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Slabs Descent, Torridon – Coire Lair Descent loop from Achnashellach

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Slabs Descent, Torridon – Coire Lair Descent loop from Achnashellach

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Slabs Descent, Torridon – Coire Lair Descent loop from Achnashellach

08:12

18.0km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

View of the Scottish Highlands

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2.22 km

Slabs Descent, Torridon

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The slabs give a lot of grip in most conditions. Special place for mountain biking

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3.13 km

View of the Valley in the Scottish Highlands

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4.85 km

Beinn Liath Mhor Far East Top

Peak

5.76 km

Beinn Liath Mhor East Top

Peak

6.87 km

Beinn Liath Mhòr

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I approached Beinn Liath Mhor (926m) along its fine east ridge. The cloud was coming and going intermittently and it all looked very dramatic. Unfortunately I was fully in the …

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8.23 km

Bealach Ban on the Cape Wrath Trail

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Waypoint between two high mountains.

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9.56 km

Sgorr Ruadh

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Sgorr Ruadh (962m) is a Munro mountain offering beautiful views of the surrounding hills. The summit is gained over quartzite scree.

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10.8 km

Bealach Between Coire Grannda and Coire Laire

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A tough push to a very high pass.

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13.1 km

Coire Lair Descent

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This descent has some loose and steep sections where an injury after a crash might have consequences. Don't let that put you off. The open vistas to the south and …

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

1.47 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

8.10 km

7.52 km

1.27 km

907 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

15°C

90 %

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Slabs Descent, Torridon – Coire Lair Descent loop from Achnashellach

View of the Scottish Highlands

Slabs Descent, Torridon

View of the Valley in the Scottish Highlands

Beinn Liath Mhòr

Bealach Ban on the Cape Wrath Trail

Sgorr Ruadh

Bealach Between Coire Grannda and Coire Laire

Coire Lair Descent

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