Bac an Eich
Corbett peak at head of Strathconon
Tucked away at the head of Strathconon, Bac an Eich is a lonely Corbett peak encircled by glens and rivers.Bac an Eich
Height | 849m |
Prominence | 335m |
Meaning | bank of the horse |
Lists | Corbett, 91 |
Location | Strathconon, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
Grid Ref | NH222489 |
Lat/Lon | 57.49575, -4.96827 |
Overlooking Loch Beannacharain and its surrounding forests at the head of Strathconon, Bac an Eich is a rather complex grass-covered Corbett hill.
The only practical approach up this hill is from the head of Strathconon from where old stalkers paths strike up the lower slopes.
Routes up Bac an Eich
Bac an Eich and An Sithean | |
Bac an Eich and An Sithean are grass covered Corbetts tucked away in a remote area between Loch Monar and Strathconon. Old stalkers paths help access, though higher up, navigation can be challenging on the pathless wide summit plateaux. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1200m (3940ft) Distance : 31km (19m) Time : 9:45hr |