The flanks of this ridge are steeper close to the summit, as are those of the neighbouring shorter ridge to the E. To the W lies Meall a' Chaorainn whose easy upper slopes lead to difficult steeper slopes lower down. However, bearing N as you approach Creagan Doire Dhonaich, takes you into Coire Dubhaig where easy slopes return to the A9 road by Balsporran Cottages.

To the N and E are the gentle undulations of the high plateau. The normal approach is across the plateau from the N where a track ascends to the plateau by a disused quarry.

The N ridge which terminates in the crags of Sron na Goibhre overlooking Loch a' Bhraoin, provides a possible ascent route on its E face to the N end of Loch Toll an Lochain.

The SSW ridge which curves SSE to An Sguman does not lead to an access route. The E ridge connects to Tomain Coinich which is connected to Sgurr Breac.

Tomain Coinich has a single N ridge the Druim Reidh which offers the best ascent route from the access path at the E end of Loch a' Bhraoin.

To the W of the two SW tops are steep and craggy slopes and to there are crags to be avoided E of the summit. However, the SE slopes give easy access down to the track by the Allt a Chaorainn (the normal ascent route) and the N slopes are gentle down to the narrow glen of the Allt Cuil na Caillich on the other side of which is Carn Sgulain.

The main bulk of A' Chralaig is orientated NNW to SSE with the broad grass slopes of its S and E ridges being visible from Loch Cluanie. In fact the mountain has a narrow summit ridge curving E to Bealach Choire a' Chait (which connects to Sgurr nan Conbhairean) and winding NNW to Stob Coire na Cralaig (which connects to Mullach Fraoch-choire).

From S of the summit, a long ridge runs NE to A' Chioch (947m). The normal ascent routes are via the S ridge from Loch Cluanie or on the main ridge from either of its neighbours.

There are two other ridges, both craggy. The N rocky ridge leads to Meall Dubh overlooking Bealach na Sroine and the equally rocky SSE ridge to Bealach an Sgairne where it links to Beinn Fhada. The rocky slopes from Bealach na Sgairne offer an alternative ascent route.

All other slopes are steep and craggy but there are two main ascent routes. First a stalkers path leads from Fuar Loch Mor to the 750m col . Second, a route can be found from Fuar Loch Beag through the crags and along the crest of the NW ridge to the summit.

The S slopes into Coire Dhomhain are steep and should be avoided whereas the slopes NW from the summit ridge offer an easier ascent from the stalkers path in the bealach at the head of Coire Fhar. This beallach connects to Geal Charn.

The Cuillin are composed of gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet, but this is a serious climb.

Ascent starts in Coire a' Bhasteir N of Sgurr nan Gillean on a path marked by cairns up a rocky slope to the base of the pinnacled ridge. From here the route bears W above scree but below the pinnacled ridge becoming steeper as it ascends towards the N face of the summit and on to Bealach a' Bhasteir. Scramble up E ridge to summit but note you may require use of a safety rope.

The summit of Am Bodach lies close to the ridge walk that connects Stob Coire a Chairn (NE ridge) to Sgorr an Iubhair (WNW ridge). A third ridge SSE leads down to Sgorr an Fhuarain whose steep slopes overlook Kinlochleven.

The triangular summit has steep slopes, the E slopes being craggy, and the W and N slopes being boulder and scree.

This mountain is surrounded by paths and the normal access is an easy scramble from the path on its N slopes.

The ridge is broad with easy inclines and the summit is a low indistinct dome with two cairns. The slopes flanking the ridge are moderate to steep in places, particularly into Coire Lair to the W.

There are rocky outcrops E of the summit and crags above Coire Lair, but these are easy to avoid. Beware crossing the Abainn a' Gharbhrain, it is a substantial water and unbridged.