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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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Moderate climb on grass leading to rocky slopes, This route avoids the worst of the crags, but there is some scrambling on Beinn Fhionnlaidh.
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Head to: Kings House Hotel
From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 1.5km to junction (NN246550) then S on minor road to Glen Etive, stopping at Invercharnan.
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Looking towards Ben Nevis from the summit cairn.
© Donny McKie
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh from Beinn Sgulaird. March 18th 2008
© Alex Bryce
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Ben Cruachan and Trilleachan slabs over the Beinn Fhionnlaidh lochans.
© Jonathan Small
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Ulaidh from the Bidean/Sgreamhach ridge 18/4/08
© Norrie Shand
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Written by
Jonathan Small
on 17 May 2011:
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Tried to do this, starting in Glen Creran and being met in Glencoe, but the descent and re-ascent to Sgurr na h'Ulaidh proved too much for me that day. Strongly recommend the western approach to Fhionnlaidh though, much the better walk and views. Well worth the extra distance on road and foot.
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 May 2006:
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Hard work in April up wet snow but Invercharnan is by far the best start. Once you've used the forrestry track turn due West and over one poorly and one well maintained corrugated bridges. Then follow the obvious path up the North side of the stream. At the bealach veer NNE and then the ridge West but keep an eye on the coire edge. Return the same way. Enjoyable day which took 4.5hrs.
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Written by
Alex Barr
on 13 Jun 2005:
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(June 2005) The worst midgie-cloud I've ever encountered at layby near Invercharnan Bridge. Then spent 30 minutes looking for start of forestry track. (Go through gate at front of Invercharnan, then between house and farm building) - Straightforward after that. Superb views all round after varied and interesting ascent.
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Written by
Steve Smart
on 09 May 2005:
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We did this route on May 7th 2005 and also included the corbett Beinn Maol Chaluim. Masses of ascent but well worth it.
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Written by
Anthony Angus
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A long hard slog is needed after leaving the path, to reach the ridge. We encountered very steep hard snowpacked slopes before reaching the top. On the descent beware of crags to the right (N) and if in doubt its better to overshoot the end of the ridge a little rather that turning North onto convex slopes which drop unexpectedly.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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