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
975 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
4.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
14.57 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
Moderate route with some crags to be climbed although these can generally be by-passed if desired.
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: Roy Bridge
From Roy Bridge (A86), travel E 7.5km to junction with minor public road on the right. On this road travel S 6km to Fersit on the River Treig.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 975 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 14.57 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
Park near village of Fersit
NN35057819
Distance
Altitude 245 m
1
Head ESE on road until clear of village
NN35797795
Distance 0.81 km
Altitude 265 m
2
Leave road and cross moorland S to reach Sron Garbh-bheinne
NN35707540
Distance 3.73 km
Altitude 828 m
3
Ascend S to Stob Coire Sgriodain summit
NN35677435
Distance 1.17 km
Altitude 979 m
4
Head SSE to 958m Top
NN35907386
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 958 m
5
Continue SE to col (895m)
NN36677347
Distance 0.93 km
Altitude 895 m
6
Head E across broad col
NN37257353
Distance 0.59 km
Altitude 890 m
7
Ascend NE to summit of Chno Dearg
NN37737408
Distance 1.22 km
Altitude 1046 m
8
Descend N on gentle (boggy) slopes to reach path
NN36027784
Distance 4.52 km
Altitude 280 m
9
Descend WNW on path
NN35797795
Distance 0.25 km
Altitude 265 m
10
Descend WNW to Fersit
NN35057819
Distance 0.81 km
Altitude 245 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Johannes Freund
on 26 May 2002:
This route is easily accesible by public transport, if you don't mind walking on railtracks. From Tulloch Station - a beautiful hostel by the way - just follow the rail to Fersit. Be carefull! Walking on public roads to get back to the station adds a few miles, which is only recommendable if you've got enough energy left.
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