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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 easy slopes but with unbridged rivers to cross.
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Head to: Roy Bridge
From Roy Bridge (A86) travel E 11km to start of track through forest at Roughburn.
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Beinn a'Chaorainn seen from the track enroute to Creag Pitridh and Geal Charn 16/02/08
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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View from the summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn, looking west.
© Jim Scott
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Beinn Teallach from the western slopes of Beinn a` Chaorainn 1st Feb 2009
© Colin Fridge
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The gentle slopes of the west side of Beinn a`Chaorainn seen from the north ridge of Beinn Teallach.
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Written by
Graham Scott
on 09 Aug 2008:
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Did this route in reverse on 08/08/08. A dry, hot, sunny day. Beinn a' Chaorainn ascent straight forward - but watch out for very boggy ground in firebreak in forest. Ascended Beinn Teallach from stone shelter at bealach through Tom Mor crags. Great descent through short heather and the river crossing was simple in the dry. Fantastic views, especially to the south!
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Written by
Ian Munro
on 31 Jul 2005:
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We did the route in reverse, which I think led to slightly less of a slog up from the beallach between the hills. We were lucky enough to enjoy a hot clear day, with views as far west as the Cuillins on Skye. It had been dry for some time, so we were able to cross the Allt Chaorainn easily. 8 hours is about right, although we added one hour just sitting on top gazing at the views.
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Written by
John Walker
on 13 Dec 2004:
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Having done Chaorainn with a chap who's knees gave up, I came back with my 9yr old son on Dec.11th to only do Beinn Teallach. A very tedious bog trot really, but with excellent views to compensate. I strongly recommend the Roughburn path, not shown on the O.S., as either the ascent, descent or both, rather than the fire road. It is exquisitely pretty.
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Paul Richardson
on 10 Mar 2003:
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We did the route in reverse (anticlockwise) with snow from about 800m upwards. March 8th 2003. None of the slopes steep enough to require crampons or even axe, though we were happy to have them with us. Superb cornices all along the summit of Chaorainn, but it is a very broad place and they are easy to avoid in good visibility. The ridge up to Teallach from the col is pleasantly rocky and knolly - so though the hill hasn't the form of Chaorainn, the ascent is less of a long, uniform slog. Allt Chaorainn is flat and well braided in the lower glen, so no problems crossing unless after a storm.
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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,
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