NEW ROUTE CARD: Conival and Ben More Assynt - the standard way

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The highest massif in Assynt, and among the most northerly of Munros, these rugged hills offer enjoyable ridge walking in a remote setting, with the spacious feel so typical of the far north. Tucked away in the interior, they may be less attention-grabbing than the individual island-like peaks to the west, but turn out to be every bit as impressive up close. From the lush green limestone country at Inchnadamph (with an optional cave detour), to the shattered and spectacularly folded quartzite of the Moine Thrust, geology fans will have a field day here. The route described is the standard linear there-and-back common to all the Munro guides; it's a great walk, so no apologies for lack of originality! A more challenging circuit is possible, including Ben More Assynt's scrambly (but not difficult) south ridge; you might also tag on the harder SE Ridge of Conival. For a really big day make a full circuit of the head of Glen Oykel, including Breabag.

17.30 km, 1,152m ascent, 5:30 – 6:30 hours

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 Simon Caldwell 03 Mar 2022
In reply to Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com:

or for a slightly less big day, follow the stalkers path up Glen Oykel to Dubh Loch Mor (so missing out the Breabag side) before taking the magnificent SE ridge of Conival. Still a big day (20 miles ish) but a bike will help as far as the north edge of the woods past Ben More Lodge.

 Harry Jarvis 03 Mar 2022
In reply to Simon Caldwell:

> or for a slightly less big day, follow the stalkers path up Glen Oykel to Dubh Loch Mor (so missing out the Breabag side) before taking the magnificent SE ridge of Conival. Still a big day (20 miles ish) but a bike will help as far as the north edge of the woods past Ben More Lodge.

I was wondering about a bike approach up Gel Oykel. Thanks you for predicting my question and providing the answer!

In reply to Simon Caldwell:

Missing out Breabag? Standards are clearly slipping.

Thanks though, that sounds like a good suggestion if it's the ridges/Munros you're after (Breabag takes a lot of effort. Worth it, but effort.)

 ScraggyGoat 03 Mar 2022
In reply to Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com:

For those averse to a there and back itinerary consider the following; head N from Conival on your return from BMA, via a fine escarpment, pay your respects at ‘Aeroplane Flats’ c. NC 293 231 and pick up the stalkers track at Loch Nan Cuaran outfall which leads to Inchnandamph.


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