Ullapool: Hard, Ben More Assynt and Conival

The only Munros in Assynt, these two rocky mountains are connected by a fine ridge. Together they give a very rough but rewarding ascent combined with the amazing views characteristic of all the Assynt peaks.

TERRAIN
Good narrow path up the glen, then some boggy and eroded ground on the ascent to the ridge. Higher up the mountains are extremely rocky and largely scree-covered making for very rough going.

ROUTE

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/benmoreassynt.shtml

Starting at the public car park in Inchnadamph the route follows a farm track to Gleann Dubh where the climb starts up over rough ground to the bealach between Beinn an Fhurain and Conival. The route then follows a ridge up to the summit of Conival. To ascend Ben More Assynt the route follows a rough rocky and scree ridge with no technical difficulties. Return is by reverse of the route followed.

WALK STATS
Distance: 17.25km
Ascent: 1077m
Time: 9 hours 00 minutes

SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organiser.

The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

PACE
You must have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a moderate pace.

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with hillwalking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes, extra gloves and hat and food and water.

WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.

LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
Will be at the car park for approx 08:45.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.

RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
Do ensure you give adequate warning if you decide not to come on the walk.

GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)

Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.

If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.