the Allt nan Cailleach at first with good views back over the hill behind. The track improves and levels off somewhat to tranverse the hillside on its way to the Bealach nan Càrn and its eventual destination of Polloch.

Stage 3

This route leaves the track just after crossing a stream (there is a tiny cairn but no real path) to cross the lumpy lower flanks of Beinn a'Chaorainn aiming north west to reach the boggy and peat hag-strewn Meall an t-Slugain. This area takes time to cross but by now the slope of Beinn Resipol is in view; aim NNW.

Stage 4

Once the steeper ground of the slope is reached the conditions underfoot become drier and easier going. Once the first broad ridge is reached bear WSW (right) to continue climbing to reach the true east ridge of Beinn Resipol.

Stage 5

Once on the ridge a path is picked up which heads SW then west along the delightful ridge with a number of small rocky outcrops before the summit at 845m is reached. The remains on a trig point sit near the large cairn. The views are absolutely stunning; a long section of Loch Shiel can be seen, then a wide sweep of sea encircles the whole of the Ardnamurchan peninsula.

Stage 6

Unless you have transport arranged and can descend to Resipole campsite the return is by the same route.

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Where to stay

Ardnamurchan Hotels

Ardnamurchan B&B

Ardnamurchan cottages

Ardnamurchan hostels

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