This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1760 m
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.
Route Time
6.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
16.86 km
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Notes
Moderate climb on grass leading to rocky slopes, This route avoids the worst of the crags, but there is some scrambling on Beinn Fhionnlaidh.
Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.
We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.
Travel Information
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.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,760 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 16.86 km route.
In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.
The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.
Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.
Route Information
Waypoint Detail
Start at Invercharnan in Glen Etive
NN14384831
Distance
Altitude 40 m
1
Head SW on track through forest
NN13584766
Distance 1.09 km
Altitude 92 m
2
Continue NW on track through forest
NN12474813
Distance 1.26 km
Altitude 175 m
3
At path junction continue NW on track through forest
NN12144879
Distance 0.73 km
Altitude 245 m
4
Shortly after the path junction the forest ends
NN12014905
Distance 0.30 km
Altitude 260 m
5
Bear W to Meall nan Gobhar
NN10634924
Distance 1.47 km
Altitude 595 m
6
Ascend N to minor top 841m
NN10694978
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 841 m
7
Follow winding ridge W
NN10194984
Distance 0.52 km
Altitude 775 m
8
Continue W to summit of Beinn Fionnlaidh
NN09504977
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 959 m
9
Return E to 775m col
NN10194984
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 775 m
10
Follow ridge E back to 841m Top
NN10694978
Distance 0.52 km
Altitude 841 m
11
Descend E to 450m altitude
NN11254972
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 450 m
12
Bear N to cross Allt nan Gaoirean at bealach
NN11135063
Distance 0.58 km
Altitude 450 m
13
Ascend N to summit of Sgor na h-Ulaidh
NN11125180
Distance 1.18 km
Altitude 994 m
14
Descend SE to broad col (640m) leading to Meall a' Bhuirdh
NN11805124
Distance 0.90 km
Altitude 640 m
15
Descend S to return to path and road through forest
NN14384831
Distance 5.75 km
Altitude 40 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 May 2006:
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.
Written by
Alex Barr
on 13 Jun 2005:
(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.
Written by
Steve Smart
on 09 May 2005:
We did this route on May 7th 2005 and also included the corbett Beinn Maol Chaluim. Masses of ascent but well worth it.
Written by
Anthony Angus
on 17 Feb 2003:
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.
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,
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