Eididh nan Clach Geala
In Inverlael Forest south-east of Ullapool, the long ridge of Drium na Saobhaidhe runs above Gleann na Sguaib to its highest point, Eididh nan Clach Geala.
Eididh nan Clach Geala
| Height | 927m |
| Prominence | 166m |
| Meaning | web of the white stones |
| Lists | Munros (M257) |
| Location | Inverlael and Strathvaich, Loch Broom to Easter Ross |
| Grid Ref | NH258842 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.81345, -4.9347 |
Eididh nan Clach Geala sits above the moorlands of Inverlael Forest, an area dominated by mighty Beinn Dearg. It is a predominatly grass-covered hill with rocky terrain higher up and a bouldery summit crest split by a grassy bank.
A stalkers path runs through Gleann na Sguaib and up to Lochan a' Chnapaich, just below Eididh nan Clach Geala from where the Munro can be hiked along with the other peaks in the Beinn Dearg group.
Another stalkers path travels to Coire an Lochain Sgeirich to the north of Eididh nan Clach Geala, which gives the option of a detour to Seana Bhraigh before continuing onwards to Eididh nan Clach Geala and the other Munros in Inverlael Forest.
Routes up Eididh nan Clach Geala
Inverlael Munros | |
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Hillwalking route up Beinn Dearg and neighbouring Munros from Inverlael. Tracks and old paths lead into vast forests to this bouldery Munro dome. Peaks : 6 Munros, option of 1 Graham
Ascent : 2600m (8530ft) Distance : 35km (22m) Time : 13hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
