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Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh

Cranstackie and Beinn Spionnaidh
Cranstackie [NC352557, 801]
Beinn Spionnaidh [NC362573, 773]
OS map : 15
start : Carbreck
gridref : NC333593
summary : Carbreck - Cranstackie - Beinn Spionnaidh - Carbreck
distance : 10.5km.
ascent : 1020m.
time taken : 5hr. 10min.

Cranstackie

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These two hills are in the Far North of Scotland, not far from Durness. Access is from the A838 at Carbreck.

Park at the side of the road near to the uphill track..

Follow the track to the building at Rhigolter. From here there is a distinct lack of a path. The route is heading to the col between the two hills. Walk south to reach a stream and then follow the stream as it falls steply down the hillside. towards the col, which is protected by a rocky outcrop. Follow the obvious gap in the rocks to the col. The summit of Cranstackie is an easy walk south down the ridge. (4.5kms. 800m. 3hrs. 0min.)

Return to the col via the uphill royte but this time follow the route to the summit of Beinn Spionnaidh. (2.0kms. 220m. 1hrs. 10min.)

The descent is by the uphill route, so return to the col easily along the ridge. Cut down the slopes of Cranstackie with the first step carefully through the rocky outcrops, then down the grassy slopes to reach Rhigolter and then back to the roadon the track. (4kms. 0m. 1hrs. 10min.)