Meall nan Con, Ben Klibreck
Ben Klibreck sprawls above forestry and moorland north of Lairg in Sutherland. Its Munro summit, Meall nan Con, rises above wide crests and corries.
Meall nan Con, Ben Klibreck
| Height | 962.1m |
| Prominence | 819m |
| Meaning | mountain of the speckled cliff (hill of the dog) |
| Lists | Munros, 194 |
| Location | Strath Vagastie to Strath Ullie, Loch Shin to the Pentland Firth |
| Grid Ref | NC585299 |
| Lat/Lon | 58.23505, -4.41116 |
Ben Klibreck's summit Meall nan Con sits high above wide ridges in Sutherland. Hillsides are heather-covered, turning a delightful shade of pink-purple in summer. The views from Meall nan Con are vast, over the Flow Country to the north-east and to the peaks of Assynt and Reay Forest to the west.
Soggy paths through wet, tussocky grass access the hill from various points. Higher up, terrain is pleasant with a fine path to follow on the wide crests. Best to climb this mountain on a clear day as aiming up on wet or misty days and the hike to Ben Klibreck's summit is a bit of a tedious trudge !
Routes up Ben Klibreck
Ben Klibreck from Strath Vagastie | |
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Ben Klibreck is a vast rolling mountain in the far north. This hillwalking route from Strath Vagastie takes most direct ascent to its summit Meall nan Con. Peaks : 1 Munro
Ascent : 825m (2710ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5hr |
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