A'Chir Ridge Loop via Beinn a' Chliabhain

A'Chir Ridge Loop via Beinn a' Chliabhain is a combination of hiking and climbing route. If you are planning to come over, a car is unnecessary. Regular Caledonia Macbrayne ferries run from Ardrossan on the mainland to Brodick. The ascent begins from 6.5 km and continues on till 8.5. In winter this trail becomes a grade III route. This trail requires high mountaineering skills and should not be attempted without adequate experience and gear. The A'Chir Ridge Loop via Beinn a' Chliabhain is a 15.7 km looped trail that starts and ends in Brodick, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Medium. For information on how we grade trails, please click here. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.This trail can be completed in approx 6 hrs 19 mins. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here.Photo credits : Doug Lee Alan O'Dowd Ian Taylor sylvia duckworth