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Torridon And Kinlochewe

Ascent to the Horns of Alligin

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Torridon And Kinlochewe

Ascent to the Horns of Alligin

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Ascent to the Horns of Alligin

Recommended by 31 hikers out of 32

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Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Torridon And Kinlochewe, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Beinn Alligin loop — Torridon

10.7km

06:05

1,020m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Ascent to the Horns of Alligin loop from Inveralligin

9.49km

05:03

740m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Markus Nimtz

June 26, 2017

The steepest part of the round. It is definitely recommended to follow the given direction. Here are some passages that require a little bit of scrambling. Uphill no problem - downhill tough.

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September 1, 2022

If you start from the hiking car park, the route starts to the right of the bridge. We followed the round as Komot indicates it. The local hikers all went the other way around. This point here is the hardest in the whole round. There are a few spots where you have to push yourself up against the wall. But it's doable if you're not afraid of heights. The descent at the other end is then more like an endless staircase.

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Gregor Blank

June 5, 2023

Thanks for the hint/tip! Helped a lot to climb the steep passage up. With a backpack down it would not have been so pleasant!

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Ian Baines

August 12, 2024

This is the beginning of the ascent up the Horns of Alligin. From this point onwards there is serious scrambling with considerable exposure.

Clive G

July 19, 2025

I've climbed Beinn Alligin 4 times and as is mentioned above by To, the better way is clockwise, not anticlockwise as shown in the route planner. This gives a steady climb up to Tom na Gruagaich, but care is needed in mist as there is a sudden and very big drop at the summit. There follows a steady ridge walk to the main summit Sgurr Mor, then drop down to the beginning of the 'Horns' There is scrambling involved, but this is the finest part of the route. The drop down to the valley from the third horn is steep and requires care, but the way is obvious. Once back at valley floor level the walk out is pleasant amongst fine mountain scenery.

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Distance 927 m

Uphill 370 m

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Location: Torridon And Kinlochewe, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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