Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich

Height	945m
Prominence	209m
Meaning	pinnacle of the corrie of the farrow cattle
Lists	Munros, 225
Location	Attadale and Monar, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar
Grid Ref	NH049413
Lat/Lon	57.41983, -5.25064

To the south of Achnashellach and Glen Carron, Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich, along with its higher neighbour Lurg Mhor, stand in a remote setting above the western end of Loch Monar. Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich is a mountain of contrasts - its southern face is a gentle grass-covered slope, its northern face is built of lines of crags and buttresses and its summit is a narrow crest standing above steep drops to Coire Seasgach.

The most straightforward approach to Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich begins on an estate track that heads eastwards from Attadale Gardens by the head of Loch Carron. With recent hydro works, this track is much improved along much of its length and reaches just beyond Bendronaig Lodge, where an older track travels further and gains the base of the mountain.

If intending to bag more than 'just' Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich and its higher neighbour Lurg Mhor, then a much longer route begins from Craig to the north, to reach the waters by Pollan Buidhe, from where a challenging day begins summiting several peaks.

Routes up Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich

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Attadale Forest
	Lurg Mhor, Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich and Beinn Dronaig stand above Loch Calavie in a remote area of Wester Ross. Fortunately, a fine hydro-track gives easy access by bike into this wilderness. Peaks : 2 Munros, 1 Corbett Ascent : 1730m (5680ft) Distance : 40km (25m) Time : 8:05hr

Monar's Big 9
	A superb route in a remote area around the western head of Loch Monar, bagging grand and rugged peaks. Ideal for hardy hill-runners or hikers who are used to backpacking, the route can also be split into four easier outings. Peaks : 6 Munros, 3 Corbetts Ascent : 4075m (13370ft) Distance : 43km (27m) Time : 15:40hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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