Bidein a' Chabair
Bidein a' Chabair - a remote Corbett peak west of Loch Arkaig
The remote and wild area to the west of Loch Arkaig is divided by the long ridge of Druim Coire nan Laogh, its rugged undulating crests standing above Loch Nevis and Loch Morar capped by the rocky knolls of Bidein a' Chabair and Sgurr na h-Aide.Bidein a' Chabair
Height | 867.5m |
Prominence | 553m |
Meaning | peak of the hawk (peak of the hat) |
Lists | Corbetts, 65 |
Location | North Morar, Knoydart and the Rough Bounds |
Grid Ref | NM889930 |
Lat/Lon | 56.98035, -5.47551 |
On the southern fringes of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart, Bidein a' Chabair, along with its neighbour Sgurr na h-Aide, form the highest part of the Druim Coire nan Laogh ridge which extends westwards from Glen Dessarry and ends standing above Loch Nevis and Loch Morar.
In such a remote setting and with no roads in the vicinity, the most well placed point to begin a journey to Bidein a' Chabair is from the end of the public road by the western end of Loch Arkaig. From there, forestry and estate roads travel through Glen Dessarry to reach the eastern foot of Druim Coire nan Laogh, thereafter a hike along a rugged and undulating crest gains the final scramble up to Bidein a' Chabair's summit.
With careful route choice, Bidein a' Chabair can also be approached from Gleann an Lochain Eanaiche to the south - useful if intending to bag Bidein a' Chabair along with its neighbouring Corbett, Carn Mor.
Routes up Bidein a' Chabair
Bidein a' Chabair from Glen Dessarry | |
A cycle on estate tracks through the forests of Glen Dessarry leads to an ascent on rugged terrain in a remote area and along an undulating ridge to reach its highest point, the rocky lump of Bidein a' Chabair. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1085m (3560ft) Distance : 28km (17m) Time : 4:45hr |