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
2223 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
9.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
28.65 km
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Notes
A long hard day on a difficult route with scramblling on Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich.
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: Achnashellach
From Achnashellach (A890) drive 4km to road junction 1km ENE of Craig.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 2,223 metres. Allow 9.5 hours to complete this 28.65 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 1km E of Craig on A890 road
NH04704946
Distance
Altitude 100 m
1
Follow track SE through forest
NH07124858
Distance 2.84 km
Altitude 286 m
2
Follow track SSE by Allt a' Chonais to start of path
NH07444685
Distance 1.86 km
Altitude 280 m
3
Continue SE on path
NH07594608
Distance 0.99 km
Altitude 390 m
4
Follow path towards Bealach Bhearnais
NH06264518
Distance 1.69 km
Altitude 540 m
5
Continue SW to Bealach Bhearnais
NH05984491
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 595 m
6
Ascend SSW to the north top (817m)
NH05354386
Distance 1.24 km
Altitude 817 m
7
Continue SSE to summit of Beinn Tharsuinn
NH05534334
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 863 m
8
Descend SW to lochan
NH05394307
Distance 0.30 km
Altitude 752 m
9
Continue WSW to reach col (695m)
NH04914291
Distance 0.52 km
Altitude 695 m
10
Descend SSW to summit of Bealach an Sgoltaidh
NH04684235
Distance 0.63 km
Altitude 540 m
11
Scramble S through crags
NH04964165
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 835 m
12
Continue S to summit of Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich
NH04924127
Distance 0.41 km
Altitude 915 m
13
Descend SE to col (740m)
NH05424067
Distance 0.84 km
Altitude 740 m
14
Ascend ESE to summit of Lurg Mhor
NH06474047
Distance 1.10 km
Altitude 986 m
15
Return to 740m col
NH05424067
Distance 1.10 km
Altitude 740 m
16
Descend NE into Bealach an Sgoltaidh
NH06624160
Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 345 m
17
Continue NE around Beinn Tharsuinn
NH07484204
Distance 1.00 km
Altitude 246 m
18
Head NNW to Bealach Crudhain.
NH06184477
Distance 3.05 km
Altitude 630 m
19
At Bealach Bhearnais rejoin ascent route and follow the approach path back to the car park
NH04704946
Distance 7.78 km
Altitude 100 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 15 Jul 2007:
You would have to be MAD to return via the Corbett. Up the steep face of Sheasgaich follow the wall line.On the first terrace walk round 400 metres west,a far easier scree gully will allow ascent.I met a man called Martin who had a horrendous climbing accident in the Alps who seemed to enjoy the company. After Lurg Mhor carry east onto the top. Return to the bealach bewtween the 2 munros and aim for the large square boulder halfway down the valley and then up to Bealach Bhearnais this reduces ascent on a very long day. Great fast bike ride down the track home. Very hot 12hr day. Good route.
Written by
Peter Lang
on 11 Jun 2007:
Cycling in from Attadale, whole trip took 9hrs 15 mins. 2hrs cycle to bothy (superbly equipped facility) on good stony track including some pushing to mid point high pass,leave bike and 5 hr walk via Creag Dubh/Sail Riabhach onto B.a'C. Sheasgaich then Lurg Mhor (1hr between) return to bealach and descend SW to head of loch Calavie then bothy. 1hr 15mins return to car park, ensure brakes in order for steep descent!!
Written by
Marcus Ridgway
on 31 Jul 2002:
Do this route back to back, it is exciting, I did it in 10.5 hrs with numerous breaks to enjoy the wonderful views. Also continue over the Meall Mor ridge to gain a picture of Loch Monar.
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