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CORVID-19 is still here and you are asked to be safe whilst out in the North West of Scotland. Current restrictions have been relaxed recently. Even so, please do not go out in the area if you are showing signs of Corvid-19. When out paddling or hillwalking make sure you give people space - 1m at least and preferable 2m. Remember that if it feels too crowded then you can walk away and try somewhere else; the environment will still be there tomorrow. Also remember the emergency services, the RNLI and the MRT. They will come out to rescue you but they should not have to put themselves into danger from this virus.

Take Care Out There.

Ben Klibreck

Ben Klibreck is an isolated munro in central Sutherland. Whilst isolated it is only 4k from the nearest reoad and this route goes from here. Ben Klibreck is a long, SW to NE ridge and walking the full length is a much longer walk. There are few paths here, non marked on the map. But the walker can find a way through this land. The route does involve a river crossing so make sure that this route if followed in dry conditions.

Park by the bridge over river. This allows for easy crossing of the river.

There are many routes up Ben Klibreck, all of which involve crossing some wet ground to the west of the hill; some also invlve crossing a river. From the suggested parking set of in east, in a straight line to reach Cnoc Sgriodain. The first part is over some wet and flater ground but the second part is steeper and less wet. Once on the ridge the walking gets better. The main ridge of Ben Klibreck is followed to Creah an Lochan, then down slightly to A'Chioch and finaly east up the final speet slopes of Ben Klibreck. A trig point marks the summit. (7.5kms. 800m. 3hrs. 50min.)

It is back the same way. Follow the ridge, first west then south to the bealach, and then climb Creag nana Lochan. From here make your way to Cnoc Sgriodain. From here descend the lower slopes onto the flat ground and then over the wet areas to the road. (7.5kms. 100m. 2hrs. 30min.)

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