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Walks

The Five Sisters/Ciste Dhubh - 1st/2nd September 2012

DAY ONE: The Five Sisters

Grade A: 6 miles; 6-8 hours.  

Meet/Time: Meet at Tesco Kingsway CP at 7.00am or at Glenshiel Bridge at 10.00am Map Ref. NG:33/994133.

Description: From bridge, climb steep & narrowing slopes of Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (1027m). Heading west, ascend summits of Sgurr na Carnach (1002m), Sgurr Fhuaran (1067m), Sgurr nan Saighead (929m) & Sgurr an t-Searraich (576m). Descend to Sheil Bridge, taking car back to start point.

DAY TWO: Ciste Dhubh

Grade A: 8 miles; 5-7 hours.  

Meet/Time: Meet at Tesco Kingsway CP at 7.00am or at Cluanie Inn at 10.00am Map Ref. NH:33/077118.

Description: From Cluanie follow Allt a'Chaorainn Bhigg to Bealach a'Choinich, climb steepening slopes to summit Ciste Dhubh (979m). Return via same route.

Leader: Richard Graham 07792 718674