Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhòr

A challenging expedition to climb two of the remotest Munros. The fine, pointed summit of Bidein a'Choire Sheasgaich would be more celebrated were it not hidden deep in the wilds of Monar, whilst neighbouring Lurg Mhòr is even more inaccessible. The walk can be broken up by an overnight stay in the bothy or wild camping.

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Grade

Bog Factor

• 4/5

Rating

Terrain

A long but good approach track leads to Bendronaig Lodge - this has been widened and smoothed for hydro works and could be done by mountain bike, though the first ascent is long and steep. Beyond there is a stalkers path to Loch Calavie and along the ridge between the peaks, but the rest of the route is very rough and pathless. A serious expedition, far from help, requiring experience of wild country.

Deer Stalking information

Attadale Estate. Occasional stalking from late Aug, then six days per week from mid Sept-20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The traverse of Beinn Tharsuinn, Bidein and Lurg Mhor (following the ridge between summits and avoiding cutting down through Coire Seasgach), is always OK. Recommended routes to Bidean and Lurg Mhor from the west are shown on a map at the walkers’ car park at Attadale (NG925387) and at www.attadale.com. If further information is needed, please phone 07711 029687 after 7pm.