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Uisgneabhal Mor

Uisgneabhal Mor
Start : Roadside Parking. Roadside parking at the head of Loch Mhiabhaig by the track.[NB101062 5m ]
Summary : roadside parking - Creag na Speireig - Uisgneabhal Mor - Uisgneabhal Beag - Glean Mhiabhaig - roadside parking.
distance : 9.0km.
ascent : 780m.
time : 4hr. 10min.

View of Uisgneabhal Mor.

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Uisgneabhal Mor is the furthest east of the three Fionas on the North Harris estate. This is a nice circular walk climbing the hill first over largely wild and pathless land. The climb is steep in places. However the walker is rewarded by good views one on the ridge. The descent is over Uisgneabhal Beag and then down to the valley floor. The route back to the road is via the track up the valley.

From the parking head for the ridge at Creag na Speireig. from here the ridge can he followed north to reach the summit of Uisgneabhal Mor. The ridge is pleasant walking with the summit being more rocky. The views along the ridge, especially south and behind the walker are spectacular. (3.5kms. 730m. 2hrs. 30min.)

To complete the circular walk descend the north west ridge to reach Uisgneabhal Beag at .523. From here drop down to the valley - Glean Mhiabhaig. It is best to continue to descend the ridge until the small lochan is reached and then descend to the valley, missing the rocks on the hillside. Aim for the track south of Loch Scourst. Follow the track south to get pack to the roadside parking. (5.5kms. 50m. 1hrs. 50min.)