Càrn a' Choire Ghairbh and Aonach Shasuinn, Affric

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Summary

The round of these two Corbetts makes for a demanding day from beautiful Glen Affric. They offer some splendid views of the higher mountains around them, as well as down the glen.

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Grade (key)

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 4/5

Rating

Terrain

Short extremely boggy section by Allt Garbh. Mostly pathless hillwalking, rough in places.

Public Transport

None to start.

Start

River Affric car park. Open in Google Maps.

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.

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