Heading for the Scottish hills - Stalking tables for the Northern Highlands - Area 2

The Five Sisters of Kintail: Sgurr Fhuaran, Sgurr na Carnach and Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe

National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues.²

Saileag, Sgurr a’Bhealaich Dhearg, Aonach Meadhoin and Ciste Dhubh

Saileag, land to north of Sgurr a’Bhealaich Dhearg-Aonach Meadhoin-Ciste Dhubh ridge and land to north of Ciste Dhubh summit managed by National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. ² 

Land to south and east of Sgurr a’Bhealaich Dhearg-Aonach Meadhoin-Ciste Dhubh ridge: Corrielair Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The route to and from the ridge via NH038118, Meall a’Charra and Pt 806m – rather than directly from/to the Cluanie Inn - is always OK. The ascent/descent to/from Ciste Dhubh on the north-east (Coire an Athair) side is on NTS land and is also always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 07775 818207.

Am Bathach

Corrielair Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 07775 818207.

Mullach Fraoch-choire and A’Chraileag

Land west of ridge and south of Stob Coire na Craileig (Pt 1008m): Corrielair Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The most direct route straight up A’Chraileag from the A87, and descent by the same route is always OK.  If further information is needed, please phone 07775 818207.

Mullach Fraoch-choire and land east of ridge managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Sail Chaorainn, Sgurr nan Conbhairean and Carn Ghluasaid

Land to north-west of Bealach Choire a’Chait-Sgurr nan Conbhairean-Sail Chaorainn ridge managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Land south of Bealach Choire a’Chait-Sgurr nan Conbhairean-Carn Ghluasaid ridge: Corrielair Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The route to the ridge from Lundie via the south ridge of Carn Ghluasaid, and descent by the same route, is always OK.  If further information is needed, please phone 07775 818207.

Carn a’Choire Ghairbh and Aonach Shasuinn

Land west and north of Tigh Mor na Seilge- Carn a’Choire Ghairbh-Carn Glas Iochdarach ridge managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Sgurr an Airgid

Inverinate Estate. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01599 530055.

Beinn Fhada

National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

A’Ghlas-bheinn

Inverinate Estate. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01599 530055.

Sgurr Gaorsaic, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan, An Socach (Glen Affric) and Mullach na Dheiragain

Land to north of Sgurr Gaorsaic-Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan-An Socach ridge: Inverinate Estate. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01599 530055.

Land to south of Sgurr Gaorsaic-Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan-An Socach ridge managed by National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Mam Sodhail, Carn Eige and Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Glen Cannich)

Beinn Fhionnlaidh and land to north-west of Carn Eige-Mam Sodhail-Bealach Coire Ghaidheil ridge: Inverinate Estate. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01599 530055.

Tom a’Choinich and Toll Creagach

Land south of Tom a’Choinich-Toll Creagach ridge and east of Tom a’Choinich-Creag na h-Inghinn ridge (including approach via lower Gleann nam Fiadh) managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Sguman Coinntich, Faochaig and Aonach Buidhe

Inverinate Estate. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01599 530055.

An Socach, An Riabhachan, Sgurr na Lapaich and Carn nan Gobhar (Glen Cannich)

South-west slopes of An Socach including Coire na Breabaig, Coire Lungard and Meall a’Chaisg: Inverinate Estate. Stalking between late Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01599 530055.

Land south of main An Socach-An Riabhachan-Sgurr na Lapaich-Carn nan Gobhar ridge (and east of Meall a’Chaisg): East Benula and Glencannich Estates. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges, avoiding cutting down through Coire Socrach, is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01456 415339.

Sgorr na Diollaid

South of main west-east ridge: Glencannich Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01456 415339.

Beinn Dronaig

Attadale Estate. Occasional stalking from late Aug, then six days per week from mid Sept-20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Recommended routes are shown on the map at the Attadale Estate walkers’ car park found at the estate entrance off the A890 (or visit Attadale Estate for the same information). If further information is needed, please phone 07711 029687 after 7pm.

Beinn Tharsuinn, Bidean a’Choire Sheasgaich and Lurg Mhor

North of Abhainn Bhearnais and East of Bealach Bhearnais: Achnashellach Estate. Stag stalking between mid Sept to 20 Oct, with no stalking on Sundays. Hind stalking between 21st Oct and 15 Feb with no stalking at weekends. The main path from Craig to the Bealach Bhearnais (via the Allt a’Chonais) is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01520 722703 after 7pm.

South of Abhainn Bhearnais and west of Bealach Bhearnais: Attadale Estate. Occasional stalking from late Aug, then six days per week from mid Sept-20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The traverse of Beinn Tharsuinn, Bidein and Lurg Mhor (following the ridge between summits and avoiding cutting down through Coire Seasgach), is always OK. Recommended routes to Bidean and Lurg Mhor from the west are shown on a map at the walkers’ car park at Attadale (NG925387) and at Attadale Estate. If further information is needed, please phone 07711 029687 after 7pm.

Sgurr na Feartaig

Achnashellach Estate. Stag stalking between mid Sept to 20 Oct, with no stalking on Sundays. Hind stalking between 21st Oct and 15 Feb with no stalking at weekends. There are stalking parties on Sgurr na Feartaig most days. If further information is needed, please phone 01520 722703 after 7pm.

Sgurr Choinnich and Sgurr a’Chaorachain (Loch Monar)

Land to north of main ridge: Achnashellach Estate. Stag stalking between mid Sept to 20 Oct, with no stalking on Sundays. Hind stalking between 21st Oct and 15 Feb with no stalking at weekends. The main path from Craig to the Bealach Bhearnais (via the Allt a’Chonais), and the ridges, are always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01520 722703 after 7pm.

North-east corrie of Sgurr a’Chaorachain, including Sron na Frianich: Glencarron & Glenuaig Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

Maoile Lunndaidh and An Sidhean

North of Drochaid Mhuilich-Maoile Lunndaidh summit-Creag Dhubh Mhor-Creag Dhubh Bheag: Glencarron & Glenuaig Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

East of Creag Dhubh Bheag-An Sidhean summit-Druim Dubh: Strathconon Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

South of Drochaid Mhuilich-Maoile Lunndaidh summit-Creag Dhubh Mhor- Creag Dhubh Bheag-An Sidhean summit-Druim Dubh: East Monar Estate. Stalking between Sept and 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. If further information is needed, please email [email protected] (allowing two days for reply), or phone 07470 631898.

Sgurr Fhuar-thuill, Sgurr a’Choire Ghlais, Carn nan Gobhar and Sgurr na Ruaidhe (Strathfarrar)

North of ridge: Strathconon Estate. Stalking between 1^st Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

Braulen Estate. Stalking between 1^st August and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK. For information purposes there is are stalking maps at the parking areas. If further information is needed, please phone 01463 761204/761235.

Beinn a’Bha’ach Ard

Culligran Estate. Stalking between mid Sept and 20 Oct and Jan to 15 Feb. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. If further information is needed, please e-mail

[email protected] or phone 01463 761285 or 07917 166539.

Bac an Eich

Strathconon Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

Sgurr nan Ceannaichean and Moruisg

Northern slopes (extending as far east as Loch Cnoc na Mointeich) and entire south side of ridge east of Pollan Buidhe: Glencarron & Glenuaig Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

South-western slopes of Sgurr nan Ceannaichean: Achnashellach Estate. Stag stalking between mid Sept to 20 Oct, with no stalking on Sundays. Hind stalking between 21st Oct and 15 Feb with no stalking at weekends. The path from Craig (via the Allt a’Chonais), and the stalkers path up the south flank of this hill from Pollan Buidhe, are always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01520 722703 after 7pm.

Sgurr a’Mhuillin and Meallan nan Uan

Strathconon Estate. Stalking between Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access via the main paths and ridges is always OK.

Sgurr a’Chaorachain and Beinn Bhan (Applecross) ¹

Maol Chean-dearg and An Ruadh-stac

Land to south-west of An Ruadh-stac: Kinlochdamph Estate. Stalking between 1 July and 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays or between 20 Dec and 7 Jan. If approaching from the south-west, information boards can be found at the entrance to Kinlochdamph Lodge and at Glasnock. Keeping to the ridges and recognised paths is always ok. If further information is needed, please phone 07836 275607 or 07920 013723, or e-mail [email protected].

Beinn Damh ¹

Fuar Tholl, Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor

North of Beinn Liath Mhor ridge: Coulin Estate. Stalking between mid Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The route from the Ling Hut in Glen Torridon south to the summit of Beinn Liath Mhor is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760383 or e-mail [email protected].

Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine and Sgurr Dubh (Torridon)

Coulin Estate. Stalking between mid Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760383 or e-mail [email protected].

Liathach: Mullach an Rathain and Spidean a’Choire Leith

National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Beinn Alligin: Tom na Gruagaich and Sgurr Mhor

National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Beinn Dearg (Torridon)

Land south and west of ridge: National Trust for Scotland. No stalking issues. ²

Beinn Eighe: Ruadh-stac Mor, Spidean Coire nan Clach and Ruadh-stac Beag

Northern approach via Glen Grudie: Grudie & Talladale Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. No stalking issues when descending by Glen Grudie path late in the day (less than 2 hours before dusk). If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760259 or 07801 830552.

All other approaches, ridges and summits managed by Grudie & Talladale Estate, National Trust for Scotland and NatureScot. No stalking issues. ²

Baosbheinn ¹

Beinn an Eoin ¹

Beinn a’Chearchaill and Meall a’Ghiubhais

West of Druim Grudaidh: Grudie & Talladale Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. No stalking issues when descending by Glen Grudie path late in the day (less than 2 hours before dusk). If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760259 or 07801 830552.

East of Druim Grudaidh: NatureScot. No stalking issues.²

Fionn Bheinn

Lochrosque Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The route to the summit from Achnasheen via the Allt Achadh na Sine and Creagan nan Laogh is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 07834 692209 or 07786 426775.

Slioch, Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr

Letterewe Estate. Stalking between last week in Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. The normal route up Slioch from Kinlochewe is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760207 or e-mail [email protected]

A’Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor (Letterewe)

Upper eastern slopes, both summits and all land to west: Letterewe Estate. Stalking between last week in Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760207 or e-mail [email protected].

Beinn Tarsuinn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Sgurr Ban and Beinn a’Chlaidheimh

Land to east of Mullach CMF-Beinn a’Chlaidheimh ridge and low ground in Strath na Sealga (north of river): Gruinard Estate. Stalking from early Sept to 20 Oct and early Nov to 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. Daily “stalking in progress” signs placed at popular access points with specific information for that day detailed on the sign. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 731240.

Beinn a’Chaisgein Mor

All land west of Creag na Sgoinne, Creag-mheall Mor and Cadhachan Riabhach, including summit of Beinn a’Chaisgein Mor: Letterewe Estate. Stalking between last week in Aug and 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760207 or e-mail [email protected].

Beinn Dearg Mor and Beinn Dearg Bheag ¹

Creag Rainich

Land to west and north of Creag Ruigh a’Bhraghad-Creag Rainich-Drochaid nan Uan: Gruinard Estate. Stalking between early Sept to 20 Oct and early Nov to 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. Daily “stalking in progress” signs placed at popular access points with specific information for that day detailed on the sign. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 731240.

The Fannaichs (west): Sgurr Breac and A’Chailleach

South of main ridge: Lochrosque Estate. Stalking between mid-Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. The circuit of both tops from the south (via An Sguman and the Allt Leac a’Bheallaich), approaching by the vehicle track on the south side of Loch Fannich, is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 07834 692209 or 07786 426775.

The Fannaichs (central and east): Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Meall a’Chrasgaidh, Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich, Sgurr Mor, Meall Gorm and An Coileachan

South of main ridge (An Coileachan-Sgurr Mor-Sgurr nan Clach Geala-bealach at NH175706): Fannich Estate. Stalking between early Sept and 20 Oct. No stalking on Sundays. Access to and from the main ridge by the south ridge of Meall Gorm (over Creag a’Choire Riabhaich) or the south-east ridge of An Coileachan (via Pt 797m) is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01997 414318.

Beinn Liath Mhor a’Ghiubhais Li ¹

An Teallach: Sgurr Fiona and Bidean a’Ghlas Thuill

South-west of Sail Liath-Sgurr Fiona-Sgurr Ruadh ridge: Gruinard Estate. Stalking between early Sept to 20 Oct and early Nov to 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. Daily “stalking in progress” signs placed at popular access points with specific information for that day detailed on the sign. Access to An Teallach and Shenavall bothy by the main paths is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 731240.

North/North-west flank including Coire Mor an Teallach, Dundonnell Estate). Main access paths from North and North-west approach always ok; stalking from late August to 20^th October. If further information is needed, please phone 01854 633335.

Sail Mhor (Dundonnell)

Dundonnell Estate. Stalking between late August and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01854 633335.

Beinn Ghobhlach (Little Loch Broom)

Dundonnell Estate. Stalking between late August and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 01854 633335.

Ben Wyvis and Little Wyvis

Land west of summit ridge of Ben Wyvis (including approach from Garbat) and southeast of An Cabar (including Pt 817m, but excluding land to the south of the Allt a’Bhealaich Mhoir) managed by Forestry and Land Scotland and NatureScot. No stalking issues. ²

Beinn Enaiglair

Braemore Estate. Stalking between early July and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please e-mail [email protected]

Beinn Dearg, Meall nan Ceapraichean and Eididh nan Clach Geala

Land to south-west of Diollaid a’Mhill Bhric-Beinn Dearg summit-Loch a’Choire Ghranda and Leac an Tuadh: Braemore Estate. Stalking between early July and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please e-mail [email protected].

Land to north of Diollaid a’Mhill Bhric-Beinn Dearg summit-Loch Tuath, including Gleann na Sguaib approach: Inverlael Estate. Stalking between mid-August and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. The approach path from Inverlael to Coire an Lochain Sgeirich is always OK.

Cona’ Mheall (Ross-shire), Am Faochagach and Beinn a’Chaisteil

Strathvaich Estate. Stalking between early July and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. The approach track from Black Bridge to Beinn a’Chaisteal along Loch Vaich is always OK. If further information is needed, please visit Strathvaich Estate

Carn Chuinneag

Land to the south of Carn Chuinneag: Kildermorie Estate. Stalking between 1st July and 15th February. Stalking likely to occur over whole estate, during both stag and hind seasons. No stalking on Sundays. For further information please visit Kildermorie Estate or phone 07948 309142.

Land to the north of Carn Chuinneag: Glencalvie Estate. Stalking between early July and 20th October. No stalking on Sundays.  If further information is needed please phone 01863 755383.

The track from Glen Calvie to Strath Rusdale is always OK.

Seana Bhraigh

Land south-west of Gleann a’Chadha Dheirg and Loch a’Chadha Dheirg, including approach from Inverlael: Inverlael Estate. Stalking between mid-August and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. The approach path from Inverlael to Coire an Lochain Sgeirich is always OK.

Land north of Gleann a’Chadha Dheirg-Pt 906m-Creag an Duine-Pt 794m, including summit and northern (Strath Mulzie) approach: Corriemulzie Estate. Stalking between 1^st August and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please visit Corriemulzie Estate  or e-mail [email protected]

Land south-east of Loch a’Chadha Dheirg-Pt 906m-Creag an Duine-Pt 794m: Alladale Wilderness Reserve. Stalking between early July and 20th October. No stalking on Sundays. The approach path from Black Bridge along Loch Vaich to Deanich Lodge, and westward to Gleann Beag, is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01863 755338.

Loch Daimh and Glen Douchary area: East Rhiddoroch Estate. Stalking between 20th September and 15th February. No stalking on Saturdays and Sundays in September and October and no stalking on Sundays rest of the year. The track from Ullapool is always ok. If further information is needed, please email [email protected] or phone 01854 612265.

Approach from north-west (Leckmelm). First 2km from the A835 including the Leckmelm Bridleway to Strath Nimhe: Leckmelm Estate. Occasional stalking between 1 July and 15 Feb. No stalking on Sundays. Please ensure that gates where livestock are present are left shut. If further information is needed, please phone 01854 612471.

Carn Ban

Land south-east of rim of Coire Mor, Pt 779m and Meall nam Madadh, including summit, and extending south to Gleann Beag: Alladale Wilderness Reserve. Stalking between early July and 20th October. No stalking on Sundays. The approach path from Black Bridge along Loch Vaich to Deanich Lodge, and westward to Gleann Beag, is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 01863 755338.

Land north-west of rim of Coire Mor, Pt 779m and Meall nam Madadh, including Coire Mor and Strath Mulzie approach: Corriemulzie Estate. Stalking between 1^st August and 20^th October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please visit Corriemulzie Estate  or e-mail [email protected].

Ben Mor Coigach

Scottish Wildlife Trust (except for land to east and south-east including Beinn Tarsuinn and approach from Blughasary), stalking between 1st July and 15th Feb, but particularly concentrated on mid-Sept to mid-Oct. No stalking on Sundays.

Stac Pollaidh¹

Cul Mor and Cul Beag

Drumrunie Estate. No stalking issues. ²

Suilven and Canisp

Glencanisp Estate. No stalking issues. ²

Breabag ¹

Ben More Assynt and Conival ¹

Glas Bheinn (Assynt) ¹

Quinag: Spidean Coinich, Sail Gharbh and Sail Gorm

John Muir Trust. No stalking issues. ²

Beinn Leoid

Reay Forest Estate: Stalking between early July and 20 October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 07739 626445 or email: [email protected].

Ben Stack

Reay Forest Estate: Stalking between early July and 20 October. No stalking on Sundays. Access by the path from NC 265438 (on the A838 near Lochstack Lodge) is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 07739 626445 or email: [email protected].

Ben Klibreck

Land south of Cnoc Sgriodain-Carn an Fheidh ridge managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. No stalking issues.²

Ben Hee ¹

Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhughaill

Reay Forest Estate: Stalking between early July and 20 October. No stalking on Sundays. If further information is needed, please phone 07739 626445 or email: [email protected].

Arkle, Foinaven and Meall Horn

Reay Forest Estate: Stalking between early July and 20 October. No stalking on Sundays. If approaching via the Airdachuilinn road to Lone, please leave vehicles in the car park by the white mail box approximately 400m north of Achfary on the A838 (NC298402). Access to Arkle or Foinaven by this route is always OK. If further information is needed, please phone 07739 626445 or email: [email protected].

Cranstackie and Beinn  Spionnaidh ¹

Ben Hope ¹

Ben Loyal ¹