Canisp

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Summary

Canisp is a fine cone-shaped Corbett when seen from the west, and appears as a steep wall seen from the north. Its eastern slopes are much more open lower down and give the shortest ascent, the chief reward of which are the superb views of the surrounding Assynt peaks.

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Grade (key)

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Mostly pathless ascent across fairly featureless stony terrain.

Public Transport

None to start.

Start

Parking area (marked P) just north of Loch Awe on A837. Open in Google Maps.

Hillwalking in Winter

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