Ben Klibreck

Getting there

• The starting point of the main route is by a bridge over the River Vagastie, 7km south of Altnaharra and 5km north of Crask Inn on the A836. There is parking for 3 or 4 cars by the roadside at the starting point, or where the road crosses the River Vagastie, 1.5km south of the starting point.

Ben Klibreck - Meall nan Con

• From the roadside, a short section of path leads to the wooden bridge crossing the River Vagastie. Cross this, then follow a wet and worn path over grass and bog to meet up with the burn that flows from Loch Bad an Loch. There's a small waterfall to view on the way .
• The path crosses to the northern side of the burn, goes through a gate, then continues for another 500m to cross the burn again at a point where the burn turns sharply . Now ever fainter, the path heads east and gradually gains height over the next 1km.
• As it approaches Ben Klibreck's steep slopes, just to the south of Loch nan Uan , the path disappears completely.
• Head directly uphill over the heather-clad ground, aiming for an obvious green grassy split dividing the heather. This is a trudge, but persist, this is the hardest part of the hike ! Continue uphill to meet up with an obvious boot-worn path that contours around Creag an Lochain.
• Follow this path northwards to the grassy bealach between Creag an Lochain and Meall nan Con.
• The path becomes fainter as it heads north then turns east to attain the rocks at the foot of the last pull up to Meall nan Con. The scree, boulders and grass are quickly ascended via the path that twists a route uphill.
• The now demolished trig point sits on the summit and expansive views can be enjoyed on clear days.

Return

• Return by the same route.
• Navigating down from Meall nan Con can be testing in mist. On descent from the summit, the path can be lost and it is easy to be pulled in the wrong direction. Coming down too early from the path that contours around Creag an Lochain can lead to arriving at wet loose ground above some short cliff sections.
• To avoid these problems, make a note of the route up as you ascend, particularly timings on the contouring path and bearings on the ascent of Meall nan Con.

• Munros in Assynt and the Far North, 22-23 September 2018
• Far North Munro Bagging, Aug'12

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